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Icom User Guide

About Icom

The name ICOM is synonymous the world over with the manufacture of award-winning marine radios for a wide range of vessels.
With over 40 years of experience in developing high quality marine communication equipment ICOM has a vast pool of expertise to help you with all of your marine VHF needs.

ICOM IC-M71Competition

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Latest News from ICOM

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Icom UK have teamed up with sucessful yachtsman and Kent architect Peter Jackson, whose Stimson 42 yacht "Assassin" was renamed the "Icom Assassin" earlier this year. As part of the sponsorship, Icom UK supplied Skipper/Helmsman Peter and part owner Gary Shaffer with an IC-M505 VHF/DSC marine transceiver, Icom HM-162 Waterproof Remote-control Microphone and two IC-M71 handheld marine transceivers for use on the vessel.

Deja Vu at the 2009 RYA Youth RIB Championship Final

It was a case of deja vu at the 2009 Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship Final when reigning champions Aaron Lowther, 16, and Steven Curtis, 12, both blasted their way to Championship victory once again at the PSP Southampton Boat Show today (Sunday 13th September).

West Midlands Powerboating Champs Rev up for National Final

Despite dealing with the difficult weather conditions of strong winds and choppy waters, it was 12 year old Hannah Stevens and 15 year old Henry Andrew who romped home to claim victory at the West Midlands regional final of the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship, held at Blithfield Sailing Club, Abbots Bromley over the weekend (5 September.)
 

What is HF?

What is HF?

HF/SSB radio plays an important part in maritime communications; it provides mariners with a viable and effective form of communication over long distances.

More information on HF/SSB ...

What is VHF?

What is VHF

Learn how VHF works, the basics behind the frequencies you see on your VHF and understand the differences in locations.

Learn how VHF works ...


Which type

Which type is suitable for you

A brief explanation of the options available for marine radio communications, including the pros and cons of various types of fixed and handheld VHF sets.

Which type of radio...?

DSC

DSC

Digital Selective Calling has become an integral part of marine VHF
Communication. Here is an overview of how it works, what is does and the issues that affect you.

Digital Selective Calling ...


Licensing

Licensing

You need a licence for a VHF on a boat and a different one for the operator. Here you can find our how to apply and which licenses are relevant for you.

VHF licence information ...

FAQ's

FAQs

Learn how VHF works, the basics behind the frequencies you see on your radio and what can make handheld batteries very inefficient and fixed sets close down.

VHF frequently asked questions ...


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