Icom

/ˈaɪ.kɒm/ noun

A Japanese manufacturer of amateur radio equipment and marine communication devices. Also used generically to refer to radio communication equipment in amateur radio contexts.

Japanese company name, likely abbreviation of 'International Communication' or similar. Founded in 1954 in Osaka, became prominent in global amateur radio market. Name reflects post-WWII Japan's international technological aspirations.

📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb