Icom Case Studies
Read our two way radio case studies below and learn more about Icom communication solutions working in real-life situations.
Icom LTE & Marine Radios Contribute to a Successful RS Venture Connect World Championship
A huge amount of work goes into running a large sailing event and having efficient communication with multiple teams is critical for safety. During the recent 2024 RS Venture Conne...
Lukasz Berejowski: A Passionate Icom Advocate from Poland
For Lukasz Berejowski, Amateur radio isn't just a hobby – it's a window to the world. This Polish ham operator, with a callsign SP1B, has been a devoted enthusiast for 25 years and...
Helipad Providing Heliport Services for the Largest Events in the UK
Helipad is a 40-year-old business that supports the very largest festivals and sporting events around the U.K., setting up temporary airports and predominantly supporting charter o...
GBSUP Events Paddles Safely with Icom IC-M73EURO Marine VHF Radios
GBSUP, the National Series and Championships organiser for SUP and Prone paddling in the UK, prioritises safety for their events which normally see 100+ paddlers take part. The 2...
Solent Boat Training, Using Icom Marine VHF for Classroom and On the Water Training
Solent Boat Training, based in Southampton is an RYA training centre with over 20 years’ experience in delivering boating courses to students from all over the UK and Europe. All c...
The Importance of Marine VHF Communication to Ocean Youth Trust South
Ocean Youth Trust South is a charitable organisation dedicated to offering personal development through adventure under sail to young people aged 11 to 25. The charity focuses on p...
ReesLeisure Use Icom Two Way Radios for Sports Event Management
Organising large scale running events is a complex task managing the welfare and expectations of thousands of participants and areas that have to be closed temporarily for public u...
Whitstable Yacht Club and Tankerton Bay Sailing Club use Icom LTE Radios to manage Topper Coastal Championships
The picturesque coastal town of Whitstable played host to an exciting weekend of sailing as the Whitstable Yacht Club (WYC) and Tankerton Bay Sailing Club (TBSC) collaborated to or...
Icom IC-M510E Forms Part of an Integrated Communication Solution for Hemsby Lifeboat
The Icom IC-M510E fixed VHF/DSC radio has recently become part of an integrated communication solution for Hemsby Lifeboat, an independent charity-based search and rescue organisat...
Maritime Filming UK uses Icom Marine Radios to Assist in Maritime Filming
The world of filming in the maritime sector looks incredibly glamorous as well as exciting. A lot of this is down to the work of professional photographers and videographers who no...
Paddleboard Adventure Company Use Icom Marine Handheld with AIS Receiver For Safety
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) has seen an enormous growth in popularity over recent years offering paddlers a relatively cost-effective route to a sea-based activity, getting fit ...
Ninehundred Communications Provide Icom LTE Vehicle Solution for North Lincs Aggregates
Based in Doncaster, North Lincs Aggregates is one of Yorkshires largest suppliers of aggregates, plant machinery and contracting services. The company is also one of the latest co...
Record-Breaking Long Paddle Uses Icom Marine VHF for Support
Last year, one of our dealers, Spares Marine, approached us to help someone they were most impressed with and assisting them with a world record attempt. Coming from a trusted cust...
The Importance of Marine VHF Radio for Sea Mammal Rescue
The BDMLR (British Divers Marine Life Rescue) carries out important work in the protection and welfare of sea mammals. Marine VHF radio plays an important role helping them plan, c...
Nortech Supply Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway with Icom Digital Two-Way Radio System
One of the most scenic and historical operations to benefit from an Icom digital two way radio radio system is the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, known as ‘La’al’ Ratty. The Railway...
Marine VHF radio, Vital for Active Sea and Shore Users
For some time now, Anthony Wood, journalist, blogger has been using Icom radio equipment to pursue his fishing and coastal foraging hobbies. Anthony uses an IC-M330GE fixed marine ...
Seavoice Training – Providing RYA Training Courses to the Northwest of England for Over a Decade
If you are looking to be trained in the art of seamanship, it is essential to be taught by a knowledgeable and experienced tutor. Even more important is to have someone who has a h...
Beans Boat Trips Use Icom Marine VHF for Comms and Customer Satisfaction
Beans Boat trips out of Morston Harbour, North Norfolk are a long-standing user of Icom radio equipment. The company over the years has been using Icom radio to improve its operati...
Review of the Icom IC-705 HF/VHF/UHF Portable Transceiver by Mark M0IAX
Since its launch in 2020, the IC-705 has been a sought after piece of equipment for any Amateur radio operator looking for a good portable radio for outside operation. One of the f...
Mantsbrite Supply Icom GMDSS Solutions to Blyth Catamarans
Mantsbrite has been a longstanding Icom customer over several decades. Established in 1964, Mantsbrite are suppliers of electronic equipment in the marine market's leisure, fishing...
