Marine Communications Technology

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…

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

Where is Icom? Here, There, and Everywhere at the Miami Boat Show 2024

The marine industry's go-to communication standard demonstrated why it's become an essential feature across vessels of every size and style

Radio Ensures Safety First in the High-Stakes Game of Offshore Racing

Critical communication systems keep high-speed powerboat competitors safe and coordinated across unpredictable open waters

Racing Waves: Unleashing the Power of Radio Communication in Powerboat P1 Racing

Reliable radio systems become the lifeline that separates critical incidents from managed emergencies in offshore racing

How Marines Master Communications Through Radio

Effective radio protocols transform military coordination from chaotic to seamless across all operational levels