Icom UK and Icom America Partner to Sponsor WRTC 2026

We are pleased to announce that Icom will be a major sponsor of the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) 2026, taking place this July right here in the United Kingdom. Often described as the "Olympic Games" of Amateur Radio this prestigious event is being held on British soil for the first time in its history.

The WRTC is a quadrennial event that brings together 50 of the world’s elite two-person contesting teams. To ensure a level playing field all variables are removed: every team operates with identical antennas and power levels from similar geographic locations across Suffolk and Norfolk.

This year’s event, headquartered at the Wyboston Lakes Resort near Bedford promises to be the most technologically advanced yet featuring live scoring, analytics and e-sports-style commentary for a global audience.

Icom is proud to support this celebration of skill and international goodwill:

• A Global Family Effort: Icom has been a primary sponsor of the WRTC series for decades. While Icom America has been a dedicated Gold Sponsor since 2023, Icom UK is delighted to join the effort for this historic home-soil event, bringing our global expertise to this local stage.

• Empowering the Next Generation: We are excited to provide three of our brand new IC-7300MK2 transceivers as prizes. Two of these will be awarded to the Top Youth Team, ensuring the world’s best young contesters have the industry-leading technology they need to continue their journey. A third will be awarded to the winner of the grand WRTC 2026 raffle held during the event.

• On the Ground: Representatives from both Icom UK and Icom America will be present at the event HQ throughout the week to meet the community and showcase our latest technology.

Beyond the elite competition, Icom is particularly proud of WRTC 2026’s focus on the next generation. The event will host four dedicated Youth Teams (operators under 26) and welcome school visits to demonstrate the excitement of modern radio communication.

Bob Stockley, Managing Director, Icom UK Ltd said, ‘We are incredibly proud to support WRTC 2026 as it comes to the UK for the first time. While this event showcases the world’s elite, Icom is particularly committed to what comes next. By placing the IC-7300MK2 into the hands of the Top Youth Team, we are providing these competitors with the best possible start as they carry the torch for the future of the hobby.’

‘We want the UK event to be the best it can be to demonstrate our passion and set the foundations for a strong future for the hobby,’ said Mark Haynes, M0DXR, Chairman of the WRTC 2026 Organising Committee.

With over 500 visitors expected at the HQ and thousands more following online, WRTC 2026 is set to be the event of a lifetime for UK hams. We look forward to seeing many of you there at the Icom stand!

For more information on the event and to follow the live scoring this July, visit www.wrtc2026.org.

Icom UK Marketing - marketing@icomuk.co.uk