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    ICOM's marine radio guide

    The name ICOM is synonymous the world over with the manufacture of some of the best 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 Introduces the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control

    Designed for marine professionals and enthusiasts alike, the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB are compact black box VHF radios that can be installed out of sight providing a clean and uncluttered appearance…

    Icom UK to sponsor the Topper Coastal Championships in Tankerton & Whitstable

    Whitstable Yacht Club and Tankerton Bay Sailing Club will together, in conjunction with the International Topper Class Association, be hosting this national coastal sailing event for youth sailors. The event will take place…

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    Video: Overview of the IC-M25 Buoyant Marine VHF Handheld Radio

    In the video, marketing manager Ian Lockyer goes through some of the main features that have made this stylish radio popular with leisure sailors, paddleboarders, kayakers, and many other water…

    Icom IC-M510 Marine VHF Radio Wins Prestigious iF Design Award 2022

    The iF International Forum Design GMmbH, based in Hanover, Germany, is a design organisation with the world’s longest history for design orientated awards. Every year they celebrate outstanding design and…

    Introducing the all new AIS Receive Version of our IC-M510 VHF/DSC Marine Radio

    The IC-M510 fixed-mount marine transceiver is suitable for both leisure or commercial vessels with its elegant yet rugged, waterproof icom build quality. Packed with great features, our new model now…

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    Introducing the Icom IC-M804 Class E MF/HF Marine SSB Transceiver

    The IC-M804 is packed with features to keep users safe, including an intuitive user interface, colour TFT LCD display, audio replay, GPS and more. The IC-M804 is currently the only…

    Introducing the IC-M510 VHF/DSC Marine Radio with Smartphone Control

    Up to three smartphones can act as remote controllers for the new IC-M510 via the radio’s WLAN. It is even possible to have an intercom function between your smartphone and…

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    Icom IC-M94DE: The world’s first handheld marine radio with a built-in AIS receiver

    The IC-M94DE is the first handheld marine radio that offers users receive information broadcast by other AIS-equipped vessels. The IC-M94DE provides vessel traffic information shown on the radios large clear…

    New Icom Standalone MA-510TR Class B AIS Transponder with Colour TFT Display

    This all in one standalone unit combines transponder and display in a smart, compact design featuring an attractive wide-angled colour display which is easy to read, even under direct sunlight.…

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    Introducing the all new Icom IC-M803 MF/HF/SSB Marine Radio

    Over many decades Icom have been manufacturing marine HF/SSB Introducing the all new Icom IC-M803 MF/HF/SSB Marine Radiotransceivers that have provided a sound communication platform for both commercial deep sea…


    News

    • Back by popular demand: Icom relaunches IC-M423G and IC-M400BB Fixed Marine VHF radios

    • Latest Icom knowledge base article: Top ten tips to improve your experience when using a marine VHF radio

    • Five-year warranty on Icom Marine VHF radios purchased in January 2020

    • New Icom marine products shown at METS Marine Trade Show

    • Introducing the BC-238 12V rapid multi-charger for the IC-M37E marine VHF radio

    • Icom’s IC-M37E buoyant marine radio: More power, more functionality

    • Icom IC-M37E to Launch at 2019 Southampton Boat Show

    • Icom Marine VHF found washed up on a beach… and still works!

    • Icom IC-SAT100 PTT Satellite Radio, Available Now!

    • Icom UK is the official radio communications supplier to Ramsgate Week 2019

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    What to consider when choosing a VHF Marine radio Radio is an important safety tool for all mariners who venture out on the water, whether offshore or on inland waterways. VHF marine radios are used for a variety of purposes including; contacting harbours & marinas, summoning rescue services or ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship communication... Read more...
    Choosing the Right Antenna for your Icom VHF Marine Radio Even the best marine radios in the world will not perform to their optimum if connected to the wrong antenna. Much like the tyres of a sports car are the only contact point with the ground, providing the necessary grip & traction when racing around a track, a radio's only contact point with the outside world is it's antenna... Read more...

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    Win Icom’s IC-M25EURO Floating Marine VHF!

    The IC-M25EURO floating marine VHF handheld radio features 5 watts of output power for extended communications range. This radio has a great simple design that is comfortable to hold, simple to operate and easy to read. A perfect marine VHF radio whatever your boating passion! Enter here.

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    If you have a question about any aspect of marine radios please get in touch with the experts at ICOM