Icom Launches New Marine Products at the London Boatshow 2013 December 21, 2012
Posted by Icom UK in Marine Radio.Tags: AIS receivers, HF/SSB radios, marine base stations and licence free walkie talkies and now navigational products, MarineCommander Marine Navigation System, uoyant handheld VHF’s, VHF/DSC fixed radios
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Icom UK will be launching three new marine VHF radios on stand B172 at the London Boatshow 2013. We are so excited about this new range of products that we will keep them firmly under wraps until the opening of the show.
Icom UK will be showcasing its new MarineCommander Marine Navigation System, an integrated and fully customisable navigation system. The MarineCommander is a robust, waterproof navigational system and integrates various navigation options with a large, durable, multifunctional display (MFD) and powerful main black box processor unit. The MarineCommander offers a multitude of solutions for boat owners giving the opportunity to ‘connect’ compatible VHF radios, AIS transponders, radars and/or fish finders.
Whatever your marine interest, come and see our award winning marine radio range, suitable for any marine communication requirement. The wide range includes buoyant handheld VHF’s, VHF/DSC fixed radios, HF/SSB radios, AIS receivers, marine base stations and licence free walkie talkies and now navigational products.
You can buy Icom products from the many dealers at the show who will be fully stocked with our range of marine radio products and latest offers. For up to the minute Icom news at the show, please stay tuned to this website http://www.icomuk.co.uk.
Icom Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Icom, Official Radio Communication Technical Partner to the Vendée Globe December 18, 2012
Posted by Icom UK in Marine Radio.Tags: Ian Lockyer, IC-M423 Fixed Mount VHF/DSC Transceiver and MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder. The Vendée Globe is one of the world’s most famous races and is sailed single handed, IC-M71 VHF Marine Transceiver, IC-M91D Buoyant VHF/DSC Handheld with GPS, Marketing Manager of Icom UK Ltd, non, Vendée Globe
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We are really pleased to let you know that the Icom family, through its distributor Icom France, is Official Technical Partner to this prestigious round-the-world single-handed yacht race. Icom France was chosen to be the events Official Radio Communication technical partner in 2008 by the Vendée Globe organisation. Icom radio equipment provides the communication required to ensure a smooth start and finish as well as information for sailors.Among the equipment supplied to the event include the IC-M71 VHF Marine Transceiver, IC-M91D Buoyant VHF/DSC Handheld with GPS , IC-M423 Fixed Mount VHF/DSC Transceiver and MA-500TR Class B AIS Transponder.
The Vendée Globe is one of the world’s most famous races and is sailed single handed, non-stop and without assistance. The race was originally founded by Philippe Jeantot in 1989 has taken place every four years since 1992. The 2012-2013 event started on Saturday, November 10, 2012. This single-handed non-stop round-the-world race is seen as a serious test of individual endurance and is regarded by many as the ultimate in ocean racing.
David Lewin, Managing Director of Icom France said, ‘We are proud to have been chosen to work hand-in-hand with the elite of the sailing world, once again allowing us to continue test our equipment against the very toughest of conditions. As always, our goal is to provide amateur and professional yachtsmen with the most effective and reliable communication tools for sailors.’
He added, ‘This year, our new generation of waterproof Icom VHF radios will be tested. Both the IC-M91D GPS Marine VHF/DSC Handheld and IC-M423 Compact Fixed Mount VHF/DSC models share a new common user interface and noise cancelling technology that are unequalled in VHF models today.’
Ian Lockyer, Marketing Manager of Icom UK Ltd said, ’Icom are the number one choice for radio communications for many events across the globe whether it be on land, air and sea. Organisers and competitors continue to put their trust in the quality and dependability that our product range offers. On behalf of everyone at Icom UK, we wish every success to those taking part in the 2012-2013 Vendée Globe.
Icom Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Icom UK’s Christmas & New Year Opening Hours December 17, 2012
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Over the festive period, Icom UK will close at 1.00 pm on Monday the 24th of December, and re-open at 8.30 am on Tuesday the 2nd of January.
On behalf of the Directors and staff, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Icom Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Icom IC-M23 Buoyant VHF Marine Transceiver – A Real Life Saver! December 6, 2012
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Icom Australia recently received information from a dealer in Kiribati relating to Icom’s IC-M23 proving invaluable in a maritime emergency.
