Emergency Communications

Meet IC-SAT100, a Satellite PTT Radio Built for the World’s Most Demanding Environments

Let’s have a look at Icom’s IC-SAT100, a satellite Push-To-Talk radio designed for moments when ordinary communication just isn’t an option. Powered by the Iridium satellite network, this rugged handheld delivers instant one-to-many communication at the push of a button—no cell towers or ground infrastructure required. Built to thrive in harsh environments, it’s waterproof,…

Beyond the Call: Volunteer Sacrifices and the Radios Powering Search & Rescue Missions in the Field

Search and rescue missions are often measured in minutes, where clear communication can mean the difference between life and death. In King County, Washington, search and rescue operations are powered primarily by volunteers—about 600 individuals alongside 16 sheriff’s deputies. Collectively, these volunteers respond to 150–200 missions per year, contribute more than 49,000 hours annually,…

Moses Lake Airshow Recap: Reliable Communication in Action with ICOM’s IP501 Radios

Reliable communication is important for safety, coordination, and operations at events like the 2025 Moses Lake Airshow. This high-traffic event brings together aviation professionals, vendors, and emergency services who depend on stable, real-time communication to stay efficient. Tim Thometz, the Territory Channel Manager at Icom, at the Moses Lake Airshow showcases the company’s IP501 radios, which…

AV Anywhere: Portable AV Systems Are Now Essential for Mission-Critical Response in Unpredictable, Connectivity-Challenged Environments

In crisis scenarios, portable AV systems must perform under pressure because failure is not an option. As Keysight Technologies notes, the evolution of mission-critical communications now depends on low-latency, mobile-ready platforms that can operate reliably in unstable, infrastructure-poor conditions, making portable AV systems essential for real-time response and public safety operations. These are the…

Icom and EPCOM Showcase Real-World Impact of Trusted Communications at IWCE 2025

Two communications leaders demonstrate how reliability and partnership transform emergency response operations

New Telex-Icom Compatibility Enables Channel Change, ANI, and Emergency Decode from Dispatch

Dispatchers gain direct control over mobile radio functions, reducing response time in critical communications scenarios

Building the Future of Communication: Inside the IWCE 2025 Experience

Industry leaders converge to shape the next generation of mission-critical wireless technology and connectivity solutions

Tech-Mom Journey: From CERT to Stars, Inspiring the Next Generation with Desiree Baccus

A single mother's path through emergency response and amateur radio demonstrates how hands-on curiosity opens unexpected doors in technology careers

ICOM at IWCE 2024: IP730 is the Solution to Scalable and Effective Communication Systems for Critical Services

Critical services leaders are turning to advanced IP-based radio systems to streamline operations across distributed teams and challenging environments

Surviving Bad Weather: Top 5 Tips from Icom

When severe weather strikes, advance preparation and reliable communication tools become the difference between safety and crisis