Just two weeks left until our three Icom Competitions Finish! April 19, 2013
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It’s not too long until our three competitions running until the end of April 2013 finish, offering you the opportunity of winning either a MXA-5000 Dual Channel AIS receiver , IC-R6 Compact Wideband Handheld Receiver or ID-31E UHF D-STAR Digital Transceiver.If you want a chance of winning one of these fantastic prizes, follow the links to the various competition pages:
Win an MXA-5000 Dual Channel AIS receiver on our Icom YBW microsite!
Click here to enter!
(Closing Date 1st May 2013)
Win an Icom IC-R6 Compact Wideband Handheld Receiver!
Click here to enter!
(Closing Date 1st May 2013)
Win an Icom ID-31E UHF D-STAR Digital Transceiver* on Hamlife.co.uk!
Click here to enter!
(Closing Date 1st May 2013)
*Winner will require an appropriate licence to operate this radio prize.
Icom UK Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Icom supports British Gliding Championships April 4, 2013
Posted by Icom UK in Airband Radio.Tags: Ground to Air Two Way Handheld Radio, Lasham Gliding Society
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Icom UK is supporting the Lasham Gliding Society this year when they host the British Club Class Gliding Championships as well as the Lasham Regionals between the 25th May to the 2nd June 2013. Lasham has a long history of running Gliding Championships and is the largest gliding centre in UK.
The competition will see over 40 entries in each class with the winner becoming National Champion as well as qualifying to become part of the British Team. Icom has donated IC-A15 Ground to Air Two Way Handheld Radio prizes, one for the winner of each class.
Werner Stroud the Lasham Gliding Society General Manager said, ‘We are delighted that these competitions at Lasham are being sponsored by Icom, a world class company whose products we rely on every day’.
For more information on the Lasham Gliding Society and the gliding championship visit http://www.lasham.org.uk .
Icom UK Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Follow Motorcycle News Video Blog March 27, 2013
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Over several years, Icom UK have had the great pleasure of being associated with Motorcycle News journalist, Michael Neeves. As senior road tester, Michael is in the envious position of riding a huge range of bikes every year and his opinion is highly regarded by readers. Michael has a regular video blog which you can view by clicking on the link below.We are going to update this page regularly, keeping you posted on his defence of the MRO Powerbike No1 plate, so please stay tuned to this website for regular updates.
Check out his latest blog:
Michael Neeves’ MRO Powerbike blog – March ’13 Snett 300
Published on 24 Mar 2013
First race of the 2013 MRO Powerbike season, riding my BMW Park Lane S1000RR, at Snetterton 300. A weekend of snow, ice, rain and tasting tarmac…
Icom UK Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Classic RS-500 Touring Car Uses Icom IDAS Digital Two Way Radios March 15, 2013
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A classic RS-500 Sierra Cosworth Touring Car with Icom livery from yesteryear recently came to our offices to be fitted with the latest Icom IDAS digital two way equipment. Whelan Historic Motorsport will be using Icom IDAS digital radios as their primary means of communication between pit lane and the vehicle for the forthcoming seasons racing.
Installed in the RS-500 is an IC-F6122D digital mobile two way radio mounted with custom wiring loom. The PTT switch has been placed on the steering wheel and wired into the drivers headset. The support team has been supplied with Icom IC-F4102D digital two way handportables, each of which have been programmed with encryption. Headsets were supplied by Talking Headsets. Antenna was supplied by Procom.
The Sierra Cosworth RS-500 Group 8 Touring Car has quite a history having raced in Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore and Asian Pacific Series in 1988-89. This year, Whelan Historic Motorsport will be running the car in the Super Touring Car Championship in the UK. The team will take part in two races at Thruxton at Easter, then two events at Brands Hatch Superprix, two races at Silverstone and then the Oulton Park Gold Cup.
James Whelan, Owner of Whelan Historic Motorsport said, ‘The digital two way radios will be used for communication between the vehicle and pit lane. We always run comms so that we can communicate with everyone in the team in organizing coming in for tyres or fuel or if we have a problem.’
Icom Australia – Proud communications partner of Nissan Motorsport in the V8 Supercars Championship. March 4, 2013
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With the first race of the 2013 V8 Supercar Championship now only days away, Nissan Motorsport is proud to announce a new partnership with Icom Australia, supplier of first-class radio communications equipment. Icom will be providing Nissan Motorsport with a total communications solution for the 2013 & 2014 V8 Supercar Championship seasons.
This new partnership sees the Iconic communications brand supply Nissan Motorsport with a fully customised solution based on the demanding needs required in motorsport. The system supplied by Icom Australia will deliver clear communications between drivers, pit crew, engineers and other staff on race day, to ensure all departments are working in unison, helping to achieve that coveted podium finish.
Icom Australia’s Managing Director, Mr. Masahiko Komoda, says staff and customers are very excited with news of the new partnership: “As a strong Japanese manufacturer, Icom is proud to cast its name alongside another in Nissan Motorsport, and all staff are eager to see our products in action on the track.”
