What Icom UK does

Icom (UK) Ltd is a wholly-owned UK subsidiary of Icom Inc. (Japan), founded in 1974 by Dave Stockley as Thanet Electronics and headquartered at Altira Park, Herne Bay, Kent. Operating for 50 years in the UK market (as of 2024), the company distributes and supports Icom's full range of two-way radio transceivers, receivers, navigation products, and accessories across marine, amateur (ham), professional/business, aviation, emergency services, and consumer segments.

The product portfolio spans proprietary and standards-based radio technologies including D-STAR digital amateur radio, SDR (software-defined radio), NXDN/dPMR IDAS digital PMR, LTE/PoC over 4G cellular, IP/WLAN, Iridium-based Satellite PTT (IC-SAT100), GMDSS-compliant commercial maritime radios, AIS transponders, and ATEX-certified radios for hazardous environments. Notable proprietary innovations include the IP-M60 (world's first hybrid LTE/VHF marine radio) and the IC-7300 platform, which has surpassed 100,000 units sold globally since 2016. The portfolio is supported by software products (RS-BA1 remote control, RMS-IP dispatcher), mobile applications (RS-MS1i, RS-M500), and accessory ecosystems under both Icom and the new IJKP sub-brand.

The business operates an exclusive authorized dealer model across the United Kingdom and Eire, complemented by direct online sales of merchandise only, trade show participation, and event-driven marketing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (radios and accessories), one-time software licenses, usage-based radio hire through dealers, and repair/warranty services. Customer segments include commercial maritime, leisure marine, amateur radio enthusiasts, business/PMR users, emergency services, aviation, and event organizers, with pricing spanning from £199.99 entry-level handhelds to £5,375.00 premium base-station transceivers. The company holds ISO-level regulatory certifications (GMDSS, ATEX, aviation airband), has received the NMEA Best Marine VHF Radio Award for 10+ consecutive years, and maintains strategic partnerships with the RYA, RSGB, and Icom America.

Name

Icom UK

Legal name

Icom (UK) Ltd

Website

https://icomuk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Icom (UK) Ltd is a wholly-owned UK subsidiary of Icom Inc. (Japan) that distributes two-way radio transceivers, marine, amateur, and professional radio equipment through an authorized dealer network across the UK and Eire, serving marine, aviation, amateur, business, and emergency-services customers since 1974.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Two-Way Radio Products: Primary revenue stream from sale of two-way radios, transceivers, receivers, and navigation products across multiple market segments including professional, amateur, marine, and aviation
2. Accessories Sales: Sale of radio accessories including batteries, chargers, headsets, microphones, antennas, mounting kits, power supplies, speakers, and cables
3. Software and Firmware Products: Sale of control software, programming software, USB drivers, and firmware updates for Icom radio products
4. Radio Hire Services: Short-term radio hire services through dealer network for events and temporary communication needs
5. Repair and Warranty Services: Service department providing repair and warranty services for Icom radio products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Icom UK designs, manufactures, and distributes two-way radio communication equipment including transceivers, receivers, and navigation products for marine, amateur radio, professional/business, aviation, and emergency services markets. The company sells radios, base stations, mobile units, handheld devices, and Satellite PTT, LTE/PoC, and IP/WLAN communication systems alongside a full range of accessories (batteries, headsets, antennas, mounting kits) and supporting software, primarily through an authorized UK and Eire dealer network.

Product overview

Icom UK is a two-way radio and communications equipment manufacturer/distributor with over 60 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of radio products across multiple market segments: Digital Two-Way Radio (IDAS Digital using NXDN/dPMR standards), PMR/Private Mobile Radio for business use, ATEX radios for hazardous environments, LTE/PoC Radio Systems (IP503H, IP510H, IP501M, IP501MB) providing nationwide 4G coverage, IP Advanced Radio Systems using WLAN networks, Satellite PTT Radios (IC-SAT100, IC-SAT100M) using Iridium satellite network, Marine VHF/DSC Radios including the award-winning IC-M510 EVO and IC-M430 series, GMDSS commercial maritime radios (GM600, GM800), AIS transponders (MA-510TR, MA-600TRBB), Amateur/Ham Radio transceivers (IC-7300MK2, IC-7760, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-705 SDR), D-STAR Digital Amateur Radio systems, Radio Receivers/Scanners (IC-R8600, IC-R30), Aviation/Airband radios, PMR446 licence-free walkie talkies (IC-U20SR, IC-F29DR3), and Network/RoIP gateways (VE-PG4). Products are available in fixed-base, vehicle mount, and handheld formats with supporting accessories and software including RS-BA1 Version 2 remote control software, RS-M500 smartphone app, and RMS-IP dispatcher software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IJKP: A new affiliate brand of Icom designed to offer cost-effective accessory solutions vetted and recommended by Icom Inc.