Icom, Proud to support the friendly Ramsgate Week Regatta for over a Decade
Ramsgate Week is widely recognised as the friendly regatta and normally attracts approximately 100 boats from Great Britain and the continent. The annual event that is run by the ...
Icom Licence Free Two Way Radios Used on Scottish North Coast 500 route Photoshoot
Professional adventurers, the Turner Twins have recently made use of Icom IC-F29DR2 licence-free digital radios to keep in touch with each other on their latest projects which inv...
Icom Two-Way Radio Solutions Assist Jaguar Land Rover Global Drive Team
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Global Drive Team recently used an Icom two-way radio system consisting of conventional VHF radios, LTE radios and satellite PTT to organise a sophisticated...
2CL, Providing Professional, Dependable Communication to the UK Events Industry
2CL Communications are an industry leader in the provision of two-way radio communication specialising in system design, installation, hire and maintenance. The company operate i...
Aboard Boat Coaching, Delivering RYA Courses on the Hamble
Aboard Boat Coaching (ABC) has been in business for just over 2 years but already have made a significant impact as an RYA Training Centre. The company offer a range of RYA Courses...
APCOA Parking, Maidstone Choose Icom LTE/PoC Radio System
Sounds Good Technology has supplied the Icom LTE/PoC radio system to APCOA Parking Maidstone. Part of Europe's longest-established full-service parking management company, this wil...
Icom Two Way Radio Solution Keeps Students and Teachers Safe at Bournemouth Primary School
The COVID 19 pandemic has affected all walks of life across the globe. None more so than the education sector which saw an immediate shutdown with students having to work from hom...
Icom, the Radio Choice for the Growing Sport of Cloudhopping
Most of us are fully aware of ballooning as a sport or hobby and they are a normal fixture in our skies in the Summer months, at Balloon festivals or sometimes to promote brands at...
Award Winning Charter Business Uses Icom Radio for Training
Based in North Fambridge, Premier Sailing is one of the busiest RYA Sailing Schools in the UK. As well as being able to provide a full complement of RYA Sailing courses, including...
Icom Satellite PTT Radio Solution Chosen for Japan-Palau Goodwill Yacht Race
Icom's IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT radio solution was used during the recent Japan-Palau Goodwill Yacht Race held between December 29th, 2019 until January 20th, 2020. The event saw Ya...
Talking Headsets, Providing Headset Solutions for Two Decades
Founded in 2000, Talking Headsets are a company that supply a comprehensive range of headset solutions to a broad range of industries. The company work closely with major manufact...
Corrys Ltd Supply Icom Communication Solution for The Original Mountain Marathon
The ‘Original Mountain Marathon’ (OMM) is a two-day, double marathon event. Its competitors must navigate between checkpoints to a remote overnight camp location and return the nex...
Cotel Selects Icom PTT Over Cellular For Their Own Mobile Service Fleet
Cotel Telecom has selected the Icom PTT over cellular for their mobile service fleet communications. Having carried out exhaustive equipment trials within the UK and Europe over a ...
National Radio Centre – Promoting Amateur Radio!
The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park plays an important role for amateur radio, both for its historic merits as well as its ongoing commitment to the promotion and deve...
Icom LTE Radios used on Pilgrims Hospice Ashford Event – “A Night to Shine”
Icom’s LTE radio system is proving to be a very popular solution among event organisers because of its ease of use and excellent audio quality. A great example of how well it has b...
Dover Organisations Choose Icom LTE/PoC Radio Solution To Enhance Communications
Three organisations on the East Coast of Kent are sharing an Icom LTE system to enhance their communication. James Salmon, Managing Director of both 'Dover Marine Services' and 'D...
Independent Customs Clearance Company Chooses Icom LTE radio For Vehicle Management
ChannelPorts, the only private customs clearance agent in the UK is one of the latest companies to adopt the Icom LTE radio system. The company boasts a track record of processing...
School Ski Trip To Andorra Uses Icom LTE Radios to Stay in Touch
Short-term radio usage to cover a large distance has proven to be a problem for users or organisations who may be attending/organising an event. Maltings Academy, Essex, faced this...
Ryde Inshore Rescue’s New 8 Metre RIBCRAFT Complete with Icom Communication Equipment
Throughout the UK, a large body of men and women give up their time and risk their lives for the safety of people at sea. The RNLI and 70 other independent lifeboats provide an es...
Icom LTE Radio Solution Provides Communication Boost For Dartford Half Marathon
Icom’s new LTE radio solution provided blanket coverage and seamless communication for the organisers of the Dartford Half Marathon on the 3rd of March 2019. The organisers, Nice ...
