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26 articles from Professional AV practitioners
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,…
From Hospitals to Warehouses, the IP110H Keeps Your Team in Sync
Icom’s IP110H is a compact, license-free WLAN radio built to keep teams talking—clearly and instantly—over an existing wireless network. Designed for environments like hospitals, hotels, warehouses, and tunnels, it delivers real-time, full-duplex voice using Icom’s advanced IP radio system. From Bluetooth capability to USB-C charging and a sleek, pocket-friendly design, the IP110H feels modern,…
The IP501H Brings Effortless, Wide-Area Communication to Your Team
Meet Icom’s IP501H, a cellular two-way radio built for instant wide-area communication over LTE (4G) and 3G networks. It works just like a traditional radio—supporting individual, group, and all-call conversations—without the need for repeaters or a dedicated IP network. With everything included in the box, the IP501H is designed for quick setup and fast…
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…
From Ground to Sky: How Icom Radios Connect Crews, Docks, and Air Traffic at AirVenture 2025
Nestled in the shaded quiet of Oshkosh’s Seaplane Base, there exists a side of EAA AirVenture that many attendees never see. Unlike the bustling main grounds, the Seaplane Base operates for just one week each year, transforming from an unused shoreline into a hub of aviation activity. It takes hundreds of volunteers and days…
Voices of History: How Icom Radios Keep Warbirds Flying Safely at AirVenture 2025
For aviation enthusiasts, few sights stir the imagination quite like the thunder of restored warbirds filling the skies at AirVenture. What began in 1964 as a small group of former military pilots salvaging surplus aircraft has grown into one of the most celebrated showcases of flying history, preserving the legacy of WWII and Korean-era…
Hamvention 2025: Icom Ham Radios Inspire Beginners and Veteran Operators Alike
Dayton Hamvention 2025 drew amateur radio hobbyists of all experience levels who shared stories and personal milestones. Icom ham radios took center stage in many of these testimonials, featuring longtime fans to new licensees discovering the hobby through family and school. Attendees praised the reliability, sound quality, and ease of use of models like the…
Dayton Hamvention 2025: Amateur Radio Operators Trust Icom for Performance and Reliability
At Dayton Hamvention 2025, amateur radio operators expressed strong support for Icom equipment. Many of them have had years of experience using a range of Icom radios, from portable handhelds to high-powered base stations. Users praised the brand’s reliability, sound quality, and straightforward operation across various setups, including RVs and travel scenarios. D-STAR technology…
Icom IP501 Radio Communication Systems Enable Real-Time Communication Across the Moses Lake Airshow—from Dispatch to Direction
The 2025 Moses Lake Airshow at Grant County International Airport showcased not only aviation displays but also the critical role of reliable radio communication systems in high-traffic public events. These two-way radio systems remain vital tools for coordination, safety, and rapid response among event staff and emergency services. Icom’s Territory Channel Manager, Tim Thometz,…
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…
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…
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
A New Era of Customer-Centric Communication at IWCE 2025
Industry leaders are abandoning one-size-fits-all solutions in favor of specialized communications built for mission-critical operations
Icom Aviation Radios Stand Out at 2024 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Dependability and Cutting-Edge Technology
Pilots trust these radios for their unmatched signal strength and decades of proven reliability in the skies
Enhancing Remote Search and Rescue Communications in King County: Key Strategies and Innovations
Rugged terrain and spotty connectivity demand new approaches to coordinating life-saving missions in remote mountain regions
Icom Hits Orlando for the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE 2024)
A major wireless communications player showcases its latest innovations at the industry's premier gathering in Orlando
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
Enhancing Public Service Communications with P25 Systems
Public safety agencies can reduce operational costs while expanding communication coverage through standardized radio systems
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
Two-Way Radios Essential to All Operations in Disney Parks
Behind the magic, seamless communication keeps Disney Parks running smoothly through strategic radio coordination across thousands of daily operations
Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility and Efficiency Through Radio Communications
Low-tech radio systems prove surprisingly effective at solving modern supply chain coordination challenges
Elevating Garage Door Excellence with Icom Radios
Two-way radios transform how garage door manufacturers coordinate operations and prioritize worker safety on the factory floor
How do Noise-Canceling Microphones Work?
The technology that separates human voices from background noise to deliver crystal-clear radio communication
IC-F7000 SERIES Noise-Cancelling Feature
Clear communication cuts through even the loudest environments with advanced audio filtering technology
ICOM Goes to APCO 2023
This radio equipment maker demonstrates cutting-edge communication solutions to first responders at the industry's largest annual gathering
Radio Communication on the Jersey Shore
Lifeguards and beach staff depend on two-way radios to coordinate everything from safety protocols to daily operations along the Jersey Shore