Icom marine VHF radios

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Are you sailing through inland waterways in Europe this year? If so, you may need an ATIS capable VHF radio with a valid ATIS code

ATIS stands for Automatic Transmitter Identification System. This system is used on inland waterways in various countries in mainland Europe. At the end of every transmission the radio sends out a unique FFSK data signal, which contains the user or ship's unique ATIS call sign, which identifies you to marine coast stations and inland stations.

Icom's current range of VHF Handheld and VHF/DSC fixed marine radios are ATIS (Automatic Transmission Identification System) capable, including the models that are sold in the United Kingdom. They can be simply programmed by Icom UK or your local dealer to work on this system.

All you need to do before contacting the Icom is to e-mail OFCOM at licencingcentre@ofcom.org.uk with your name, vessel name, vessel callsign and MMSI number. OfCOM will then assign a Notice of Variation (NOV) to your licence, which may be sent to you electronically. You can then contact either the Icom or your local Icom dealer with your newly issued ATIS number and have it programmed into your radio.

Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS) for vessels makes VHF transmissions when they navigate via inland waterways of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxemburg, Moldova, The Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland, Serbia & Montenegro, as of March 2009. * * * Icom's comprehensive range of products includes radio transceivers, receivers and system products for the Private Mobile Radio (PMR), Radio Amateur, leisure marine, commercial maritime, aviation and consumer markets.