“At Icom, we let our products do the talking, and what better way to showcase the quality and reliability Icom is renowned for by putting them in a high octane, highly demanding situation such as the V8 Supercar circuit through Nissan Motorsport. We believe that Icom products will ultimately help contribute to victory at Nissan Motorsport.”
Todd Kelly, Driver and Director of Nissan Motorsport said, “With a global brand like Icom providing complete Team radio support across all four Nissan Altima V8 Supercars, it puts us in an even better position to pursue that first podium finish.”
“This is very much a strategic investment for both parties. The importance of timing and flowing communication between driver and engineer is crucial for race strategy, and with Icom at the forefront of cutting edge radio technology, we’ll look at constantly innovating and developing new initiatives to drive our competitive advantage within the Championship.”
“We’re extremely excited to announce Icom as our exclusive radio technology partner at Nissan Motorsport, and we look forward to working closely with their Team to enhance their brand and profile.
For more information on Nissan Motorsport, please visit their website.
Icom UK Support Round Ireland Powerboat & RIB Challenge 2013 February 28, 2013
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The leading RIB publication ‘Powerboat & RIB Magazine’, (formerly ‘RIB Magazine’), have undertaken many projects to promote and demonstrate the amazing technology used in this industry and Icom UK have always been pleased to support the magazine. The latest project that the magazine is undertaking is the Round Ireland Powerboat and RIB Challenge 2013. This will be the first time an offshore flotilla of powerboats will circumnavigate Ireland in an anti-clockwise direction.
Icom UK will support the official ‘Powerboat & RIB Magazine’ boat, a special Challenge 4.9 RIB built by Ribquest for 2013 and the Round Ireland Challenge. Icom will be supplying one of the latest waterproof Icom VHF radios, the IC-M423 Compact Fixed Mount VHF/DSC. This model features Icom’s new easy to use common user interface and noise cancelling technology that is unequalled in VHF models today.
Icom UK Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
RYA Scotland’s Club of the Year, sponsored by Icom UK: Plockton Small Boat Sailing Club February 27, 2013
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The RYA Scotland’s Club of the Year category sponsored by Icom UK was awarded to Plockton Small Boat Sailing Club. The North West Highland club celebrates its eightieth anniversary this summer and its founders would be very proud indeed if they could see the current good health of the club.
To view the clubs website, click on this hyperlink: http://www.plockton-sailing.com/
As part of their prize, the club were given a buoyant Icom Handheld radio.
Win some Fantastic Icom Radio Prizes in our Three Online Competitions! February 14, 2013
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Icom UK have three competitions running untill April 2013, offering you the opportunity of winning either a MXA-5000 Dual Channel AIS receiver , IC-R6 Compact Wideband Handheld Receiver or ID-31E UHF D-STAR Digital Transceiver.If you want a chance of winning one of these fantastic prizes, follow the links to the various competition pages:
Win an MXA-5000 Dual Channel AIS receiver on our Icom YBW microsite!
Click here to enter!
(Closing Date 20th April 2013)
Win an Icom IC-R6 Compact Wideband Handheld Receiver!
Click here to enter!
(Closing Date 20th April 2013)
Win an Icom ID-31E UHF D-STAR Digital Transceiver* on Hamlife.co.uk!
Click here to enter!
(Closing Date 20th April 2013)
*Winner will require an appropriate licence to operate this radio prize.
Icom Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk
Icom Support World Hang Gliding Championships January 15, 2013
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A representative from Icom Australia is attending the 2013 World Hang Gliding Championships, to provide on-site communications support. The event commenced on the 5th of January, and will run until the 18th of January 2013. Icom has also loaned UHF CB and Airband equipment for the organisers to use, as there are over 110 pilots, meaning marshalling and air traffic control is extremely important.
In addition, Icom Australia have also managed to get the Icom logo up in the air, with Rohan Holtkamp flying with the Icom logo on his sail (pictured). For more information on the event, click here.
Exclusive London Boatshow Offer – 5 Year Warranty on Icom Radios and AIS Products Purchased at the London Boatshow. January 11, 2013
Posted by Icom UK in Marine Radio.Tags: IC-M23, IC-M323, IC-M35, IC-M411, IC-M505, IC-M603, IC-M71, IC-M91D, London Boatshow 2013, MA-500TR and MXA-5000
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Icom UK will be having a very special offer for customers who are looking to purchase a VHF marine radio or AIS product at this year’s London Boatshow. Leisure customers who purchase one of Icom’s radio models will have the chance to upgrade their radio warranty to an outstanding 5 years.The exclusive 5 Year Warranty applies to the following models purchased at the London Boatshow 2013 between 12th January 2013 and 20th January 2013.
IC-M23, IC-M35, IC-M71, IC-M91D, IC-M323, IC-M411, IC-M505, IC-M603, MA-500TR and MXA-5000
For full details including terms and conditions, please visit Icom UK’s stand B172.
So if you are thinking of buying a VHF Marine Radio or an AIS Transponder/Receiver this year, purchase a model from an authorised Icom reseller at the show and receive that extra peace of mind!
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