The Importance of Using a Speaker Microphone with your Icom 2 Way Radio

One of the most useful two-way radio accessories you can find is a speaker microphone. These useful devices can be attached to your shirt or jacket, allowing you to talk with ease without holding the radio, which can then be neatly stored in a carry case, clipped to your belt or put in a pocket. This allows you to operate the radio from the speaker microphone without having to use the buttons on the radio. Simply locking the radio keypad will also ensure you remain on your working channel. Furthermore, as speaker microphones are often used close to the head, you will find that messages received from the speaker on the microphone are clearly heard.

Speaker microphones are useful in business environments allowing staff to work more efficiently and concentrate on the task, such as giving directions or operating equipment. Similarly, if you are piloting a vessel, an Icom waterproof speaker microphone will free up your hands, allowing you to take the controls more safely.

Most Icom business two way radios, marine handportable radios, Amateur handheld radios, and avionic handportables have speaker microphones as optional accessories.

To watch our video on this subject click on 'Benefits of Using a Two Way Radio Speaker Microphone'.

To see our full range of Icom Microphones, visit the 'Icom Microphone section' on our website to see how they can enhance your Icom two way radio experience.