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Icom, Official Radio Communication Technical Partner to the Vendée Globe December 18, 2012

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Icom, Official Radio Communication Technical Partner to the Vendée GlobeWe 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 Marketing Manager Completes Triple Athletic Challenges for Charity October 11, 2012

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Icom Marketing Manager Completes Triple Athletic Challenges for Charity

Icom UK’s Marketing Manager, Ian Lockyer, has completed 3 gruelling athletic challenges for charity. Throughout the last 9 months, Ian has completed the London Marathon, a double marathon in the 24 Hour Challenge and the London Triathlon. In total, Ian has raised £365 for charity which is being divided between the RNLI, Children with Cancer and the Kent Association for the Blind. Ian’s challenges were remarkable because he had only learnt to swim at the start of the year.

Ian Lockyer said, ‘I would like to say a big thank you for everyone’s support in helping me to achieve my goals. I have had some really great life experiences on the way and have got over my phobia of the water. Next year, I want to move up to the Olympic distance in Triathlon which is 1 mile swim, 24 mile bike and 6 mile run. I also want to take some of my Icom work mates from London to Brighton on their bikes and hopefully get them fitter along the way. ‘

Icom UK Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk

Icom UK Marketing Manager to Take on 3 Challenging Events for 3 Great Charities March 22, 2012

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Icom UK Marketing Manager to Take on 3 Challenging Events for 3 Great Charities

Icom UK’s Marketing Manager, Ian Lockyer is undertaking 3 gruelling athletic challenges in aid of 3 charities this year. Ian will be attempting to complete the London Marathon (22/04/12), 24 Hour Challenge (19/05/12-20/05/12) and the London Triathlon (22/09/12) in aid of ‘Children with Cancer’, ‘RNLI’ and the Kent Association for the Blind.

Ian said, ‘Last year I ran the Brighton Marathon for the Kent Association for the Blind and raised £600 which I was truly chuffed about both for the achievement of running that distance and the amount of money I raised. So how do you top a marathon? Well I am going to be taking part in three challenging events (one marathon, one ultra marathon and one triathlon) for three great Charities.’

Please help Ian achieve his aim by visiting his fundraising page at

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ianlockyer.

For more details about the fantastic charities that Ian is raising money for:

– Children with Cancer

– RNLI

– Kent Association for the Blind

Everyone at Icom UK wishes Ian the best of luck!

Icom Marketing: marketing@icomuk.co.uk

Shore Based Licence Free Communications, IC-F27SR PMR446 Walkie Talkie January 9, 2012

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Icom has launched a new professional grade licence free walkie talkie called the IC-F27SR.  Ideal for Yacht Clubs and Marinas, this light commercial handheld is incredibly simple to use and is suited for race officials, harbour masters who need to keep in touch with their colleagues across shore or harbour.

Ian Lockyer, Marketing Manager of Icom UK Ltd said, ‘this radio has just three controls: transmit button, volume control and channel selector. This simple interface makes it ideal for busy events such as races where the radio is often passed from person to person.’

He added, ‘One of the most impressive features about this new model, which catches the eye of a lot of organisations, is that is that it can operate for a massive 37.5 hours (Usage 95-5-5 typical) between charges.  This is really handy if your team are working long shifts during events.’

He went onto say, ‘The IC-F27SR is ideal for working in the coastal environment having been tested to 11 categories of environmental military standards for dust protection and water resistance.  This is a model that is designed to provide reliable communications.  Also, because this radio operates on non-marine channels it can be used without interfering with ship-ship communications and does not require private marine channels to be used.’

Ian said, ’The IC-F27SR radios also pack a punch in terms of their audio quality.  The built in amplifier provides 800mW audio output from the large 45mm speaker. This means the IC-F27SR can deliver loud and intelligible audio even in extremely windy environments or during festivals or races.’

Welcome to the Icom UK Blog September 19, 2011

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Welcome to the Icom UK Blog.  Over the next few weeks, the look and feel of this site will be developed and new content not normally found on the Main Icom website will be added.  In the meantime, you can keep up to date with Icom UK via the following websites:

And the following social media accounts.

We very much look forward to seeing you return soon.

Ian Lockyer
Marketing Manager
Icom UK Ltd

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