Icom Europe

What Icom Europe does

Icom (Europe) GmbH is a German private limited company headquartered in Heusenstamm, serving as the European distribution and marketing arm of Icom Inc. (Japan), a global manufacturer of radio communication equipment. The company operates as a privately held subsidiary with two Managing Directors (Hiroshi Nakaoka and Yoshiki Enomoto) and a headcount of 11-50 employees, distributing products across the DACH region and broader European markets through an authorized dealer network and an e-commerce-enabled website. Its core technology spans VHF/UHF transceivers with the proprietary D-STAR digital voice and data protocol, marine VHF radios with Class D DSC and NMEA 2000 connectivity, aviation handhelds with GPS and Bluetooth, and hybrid IP/LTE professional land mobile systems.

The product portfolio is organized across four vertical segments: amateur radio (handhelds like ID-52E PLUS and ID-50E, base stations like IC-7760 and IC-905, portable units like IC-705), marine (entry-level through flagship fixed-mount VHF, black box systems, MF/HF long-range, and GMDSS-compliant safety radios), aviation (IC-A25NE/CE handhelds), and professional land mobile (IP730D/IP740D and IP503H LTE/cellular radios). Differentiated technical features include HF direct sampling with FPGA processing, dual independent receivers, IPX7/IP68 waterproofing, Active Noise Cancelling for noisy maritime environments, and AI-segment digital DSC distress calling with GNSS/AIS integration.

The business model is straightforward hardware sales at Recommended Retail Prices inclusive of VAT, with premium pricing on flagship professional equipment (e.g., IC-7760 at €6,662.81). Products are sold through authorized dealer and distributor networks across Europe, supplemented by direct customer support via phone and email. Customer segments span amateur radio operators and marine/boating (both primary), with aviation and professional land mobile as secondary segments. Marketing is executed through a multilingual website, a broad social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn), and earned media via press releases. The company holds multiple sector-specific regulatory certifications (ITU-R M.493 series, ETSI EN 300 338 series, MED, GMDSS) that represent significant barriers to entry in marine and aviation markets.

Name

Icom Europe

Legal name

Icom (Europe) GmbH

Website

https://icomeurope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Icom (Europe) GmbH is the German distribution subsidiary of Japan's Icom Inc., selling amateur, marine, aviation, and professional land mobile radio communication equipment across the DACH region and broader Europe through an authorized dealer network and e-commerce website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Radio Communications Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

RF, Microwave & Wireless ICs (HDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

UWB, NFC & Short-Range Connectivity ICs (HDAHAMAI)

Keywords

• Two-way radio equipment
• Marine VHF radios
• Amateur radio transceivers
• Aviation radio communications
• Land mobile radios

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Soden Am Taunus

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling radio transceivers, handheld radios, base stations, marine radios, aviation radios, and accessories. Products sold at various price points from entry-level to professional equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Icom Europe distributes a comprehensive portfolio of branded radio communication equipment manufactured by parent company Icom Inc. (Japan). The catalog covers amateur radio transceivers (HF/VHF/UHF handhelds, portables, and base stations), marine VHF/MF/HF radios with DSC and GMDSS compliance, aviation handheld radios with GPS and Bluetooth, and professional land mobile hybrid IP/LTE radios. Products are sold through an authorized dealer network across the DACH region and broader European markets.

Product overview

Icom Europe distributes a comprehensive portfolio of professional radio communication equipment under the Icom brand. The product lineup spans multiple categories: (1) Amateur radio equipment including handheld transceivers (ID-52E PLUS, ID-50E, IC-T10), portable units (IC-705), and base stations (IC-7760, IC-905, IC-7100, IC-7300MK2) supporting HF through microwave frequencies with digital modes like D-STAR; (2) Marine radios ranging from entry-level fixed-mount units (IC-M330GE, IC-M423GE) through flagship models (IC-M605EURO), black box configurations (IC-M410BB, IC-M510BB), advanced evolution models (IC-M510E EVO), MF/HF long-range transceivers (IC-M804), and GMDSS-compliant safety radios (GM600); (3) Professional land mobile systems with hybrid IP capability (IP730D/IP740D, IP503H) supporting LTE and 3G networks; (4) Aviation handheld radios (IC-A25NE/IC-A25CE) with GPS and Bluetooth. Key differentiating technologies include D-STAR digital voice/data protocol, DSC (Digital Selective Calling) emergency communication, NMEA 2000 marine networking integration, Active Noise Cancelling for clear communication, and wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and WLAN for remote control and smart device integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ID-52E PLUS VHF/UHF Digital Handheld Transceiver

Quantifiable outcome

• IPX7 waterproof rating (1m depth for 30 minutes) standard on most marine and amateur radios; IP68 (1m depth for 60 minutes) on IC-M510E EVO

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/icomeurope1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@icomeurope
• Facebookfacebook.com/IcomEuropeGmbH
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/icomeurope
• Instagraminstagram.com/icom_europe

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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