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One Device, Two Networks: Meet IP-M60, the World’s First LTE and VHF Marine Hybrid Transceiver

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…

MarketScale·Feb 5, 2026
Icom’s IP Radios Fill Critical Gaps in Privacy, Range, and Cost for Commercial Fishermen

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…

Pro Av·Jul 11, 2025
Icom’s Wireless LAN Radio System: Redefining Communication in the Commercial Boating Industry

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…

Pro Av·Jul 8, 2025
Fact or Fiction: X-band vs. S-band Radar and Exploring Their Effectiveness

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

Kelly Gordon·Aug 22, 2024
Launch Sites, Rocket Tech, Tourism: Drivers of the Space Economy Making Headway in 2024

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

Daniel Litwin·Feb 5, 2024
The Influence of Modern Entertainment on Commercial Installations

The Influence of Modern Entertainment on Commercial Installations

Live entertainment technology is reshaping how businesses design immersive experiences across commercial spaces

Ben Thomas·Jan 8, 2024
The Role of Power and Energy Automation in Commercial and Residential Technology

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

Ben Thomas·Jan 3, 2024
The Market is Here, the Market is Now Long Version

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

Transportation·Oct 2, 2023
Modernizing Space Planning & Design with Virtual Reality Tools

Modernizing Space Planning & Design with Virtual Reality Tools

Virtual reality tools are helping commercial integrators eliminate miscommunication and accelerate design decisions before construction begins

Dan Gundry·Aug 30, 2023
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