Icom

/ˈaɪ.kɒm/ noun

Definition

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

Etymology

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.

Kelly Says

ICOM revolutionized amateur radio by introducing the first commercially successful handheld transceivers in the 1970s, earning cult status among ham radio operators worldwide. The company's IC-7300 became so popular that it sparked a renaissance in amateur radio, attracting younger enthusiasts to a hobby once considered aging.

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