Introduction Video to the Icom IC-7100 HF/VHF/UHF Amateur Radio Mobile Transceiver and ID-51A/E D-STAR Dualband Handheld September 27, 2012
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The IC-7100 HF/VHF/UHF Amateur Radio Mobile Transceiver (http://www.icomuk.co.uk/News_Article/3508/17675/) and ID-51A/E D-STAR handheld ( http://www.icomuk.co.uk/News_Article/3508/17674/) were recently shown at the Tokyo Hamfest to great public interest. We at Icom UK have been allowed to show them at the Newark Hamfest. Knowing that not everyone can get to the show, we decided to give a very simple overview of these two new exciting models. You can view our short video by clicking on this link: http://youtu.be/_engE51qtAQ
Visit Icom UK at National Hamfest Exhibition 2012 September 26, 2012
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Icom UK will again be attending the biggest Amateur Radio Show in the UK. The National Hamfest will take place at the George Stephenson Pavilion, Newark & Notts Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY on Friday 28th September & Saturday 29th September 2012.
More than 3000 visitors came through the doors last year and this year’s show is planned to be bigger than ever. Icom UK will be showcasing its complete range of Amateur radio, D-Star and receiver equipment.
Icom plan to show a sample of a new, revolutionary, HF/VHF/UHF Amateur Radio Mobile Transceiver, IC-7100. This exciting new transceiver was first shown at the Tokyo Ham Fair only last month. A first for an Icom transceiver, the IC-7100 is designed to cover the 70MHz band in European versions. To maintain its commitment to D-STAR, all versions of the IC-7100 will come with standard D-STAR DV mode.
Following the D-STAR theme, Icom UKplan to show a prototype of a new dual band D-STAR handheld radio. The ID-51A/E series D-STAR handheld radio is an evolution of Icom’s ID-31A/E UHF D-STAR Handheld and will be capable of both VV / UU 144MHz + 430MHz dual band operation displayed on a much bigger LCD screen. The ID-51A/E will also include the much praised menu-driven user interface of the ID-31A/E series. The ID-51A/E will also feature integrated GPS & D-STAR as well as IPx7 waterproofing, SD-Card slot and slim body as found on the ID-31A/E.
As well as having a full range of Amateur radio, D-Star and receiver equipment on the stand, Icom UK will be demonstrating its latest RC-28 IP remote control system. The RC-28 allows a user to control selected Icom HF Amateur radio transceivers through an IP Network. This new system includes remote control software together with remote control USB encoder which provides users with a radio operator’s style interface for controlling this new software product.
For more details about this exhibition and to check out the Icom Ham Dealers exhibiting, visit the National Hamfest Website.
Our Amateur team look forward to meeting you at the show!
Icom UK Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Icom D-STAR QSO Global Party 2012, Starts This Friday! September 20, 2012
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The biggest D-STAR QSO Party in the world begins this Friday offering all those who take part the chance to win one of seven ID-51A/E Dual band D-STAR Handheld transceivers!
Taking place from 0:00 on the 21st of September to 24:00 on the 23rd of September 2012 (UTC), the goal of the contest is to encourage D-Star operators to make contact with other D-Star operators in as many different countries as possible by using D-STAR repeaters. The more countries a user can contact during the time period, the more entries in the prize pool they will have.
Participation in the contest is via DV mode (28MHz/ 50MHz/ 145MHz/ 430MHz/ 1200MHz (Simplex operation on 28MHz and 50MHz) ). All operators who submit an approved log will be eligible for the draw and seven winners will be randomly selected to each win a prize. To qualify for the draw:
• You need make a contact through at least one repeater in your own country.
• Contact D-STAR users in 5 foreign countries and you will double your chances to win a prize.
• Contact D-STAR users in 10 foreign countries and you will triple your chances to win a prize.
• Contact D-STAR users in more than 20 foreign countries and you will quadruple your chances to win a prize.
More detailed information is available on the Icom Inc. D-Star Party Microsite.
If you do have any questions, please submit them to: D-Star.QSOPARTY_QUESTIONS@IcomAmerica.com
Go on, take part and join the worldwide D-STAR QSO party this September!
Icom Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Icom Showcases Latest Innovative Marine Communication Products at the PSP Southampton Boat Show 2012 (Stand H021) September 13, 2012
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On show will be Icom’s new range of marine VHF radios including the IC-M91D, Icom’s first GPS Marine VHF/DSC Handheld and IC-M423 Compact Fixed Mount VHF/DSC. Both models share a new common user interface and noise cancelling technology that are unequalled in VHF models today. Also being showcased for the first time is Icom’s new Marine Commander Navigation System.
New to the Southampton Boat Show will be Icom’s line of intuitive menu-driven radios with advanced features such as active noise cancelling, Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and global positioning system (GPS). Ian Lockyer, Marketing Manager of Icom UK, said, ‘We are confident that our end users will appreciate the easy to use interface in the IC-M423, that is the only fixed model on the market to meet the new ETSI standards.’
Icom’s latest marine line integrates an intuitive “soft-key” interface permitting faster access to radio functions. Other practical features include enhanced audio quality and GPS functionality. Safety elements are built-in, such as DSC which allows users to send an emergency message at the touch of a button. Icom’s newest marine radios receive an IPX7 Submersible rating allowing water immersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 metre.
Also on show will be the Icom Marine Commander Navigation System. The system integrates AIS data from a compatible transponder or receiver, radar information and displays data from a sounder/fish finder. In addition, it also has the capacity to receive DSC callls, display mapping/cartography, display real-time fuel consumption, engine speed, depth and temperature, and has provisions for four on-board cameras to be connected (via RCA connectors). Up to two 12.1 inch TFT displays can be connected to the Marine Commander’s main processor.
You can buy Icom products from the many Icom dealers at the show who will be fully stocked with our range of marine radio products and offers.
To keep up to date with the latest news on the show, click on the link to the Southampton Boat Show website.
Icom UK Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
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