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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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ICOM IC-M33

Win an IC-M33, Icom's famous buoyant marine transceiver ! You will be redirected to the Icom website in order to enter.
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Latest News from ICOM

Icom IC-M71 - The People's Choice For Handheld VHF Radio

The world's largest marine electronics comparison website www.Navigate-us.com has announced the winner of the 'People's favourite handheld VHF radio' as Icom's IC-M71! All votes were cast online by members of the site.

IC-F61M Onboard Handheld Radio

Designed for the commercial maritime market place, the Icom F61M UHF handheld transceiver is the first purpose designed onboard UHF radio which satisfies all the legal requirements of the onboard UHF specification, ETS 300 720-1. Normal PMR radios are not compliant with this strict protocol.

Icom UK's Grand Giveaway!

Icom UK's "Free Fuel" promotion at this year's Southampton Boatshow, gave visitors to their stand a chance to win £1000 of fuel for their boat! The promotion ran for the full length of the Southampton Boatshow, and Icom UK were inundated with entries from the public.
 

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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