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9 articles from Professional AV practitioners
One Device, Two Networks: Meet IP-M60, the World’s First LTE and VHF Marine Hybrid Transceiver
Icom’s IP-M60 sets a new standard in marine communications by bringing LTE and VHF into a single, purpose-built hybrid transceiver. It uniquely combines a traditional VHF marine transceiver—relied on worldwide for maritime safety—with LTE connectivity for long-range, land-based communication within cellular coverage. By uniting these two networks in a single handheld device, the IP-M60…
Icom’s IP Radios Fill Critical Gaps in Privacy, Range, and Cost for Commercial Fishermen
The 2024 Pacific Marine Expo served as a platform for exploring how advanced radio technologies are supporting specialized industries. Secure and far-reaching communication remains a critical need for the commercial fishing sector. Rick Waedekin, the President of Coast Marine Marketing and Icom’s West Coast Sales Rep, spoke with Harold Whittlesy of Satellite Technical Services…
Icom’s Wireless LAN Radio System: Redefining Communication in the Commercial Boating Industry
Icom’s Senior Sales Manager, Ray Novak, joins Rick Waedekin, Icom’s West Coast Rep and Coast Marine Marketing President, for a conversation at the Pacific Marine Expo. They discuss Icom’s new wireless LAN radio system designed to improve marine communication through secure, internet-based connectivity. These radios are compact, waterproof, and built to handle rugged conditions. Unlike…
Fact or Fiction: X-band vs. S-band Radar and Exploring Their Effectiveness
Maritime professionals must understand how wavelength differences impact radar performance in challenging conditions
Launch Sites, Rocket Tech, Tourism: Drivers of the Space Economy Making Headway in 2024
Beyond rockets and satellites, commercialization and orbital tourism are reshaping the economics of space exploration this year
The Influence of Modern Entertainment on Commercial Installations
Live entertainment technology is reshaping how businesses design immersive experiences across commercial spaces
The Role of Power and Energy Automation in Commercial and Residential Technology
Smart power management is reshaping how integrators approach energy distribution across modern buildings
The Market is Here, the Market is Now Long Version
The EV revolution is reshaping industries far beyond the dealership, creating new opportunities for businesses ready to capitalize on sustainable transportation
Modernizing Space Planning & Design with Virtual Reality Tools
Virtual reality tools are helping commercial integrators eliminate miscommunication and accelerate design decisions before construction begins