Products and services

• IDAS Digital Two-Way Radio Digital two-way radio system using NXDN/dPMR standards providing digital voice communication with IDAS features including GPS tracking, emergency calling, and voting operations for professional and business users.
• PMR / Private Mobile Radio Professional mobile radio systems for business and commercial use including handheld, mobile, and repeater options with analogue and digital operation.
• ATEX Explosion-Proof Radio Explosion-protected radios certified for use in hazardous areas including the IC-F3202DEX and F4202DEX series for oil, gas, mining, and chemical environments.
• LTE/PoC Radio System Push-to-Talk over Cellular radios providing nationwide coverage using 4G LTE networks including IP503H, IP510H, IP501M handsets and IP501MB base station with no licence requirements.
• IP Advanced Radio System (IP/WLAN) WLAN-based radio system using existing wireless networks for licence-free communication. Uses IP110H handsets and IP1100CV controller for scalable building communications.
• Satellite PTT Radio Global satellite Push-to-Talk radios using Iridium network. IC-SAT100 handheld and IC-SAT100M mobile provide communication in remote areas with no cellular coverage.
• Marine VHF/DSC Radio Marine radios from handheld to fixed-mount with DSC capability including IC-M510 EVO (award-winning), IC-M430, IC-M94DE (with AIS receiver), and black box solutions for leisure and commercial marine users.
• GMDSS Marine Radio Global Maritime Distress and Safety System compliant radios for commercial SOLAS vessels including GM600 VHF and GM800 MF/HF radios with Class A DSC operation.
• AIS Equipment Automatic Identification System transponders and receivers including MA-510TR and MA-600TRBB Class B AIS transponders that display vessel traffic and aid navigation safety.
• Amateur Radio (Ham) Transceivers HF/VHF/UHF amateur radios including IC-7300MK2, IC-7760, IC-7610, IC-9700, IC-705 SDR transceivers available as handheld, mobile, and base station formats for amateur radio enthusiasts.
• D-STAR Digital Amateur Radio Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR) system with DV mode operation including ID-52E PLUS, ID-50E, ID-5100E handhelds and network repeaters for digital amateur radio communication.
• Radio Receivers / Scanners Wideband communications receivers for listening including IC-R8600 and IC-R30 SDR receivers providing coverage from HF to UHF bands.
• Aviation / Airband Radio Aeronautical radios including IC-A25NE/CE handheld and IC-A220T panel mount radios for 8.33/25 kHz operation for pilots and aviation businesses.
• PMR446 Licence-Free Walkie Talkies Licence-free two-way radios operating on PMR446 frequencies including IC-U20SR ultra-compact radio and IC-F29DR3 professional digital/analogue models.
• Network / RoIP Gateway Radio over IP gateway systems. VE-PG4 RoIP gateway connects multiple radio protocols and systems over IP networks.
• IC-905 VHF/UHF/SHF All Mode Transceiver Industry-first multi-band transceiver covering 144MHz, 430MHz, 1200MHz, 2400MHz, 5600MHz and 10GHz (with optional CX-10G transverter). SDR technology with all-mode operation.
• IC-7760 HF/50 MHz Transceiver 200W HF/50 MHz base station transceiver for serious contesters and DX hunters. Features SDR technology with remote operation capability. Awarded 2025 Good Design Award.
• IC-M510 EVO Marine VHF/DSC Radio Advanced fixed-mount marine VHF with built-in NMEA 2000, 25W Hailer/RX Hailer, smartphone control via RS-M500 app. NMEA 2025 Product of Excellence Award winner.
• IP-M60 LTE/VHF Marine Hybrid Transceiver World's first LTE and VHF Marine hybrid radio combining conventional marine VHF with 4G LTE connectivity for land and sea communication.
• IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT Radio World's first satellite PTT handheld radio using Iridium satellite network. Provides global Push-to-Talk communication in remote areas. Includes IC-SAT100M mobile version.
• IP110H Wi-Fi Transceiver Compact IP/WLAN business radio handset operating on existing wireless networks. Licence-free communication scalable to largest buildings.
• Radio Accessories Complete range of radio accessories including batteries, chargers, microphones, headsets, speakers, antennas, software, mounting kits, power supplies, cases, and cables. IJKP branded accessories offer cost-effective solutions.
• RS-BA1 Version 2 Remote Control Software Remote control software for operating Icom transceivers over IP network or Internet. Supports IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7760, IC-9700, and IC-705.
• Radio Hire Services Short-term radio hire service available through the dealer network for events, sporting fixtures, festivals, and temporary communication needs.
• Repair and Warranty Services Service department providing repair and warranty services for Icom radio products at the Herne Bay headquarters.

