Beware of Counterfeit Icom Products

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Beware of Counterfeit Icom Products

ICOM has reported seeing some counterfeit copies of Icom radios available online with some also arriving in the UK to unsuspecting buyers. These copies look like genuine Icom radios but when examined more closely are not and are significantly inferior in both quality and performance.

Several buyers have contacted ICOM believing they have purchased and thought they were receiving a genuine ICOM. On arrival the radios had an incorrect UK channel set, some channels missing and in some cases, buttons not functioning as expected.

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Icom Announce IC-T10 VHF/UHF Dual-Band FM Transceiver

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Icom Announce IC-T10 VHF/UHF Dual-Band FM Transceiver

Icom has announced details of a new 5W VHF/UHF dual-band Amateur handheld radio called the IC-T10. The IC-T10 has been built to the high-quality commercial spec that you would expect from Icom. The radio features a clear easy to use layout, rugged commercial build, IP67 dust-tight specification and waterproofing, 1500mW loud audio and long-lasting Li-Ion battery life all making it an ideal radio for beginners and seasoned Amateur radio enthusiasts alike. Its strong Mil-Spec build and range of features will also make it a practical dual band radio for voluntary Amateur radio emergency services such as Raynet.

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Hungarian Initiative

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The presidency of the Hungarian Amateur Radio Association announces a tender for the lease of radio equipment.

The aim of the tender is to provide young beginners who do not have an independent income with radio equipment. To bridge the period until they have their own equipment for HF and VHF and associated equipment, for a period of half a year, which can be extended by a maximum of two and a half years, taking into account the activities carried out in the previous period.

To be eligible, young operators must be members of the Hungarian MRASZ, hold a valid license and be able to install antennas. Supported applicants are expected to participate in club events and contests, and also report on their activities.