Icom America Blog

Ham radio operator using microphone

Who's that on the Radio?

Creating Your Ham Identity

Amateur Education Regulations
Operator using Icom Radio installed in vehicle

Choosing a Mobile Radio

Cut through the clutter—let’s break down the basics, top models, and what fits your industry.

Land Mobile Network Business Education
People using Icom Radios for  interconnected communications

A CLEAR Path to Interconnected Communications

Modern teams require instant, reliable communication across multiple technologies

Land Mobile network Business Technology
FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access) and TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) technologies are used in P25

Key Differences between FDMA vs. TDMA Technology

FDMA vs. TDMA: Which Radio Tech is Right for You?

Land Mobile Technology Education
Satellite Operations

Satellite Operations – Amazing Technology, Grids and Grins

Never tried satellite ops? Jim Wilson highly recommends this fun and accessible part of ham radio!

Amateur Education Technology
a Marine VHF Radio and Cellphone side by side

Why Your Cell Phone Can't Replace a Marine VHF Radio

Avid boaters and anglers know never to venture onto the water without two crucial communication devices: their cell phone and a marine VHF radio...

Marine Safety
f Network Technology

Radio Scouting – Mentoring the Next Generation of Hams

How digital mobile radio is changing professional communications

Amateur Technology Education
Network Technology

Controlling Satellite Coverage with Icom SAT100

Did You Know You Can Control Satellites?

Network Technology Education

IC-9700 Spectrum Scope showing FM signal from the International Space Station

VHF Simplex Operation and Spectrum Scope Use

VHF simplex needs stations—use a spectrum scope to find them

Amateur Technology Education
Pilot using Icom aviation radio

Aviation Radio Communication Best Practices

Effective radio communication is the backbone of aviation safety.

Aviation Safety Education
Pilot using Icom aviation radio

Top Three Two-Way Radio Technologies for Schools

Upgrade Your School's Communication Today! Discover the Top 3 Two-Way Radio Technologies That Keep Staff Connected—From Daily Operations to Emergency Response.

Land Mobile Network Safety Education Technology
group of Lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion Battery Degradation & Prevention

All lithium-ion batteries degrade over time, but understanding the causes can help you maximize their lifespan and maintain optimal performance.

Amateur Aviation Land Mobile Marine Network Technology Safety