From AT3R Marine Services:
“On the 27th May 2012, MV Ocean Star (a small sized Kiribati registered general cargo ship of about 20meters in length) left Betio port bound for Beru island. At 0800hrs in the morning of 29th May 2009, MV Ocean Star was anchoring at Taboiaki village at Beru island after a three day voyage from Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati.
Because there wasn’t anywhere for the ship to dock at Beru island, the crew were forced to anchor and to use a small aluminium boat to deliver the cargo ashore.
The boat was manned by two crew members and they brought an IC-M23 Buoyant VHF Marine Transceiver that they had just purchased from AT3R Marine Services in Tarawa prior sailing for Beru island.
On their final trip to return to the ship, the boat was caught up in heavy waves and immediately capsized. The distance to the ship from where they capsized was about 160 meters away. The two crew members were able to swim and were very surprised to see that the IC-M23 was floating by and flashing. They swam for it and by surprise, they couldn’t believe that when they called for rescue, it was still operational and was answered by the Captain, meaning they were both rescued safely by another boat.
When the ship came back to Tarawa, the main port, they called us at the office. The crew and Captain were very thankful for the Icom IC-M23, which in fact did save the lives of the two crew members.
They praised Icom products and mentioned that it was indeed a very reliable radio, which was built to strict quality standards.”
The images show the MV Ocean star, as well as the two men holding the IC-M23 Buoyant VHF Marine Transceiver which helped them in their time of need.
Check out Icom MarineCommander Marine Navigational System Video on our YouTube Channel December 6, 2012
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Courtesy of Icom Australia, please find an overview of Icom’s MarineCommander marine navigation system (http://youtu.be/8KnQc5URsV8). This new commercial grade navigational system integrates various marine modules such as a fish finder, marine radar, AIS and VHF/DSC transceiver into the MXD-5000 multi-function display (MFD). Up to two MFDs can be connected to a main processor unit (MPU) and support separate dual display operation. If connecting two MarineCommander MPUs over a data cable, up to four MFDs can be used and the connected modules (E.g. fish finder, radar) can be shared with the other MFDs.
If you are a UK customer and looking for a dependable and straightforward Navigational system, visit our MarineCommander website at http://www.marinecommander.co.uk/
Icom UK Launches ‘MarineCommander’ Marine Navigation System Website December 4, 2012
Posted by Icom UK in Marine Radio.Tags: Fish finders and AIS transponders, Icom UK, MarineCommander Marine Navigation System Website, multifunctional display unit, Radar, VHF radios
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Icom UK is pleased to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to its new ‘MarineCommander’ marine navigation system.
Ian Lockyer, Icom UK’s Marketing Manager said, ‘The MarineCommander brings together, in one simple multifunctional display unit, all of your essential safety and navigational electronics. When you are looking for a commercial grade navigational system for your vessel with Icom dependability, the MarineCommander is the solution you should be looking for.’
Ian added, ‘To find out more about this new range which includes VHF radios, Radar, Fish finders and AIS transponders, check out Icom Marine Commander Website. The dedicated microsite features a system overview, system examples for various types of vessels, wiring diagrams, brochure and manual downloads.’
Icom UK Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Brockenhurst College Use Icom Two Way Marine Radios For On the Water Training November 29, 2012
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Icom two way marine radios have become an important tool for Brockenhurst College, a foremost provider of maritime training in the south of England. The college uses Icom IC-M35 Buoyant VHF Marine Transceivers to assist in the tuition of their maritime apprentices and RYA students on the water.
Icom two way marine radios have become an important tool for Brockenhurst College, a foremost provider of maritime training in the south of England. The college uses Icom IC-M35 Buoyant VHF Marine Transceivers to assist in the tuition of their maritime apprentices and RYA students on the water.
Gary Hales, Head of Marine Technology at Brockenhurst College (www.brock.ac.uk/ ), ‘The maritime department was created about 18 months ago. We now have 6 staff who cover a wide range of subjects which includes marine engineering, boatbuilding, composites, marine upholstery and of course RYA courses which we provide down at Hengistbury Head. The age range we cater for is 16 plus…our oldest student is 60 years old. All our courses are full and our marine engineering courses are oversubscribed by 200%.’
Pete Jowell, Head of Technology at Hengistbury Outdoor Centre which is part of the College said, ‘Brockenhurst College uses the IC-M35 Buoyant VHF Marine Transceiver in our on the water training; a lot of the students come down here and learn to sail as part of their curriculum. If they are learning to become a boat builder or marine engineer, the sailing environment provides the relevancy to what they will do in the future.’