Wheels & Fins Festival Use Icom Digital Two-Way Radio for Event Comms
The Wheels and Fins festival is a relative newcomer in the East Kent events calendar and is a family-friendly event that pulls together action sports including surf, skate and BMX,...
Icom LTE Radio System Providing Clear Comms Over a Large Area at Cowes-Torquay Powerboat Race
One of the most prestigious events operating in some of the toughest conditions recently tested Icom’s new LTE radio system. The Cowes -Torquay Powerboat Race covering a distance ...
Corrida Pédestre Athletics Festival Sees the Benefit of Icom LTE Radio System
The benefits of Icom’s new LTE radio system were perfectly illustrated at the recent Corrida Pédestre, a major athletics festival held in Toulouse on July 6, 2018.
Icom Licence Free Radio Solution Chosen By Yacht Havens Group
Yacht Havens Group Ltd have chosen Icom PMR446 radio solutions to help with the day to day running of their marinas. Lymington Yacht Haven, one of the largest marinas which boasts ...
Dorset Marine Training, Providing Friendly, Tailored Marine Courses
Dorset Marine Training has quickly earned a reputation for delivering friendly, tailored courses for students looking to maximise their time on the water. The company, run by Sarah...
Wise Catering Select Icom Digital Radios for Hospitality
Wise Catering provides hospitality services to some of the most prominent sporting and music events in the country. The working environment they operate in is very fast paced and p...
IP Radio System Chosen by Thatcham Research Crash Test Team
An innovative IP based two-way radio system is providing vital communication in the set up of crash test scenarios at Thatcham Research. Thatcham Research is the British Insurers t...
Blackburn Shopwatch Radio Scheme Tackling Retail Crime
Radio security systems, often known as Shopwatch schemes, provide a vital service to retailers, high streets stores and shopping centres that need radios to assist in management, m...
Radio Service Link Multiple County Wide Shopwatch Schemes on Innovative CCTV/Radio Project
An innovative central CCTV/radio HUB has been set up to crack down on crime across East Lancashire. The HUB based at the King George's Hall, Blackburn covers nearly 250 cameras acr...
IP Radio Solution…Programming Over the Air…Across the North Sea
Our IP Advanced Radio System is continually becoming a credible communication solution in numerous commercial market places, none harsher than the fishing industry where Neptune Wa...
Icom Supporting Cowes Week, the World’s Biggest Sailing Regatta
The challenges of running the World’s largest sailing regatta are significant. You need expert organisation, experienced personnel and established procedures to make sure everythin...
Innovative IP Mining Communication System Installed by Leversedge Telecom
One of the most demanding working environments in the UK is now benefiting from a new Icom IP Advanced Radio system installed by two way radio provider, Leversedge Telecom. British...
Thundercat Racing Choose Icom Land Based Comms Solution
Thundercat Racing, one of the world's most exhilarating offshore water sports series is now using an Icom radio system utilising IC-F1000 VHF handportables to assist in the running...
Chatterbox Supply IP Radio System to Royal Opera House Festival
The innovative Icom IP advanced two way radio system was recently used at the Deloitte Ignite 15 event at the Royal Opera House. The installation was supplied by Chatterbox Ltd who...
Icom IC-M400BB Black Box VHF/DSC, the Perfect VHF Communication Solution for Safety Craft
Neil Farnham, one of the most experienced water based safety officers in the UK is now using an Icom IC-M400BB VHF/DSC black box radio system onboard his Personal Watercraft (PWC)....
Importance of Marine VHF Radio for Lifeboat Operations – A Southport Lifeboat Case Study!
You have to admire anyone who gives up their time for the benefit of others...more so, if they put their lives on the line for others. This is the story of thousands of volunteers ...
Icom Two Way Radio Contributes to Smooth Running of Sussex Cricket Club
Sussex County Cricket Club, one of the most successful county cricket clubs in recent years, are using Icom IC-F4002 two way radios throughout the organisation to help with the run...
Historic Ramsgate Tunnels Attraction Uses Innovative Radio System
One of the latest historical attractions in the UK is using an innovative radio system to provide communication between its team of volunteer guides. Ramsgate Tunnels, the only civ...
Half A Century of RIBs on The Humber!
50 years in business is a remarkable achievement for any company. It is something that both Icom and Humber RIBs have in common and their business relationship continues to flouris...
IP Radio System Provides Innovative Solution at Centre of Simulation and Patient Safety
Icom's IP Advanced Radio System has been adopted by many organisations in diverse business sectors. None so far have been as unusual, as the important Centre of Simulation and Pati...
