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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.

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Latest News from ICOM

Icom support Ramsgate Week

Icom will be providing radio communications to the Royal Temple Yacht Club (RTYC) in Ramsgate for their annual regatta. The Ramsgate Week regatta has been a feature of the town's calendar for 110 years and attracts sailors from all over the world.

Icoms goes green (and really really fast)

Icom UK are pleased to be supporting Earthrace, the fastest eco boat on the planet in the attempt to break the round world speed record.

A World First, VHF/DSC with integrated AIS Receiver

Icom UK is pleased to launch the world's first VHF/DSC's with integrated AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver.
 

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 effect 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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