Herne Bay News (Kent, United Kingdom)

There is a bewildering choice of manufacturers and 2 way radio solutions in the market with loads of pitfalls that can potentially slip up a customer and put their project over budget. We have put together a simple guide to answer those questions.

Icom is pleased to announce new versions of its cost effective 2 way repeater series. The SRP Repeater Series now uses a combination of two of Icom’s latest mobile radios and can be used as VHF to VHF, UHF to UHF, or cross band repeater.

Iif you are looking for a simple yet dependable mobile radio fleet, look no further than the IC-F5012/F6012 series.

Icom UK are pleased to announce the launch of the IC-7410 Amateur base station.

Icom are pleased to give a preview of the forthcoming IC-M23 buoyant VHF Marine Handheld Transceiver on its stand (B19) at the London International Boatshow.

Icom UK are supporting an ambitious project in which two men will attempt to pedal all the way from the Canary Isles to Antigua…in a Pedalo.

Olly Rofix, a survivor of a rare form of Leukaemia will be attempting to sail around Britain single handed to raise awareness and funds for the Anthony Nolan Trust.

Icom has just joined the Ambassador Scheme, set up by the RNLI to promote RNLI membership and to enhance their links with the marine industry. Icom UK will be working to promote the RNLI’s membership on selected marine radio communication products.

Icom UK’s two Security Management System products, i-LOC and i-READ are now compatible with IDAS (Icom Digital Advanced System).

Icom UK have launched a new microsite dedicated to its digital two way radio system, IDAS (Icom Digital Advanced System). The new site has been designed to illustrate the many benefits that IDAS has to offer as well as showcase the product range.

RMS-Net is a new digital radio management system from Icom UK that provides organisations with efficient communication within the workforce and improved management of health and safety.

The MSØINT team are embarking on a DXpedition to activate the remote North Atlantic island group of the Flannans, 20 miles northwest of the Outer Hebrides. Icom UK have loaned 2 IC-7000 HF/50MHz/VHF/UHF mobile transceivers to the team.

Icom UK are pleased to announce details of a new series of low cost, entry level handportable radios. The series offers simple operation, high performance and strong commercial build at a very low cost.

Icom radios are built tough, and the new IC-T70E VHF/UHF dual band and IC-V80E VHF single band handportables are no exception offering military rugged construction, water resistance and superior protection.

Icom is pleased to announce the introduction of two, new exciting dualband D-STAR transceivers…the IC-E80D and ID-E880. Both these radios have been designed with ease of use in mind with large LCD displays and straightforward controls.

Icom UK are continuing their sponsorship of MSS Discovery Kawasaki, the official Supersport Team for Kawasaki Motors Europe throughout the 2010 season with a donation of IC-F15 handportable transceivers.

Everything is digital these days, or if not, is moving towards digital. And there are good reasons for Business radio customers to go with the flow.

As part of a site revamp, YBW.com, one of the UK’s leading marine community webportals has redeveloped Icom UK’s microsite to include new content, better functionality and a brighter, more contemporary design.

Two of Icom UK’s managers have successfully finished the Silverstone Half Marathon having reached their overall sponsorship target of £1000!

Icom has signed a one-year agreement with Powerboat P1 Management Ltd to become the racing series’ ‘Official Radio Communications Partner’ for 2010.

Icom continue to offer the very best in compact radio receiver design to the general public.

Since its introduction, AIS (Automatic Identification System) has been rapidly taken up as an essential safety aid, especially as shipping lanes have become busier.

Icom UK is re-launching its range of Security Radio systems for the commercial market place.

Icom is pleased to announce the release of the UC-FR5000 IDAS Network Controller and RC-FS10 remote communicator.

Icom is launching digital trunking capability for its digital private mobile radio system called IDAS. IDAS trunking will combine the channel allocation efficiency of trunking with the spectrum efficiency of 6.25 kHz channel spacing.

Icom Inc. have shown prototype samples of the Icom IC-9100 at the JARL Ham Fair 2009 held on August 22/23 2009 in Tokyo. The IC-9100 is a HF/50MHz, VHF/UHF base-station transceiver with optional D-Star capability and extra 1200MHz coverage.

The IC-F5022/F6022 includes new signalling and scanning functions that gives the user more flexibility by being compatible with existing radios. High-end features and ease of operation make this new radio series suitable for a variety of markets.

Radio communication specialist, Northwest Radio has devised an intelligent radio system to assist in the management of vessel traffic in the port of Liverpool. Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) are responsible for managing the VTS area.

Customers can now keep up to date with the latest news from Icom UK Ltd on the social networking sites Facebook and Twitter!

Are you sailing through inland waterways in Europe this year? If so, you may need an ATIS capable VHF radio with a valid ATIS code.