Historic Fishing Boat Back to Sea After 13 Years Ashore
Icom UK have recently supplied Eleanor Gassman, a 24-year-old sailor and blogger, an Icom IC-M323 fixed VHF/DSC radio for her 53ft (35 tonne) 1948 wooden Scottish fishing boat. She...
St John Ambulance Command & Control Vehicle Goes on the Road to Digital
St John Ambulance is the nation's leading supplier of first aid training, having taught a massive 800,000 people last year. They are a major UK Charity supplying a wide range of se...
South East Airshow Use Icom Digital Two Way Comms
As a supporter of local events, Icom UK was keen to support the massively popular South East Air show held on the seafront in Herne Bay. The event saw an estimated 80,000 people w...
The Importance of Two Way Radio Communication in Mountain Rescue
In any mountain rescue operation, communication is vital to the smooth running of that operation. Due to the rugged nature of the environment in the Derbyshire Peaks, most Search a...
A Longstanding Relationship of supplying Icom Communication Equipment to Ribcraft
One of the greatest testimonies to any manufacturer is when another well respected company chooses to use your equipment as standard. That happens quite a lot for the Icom brand in...
New Command & Control Centre featuring Icom IC-A110 Ground to Air Transceiver for Lasham Gliding Centre.
Lasham Gliding Centre, the largest gliding centre in Europe now play host to a new purpose built mobile command & control centre to help coordinate the busy traffic around the airf...
XS RIBs choose Icom for Performance, Value and Design
One of the major manufacturers in the UK, XS RIBs is one boat builder that has made Icom their choice for fixed VHF radios.
New Icom Communication & Navigation System Chosen for Innovative Wind farm Vessel
Cutting edge boat design, professional installation and intuitive electronics provide the background to the launch of the Channel Chieftain VI, a new 19m Crew Cat. The Channel Chie...
Brockenhurst College Use Icom Two Way Marine Radios For On the Water Training
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 Bu...
Digital Two Way Radio Assists in the Coordination of the Construction of One of the Largest Wind Farms in Europe
The renewable energy sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, providing opportunities for businesses in the manufacture and service of plant and equipment. Gwynt ...
Providing Dependable Two Way Radio Communications for Search & Rescue in Surrey
Throughout the UK, there are a number of voluntary organisations that support the vital work of the emergency services. Surrey Search & Rescue is such an organisation, a registered...
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy Benefit from Icom Licence Free Radio Solution
The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA), the venue for the sailing competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, are using a new licence fre...
EARS plc Provide Cargiant with Icom UK Digital Two Way Radio Security Management System
Two Way radio specialists, EARS plc have supplied Cargiant, officially the world’s largest car dealership, with a robust and cost efficient two way radio system capable of providin...
Liverpool’s Icom Digital Trunked Radio Network – Future Proofing its Customers Needs
What happens when an old UHF CBS system needs replacing and you have an important list of blue chip customers to look after? That was the question which was faced by Radio communic...
Innovative Radio System at Port of Liverpool
Radio communication specialist Northwest Radio has devised an intelligent radio system to assist in managing vessel traffic in the busy port of Liverpool. Vessel Traffic Services (...
Child’s Life Saved by Security Guard with the Help of Digital Two Way Radio
The benefits of Digital two way radio were recently demonstrated in an incident in Lewisham Shopping Centre in south-east London. Duabo Denni-Fiberesima (known as Denni), a securit...
Radio Communications help Balloon Company to Soar
Two way radio equipment supplied by Icom UK is providing important assistance to the smooth operation of balloon company Merlin Balloons. The company uses a combination of licence ...
Icom IC-F15 Two Way Radios Makes the Grade at Fabrication Yard!
Workers fabricating a massive North Sea Utility living deck for global energy company, Nexen Petroleum U.K. Ltd. are using radio communications equipment to improve communications ...
Radio System Used to Record Nexus Ferry Passenger Traffic
In conjunction with Radio Communication Manufacturer Icom UK, North Shields company, Southern Electronics has designed an innovative yet practical way of recording passenger traffi...
Innovative Radio System used at Gladstone House
An innovative radio system installed by Radio Communication Company, Northwest Radio is providing significant benefits for Gladstone House, a secure children's home in Liverpool. T...
Knowsley Neighbourhood Warden’s ICOM Radio System
Knowsley Neighbourhood Warden Scheme has invested in a radio management system (I-Track) which is now providing real benefits to the local community and helping to make Knowsley a ...
High Profile Exposure for Icom in UK at Major UK Events
Icom (UK) Ltd is realising a great deal of success in the Commercial radio sector with strong growth and increase in market share. The company has seen many high profile organizat...
Smye Rumsby - Battling Against Rural & Retail Crime!
Radio communications specialist, Smye Rumsby are providing an effective deterrent against the criminal element targeting high streets, schools and rural areas in the South East. U...