He added, ‘the Icom radios we use are important to us because they allow us to communicate on the water, letting us pass on relevant information to make training more effective and making sure our students are safe. They provide a very good safety point especially as most of our students start from 16.’
Asked why they use Icom, Peter Jowell said, ‘the radios have become more and more important. It wasn’t until two years ago that we had VHF marine radios. Before that we had little licence free walkie talkies…two way radios that left a lot to be desired…so nobody ever bothered using them. It took a while for everyone to get use to using VHF but now it is a common tool that we all use…so useful.’
Peter added, ‘Icom was here when I joined the centre and I have found it to be a very good product and Icom UK have provided really good backup.’
£100 Fixed Penalty Notices for Companies Who Fail to Renew Their Two Way Business Radio Licenses November 27, 2012
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Two way business radio channels have reached saturation point in most cities in the UK. With 43,000 business radio licenses in use, Ofcom, the organisation in charge of spectrum assignment and enforcement have produce several initiatives to safeguard this vital resources to the UK economy. One such measure is to penalize companies who are operating illegally. Companies that fail to renew their Business Radio Licences now face the prospect of having to pay a fixed penalty of £100. This new initiative should help to reduce levels of interference from unlicensed users and improve spectrum allocation.
The new enforcement process involves a sliding scale of action. First Ofcom will contact those who fail to renew. If, after reasonable opportunity, the licence holder has still not paid the renewal fee, the licence is revoked. Then, if the user is found to be still operating, action may be taken, escalating through the issue of fixed penalty and possible prosecution through the criminal courts.
The fixed penalty notices that Ofcom issues operate in a similar way to those issued for parking offences – they are sent to alleged offenders by post, who then have one month to respond.
Initially focusing on business radio, Ofcom will consider widening this to other users in due course. Ofcom has written to all Radio Spectrum Licence holders to remind them of the need to renew their licences.
Icom UK Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Icom UK Staff Taking Part in Movember 2012 November 14, 2012
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Members of staff at Icom UK are once again growing moustaches in aid of the charity Movember, the month long event aimed at raising money and awareness men’s health. Colin Turner (Commercial Software/Product Specialist, Left Below), Virgil Parker (Marine & Avionic Product Specialist) and Ian Lockyer (Marketing Manager, Right Below) are dedicating the area around their mouths to growing facial hair and more importantly, raising awareness and money for prostate and testicular cancer.
Ian Lockyer, Marketing Manager of Icom UK Ltd said, ’It is a good cause and a bit of fun at the same time…unfortunately it is the wives and partners who will have the rough end of the fundraising. If you would like to support the Icom employees, you can donate online at: http://mobro.co/icom. Last year we raised nearly £200 between us.’
To find out their progress, stay tuned to Icom’s social media pages.
If you’d like to find out more about the type of work you’d be helping to fund by sponsoring the Icom team, take a look at the ‘About Us section’ on the Movember website: http://uk.movember.com/.
Icom Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Icom UK Launch Two way Ground to Air radios for the Aviation Market November 8, 2012
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From the busiest International airports employing thousands of people to smaller airfields, the pressure to deliver timely and quality services to customers is vital. With the largest airports serving millions of passenger each year, coordinating services effectively and efficiently is of paramount importance. That’s why clear and reliable two way radio comms between all parties are important.
As part of its new range of ground to air radios, Icom is launching the IC-A15 Ground to Air Two Way Handheld Radio. The IC-A15 is the perfect ground-to-air radio for crews working on airfields and airports. It is compact, lightweight and is ideal for the demands of the aviation environment. The IC-A15 comes as standard with a 2000mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack, giving more than 18 hours operation. It also has a powerful audio output that easily cuts through runway, departure lounge or other background noises. It takes the knocks too, due to a rugged, rain-resistant construction.
Icom is also launching the IC-A210E Ground to Air Panel Mount Transceiver. The IC-A210E is a panel-mount radio that can easily be installed in most vehicles. The versatile IC-A210E operates on both 8.33kHz and 25kHz channel spacing frequencies. The IC-A210E features an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), this vivid type of display offers many advantages in brightness, high contrast, wide viewing angle and response time, compared with a conventional displays.
Both products are now available from authorised Icom dealers.
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