Quantifiable outcome

• IC-7300 has achieved over 100,000 units sold worldwide since 2016 launch
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Icom AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Icom UK and Icom America partnered to jointly sponsor the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) 2026, the 'Olympic Games' of Amateur Radio being held in the United Kingdom for the first time. This represents a major international sponsorship collaboration between the two Icom regional operations.
• Talking HeadsetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver the last two decades, Talking Headsets has supplied comprehensive headset solutions for the Icom range of two-way radios. Also managed communications for events like the World English Sporting Clay Championships using Icom LTE radios.
• Ninehundred CommunicationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio communication specialist that installed Icom LTE radio system for North Lincs Aggregates, providing efficient vehicle communication solutions.
• Seawood YachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading maritime equipment and services provider supplying Icom GMDSS radio equipment to the superyacht industry, including the £9.5 million refit of superyacht 'My Bash'.
• Sounds Good TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Old Coulsdon, Surrey, supplied Icom LTE/PoC radio system to APCOA Parking Maidstone covering 270 square miles.
• CAMCOM RADIO (Cambridge Mobile Communications)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplied Icom Airband ground-to-air base solution for Spitfires.com operations involving the iconic Spitfire aircraft.
• Highland Signals LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScottish communications specialists who used Icom LTE two-way radios for the Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle charity fundraiser event.
• Marathon CommunicationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunications equipment supplier supporting high-profile triathlons with Icom LTE handsets.
• Royal Yachting Association (RYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIcom UK works with RYA through RYA Accredited Training Schools, the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, and providing VHF radio advice for RYA Onboard Trainers.
• Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIcom UK supports RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park with IC-905 All-Mode Transceiver and other SDR transceivers. Participation in RSGB Convention and D-STAR QSO Party events.
• TX FilmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBob McCreadie (G0FGX) from TX Films produces comprehensive product review and overview videos for Icom amateur radio products including IC-7300MK2, IC-905, IC-R15, and ID-52E.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Zello: Zello is a smartphone-based push-to-talk app that competes with Icom UK's IP503H/IP510H LTE/PoC radios in small business, hospitality, and event communications. It represents a software-only alternative to dedicated PoC hardware, threatening Icom's addressable market in cost-sensitive LTE/PoC segments.

Broad incumbents

• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is the global incumbent in professional two-way radio (MOTOTRBO, APX series) and command center software. It directly competes with Icom UK's IDAS/PMR lines while also offering broader public safety, video, and analytics solutions that extend beyond Icom's portfolio.
• Garmin (Marine Communications): Garmin is a broad marine electronics incumbent producing VHF radios, AIS, and chartplotters that compete with Icom UK's marine portfolio at the integrated helm-station level. Its VHF 215i/315i series and AIS 800 overlap directly with Icom's IC-M510 EVO and MA-510TR offerings.

Direct peers

• Kenwood (JVCKENWOOD): Kenwood is a Japanese competitor that overlaps with Icom UK across amateur radio transceivers, professional PMR/LMR, and DMR digital two-way radio. Its NEXEDGE and TK series directly compete with Icom's IDAS and PMR product lines in the UK dealer channel.
• Tait Communications: Tait Communications is a New Zealand-based DMR/P25/LTE mobile radio manufacturer with strong UK presence in utilities, mining, and public safety. Its TP and TM series compete with Icom UK's PMR and IDAS digital radio offerings in mission-critical private network deployments.
• Hytera Communications: Hytera is a Chinese-headquartered direct competitor in DMR (a competing standard to Icom's IDAS/NXDN/dPMR), TETRA, and body-worn cameras. It acquired Sepura, a UK-based TETRA specialist, giving it direct overlap with Icom UK in the British public-safety and PMR markets.
• Entel UK: Entel is a UK-based manufacturer of professional and ATEX-certified submersible two-way radios, competing directly with Icom UK in the hazardous environment and maritime commercial PMR segments through shared UK dealer channels.
• Yaesu: Yaesu is the most direct amateur radio competitor to Icom UK, offering HF/VHF/UHF transceivers, handhelds, and the System Fusion digital/analog C4FM protocol. Its FT-710, FT-DX10, and FTM-500 compete head-to-head with Icom's IC-7300MK2 and IC-7760 lines at ham radio dealerships in the UK.
• Sepura (Hytera subsidiary): Sepura is a UK-based (Cambridge) TETRA radio specialist now owned by Hytera, directly competing with Icom UK's IDAS and PMR offerings in UK public safety, utilities, and transportation verticals. Its SC and SRG series radios are widely deployed by UK emergency services.
• Standard Horizon (Vertex Standard / Motorola subsidiary): Standard Horizon (now under Yaesu/Motorola) is the closest direct competitor to Icom in fixed-mount and handheld marine VHF/DSC radios. Its GX and HX series compete with Icom's IC-M510 EVO and IC-M37 EVO for NMEA awards and UK marine electronics dealer shelf space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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