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Experience the pinnacle of communication technology with Icom radios, renowned for their advanced features and superior performance. Trusted across a myriad of industries, Icom stands as the go-to provider for reliable, durable, and easily repairable radio equipment, making it an easy choice for recommendation.

At our end, we seamlessly integrate Icom radios into broader systems, customising solutions for sites or businesses. The diverse Icom product range spans business (PMR/PBR), ATEX, marine, to license-free walkie-talkies.

Here in the UK, we maintain a close partnership with Icom. Let us tailor a product that perfectly fits your business needs, whether it’s a small back-to-back system or a comprehensive nationwide deployment with a multi-site link solution.

In simple terms Icom radios come in four types:

Handheld radios are the walkie talkie type of radios you see people carrying around. They are used in constructions sites, security personnel, Schools, Universities and Retail environment. Waterproof ones are very popular. Many have IP67 rating, not just marine ones.

Mounted mobile radios mount in a vehicle and they use the vehicle’s battery for power. You will notice these types in taxis, tractors and construction site cranes. They achieve a better range by using an externally mounted antenna on the vehicle.

Desktop base station radios use mains power. They connect to a cable that leads to an externally mounted antenna. The higher the antenna, the better the range. The vehicle mounted mobile radios are often used as a desktop radio in a control centre, such as a security hub in a University or Shopping Centre.

Digital repeaters cover areas in your business where a two way radio will not transmit or receive. A repeater receives the transmission of a two way radio and rebroadcasts it further. Think of them as signal boosters. They come in both UHF and VHF frequencies and compliment handheld and mobile radios to improve coverage. They can be used in digital or analogue mode.

We are an authorised dealer of all these systems and receive the full support from Icom. We provide high level after-sales service including training and technical support. Get in touch to find out more.

License or License Free

The main difference between a licence-free and a licenced radio is the requirement of an Ofcom licence to operate the device. The licence gives you a unique frequency to operate your radios legally and securely.

Licence-free radios are often cheaper to purchase than licenced radios as they come ready to use out of the box. However, as they are out-of-the-box ready, anyone can operate on the same frequency, which can mean anyone operating a licence-free radio, in range, on your channel will be able to listen to your conversations, and vice versa, meaning potential issue for the safety and protection of staff.

Digital or Analogue

Traditionally, analogue radios have provided reliable communication between team members, but digital radio has far expanded the capabilities of two-way voice communications. Digital radios provide superior voice quality at the reaches of coverage areas, double the capacity of an existing 12.5 kHz channel and up to 40% longer battery life on a single charge.

VHF vs UHF

VHF stands for Very High Frequency, whereas UHF stands for Ultra High Frequency, and it’s important to understand the difference when searching for your radio solution. Radios operating on VHF frequencies work best on minimal obstructions and have a good line-of-sight for communication. VHF frequencies become weaker and aren’t as effective with obstructions. A UHF radio would be more suitable in cases where there are many dense, solid objects between users, although they have less range. There’s also a wider number of frequencies available to UHF, which means there’s less chance of interference from other systems.

Handportable vs Desktop/Mobile

A hand-portable Radio is a battery-operated portable communication device carried by hand or via accessories to clip onto clothing. Desktop/Mobile two-way radio works similar to a hand-portable radio; however, it is in a fixed location, either in a car or on a desk and requires main power. Mobile or Desktop radios are suitable for vehicles, control rooms or in a fixed office location.

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