ICOM
Icom Inc. is a Japanese manufacturer and seller of wireless communication products, including land mobile, amateur (ham), marine, and aviation radios, as well as communications receivers and network equipment. The company is known for its 'Made in Japan' quality, designing, engineering, and producing its products entirely in its own facilities in Japan.
Key aspects of Icom Inc. include:
- Product Lines: Icom manufactures a wide array of communication equipment, such as transceivers, marine radars, and wireless LAN products. Its products serve various professional sectors, including public safety, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Marine Corps.
- Technology Focus: The company emphasizes the use of advanced RF (radio frequency) technology and has been a pioneer in incorporating digital technology, such as digital signal processors and digital PLL synthesizers, into its radios.
- Global Presence: Founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1954 and incorporated in 1964, Icom has a worldwide sales and service network with products sold in over 180 countries and subsidiaries in the US, Australia, Germany, Spain, and China.
- Quality and Reliability: Icom radios are known for their ruggedness and reliability, undergoing rigorous in-house testing and meeting environmental standards such as US Military Standard 810 specifications.
