NCI TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST NEW RADIO FROM ICOM

18 September 2014 - On Press Preview Day at the PSP Southampton Boat Show, Friday 12 September, Alan Richards, Chairman of NCI took delivery of a new radio from Bob Stockley, Managing Director of Icom UK Ltd.

It was the first of a consignment of radios, pre-configured to NCI's own maritime VHF frequency, Channel 65, which will enable NCI to keep seafarers up to date with current weather conditions, provide them with local information and to provide them with radio checks when required.

ALan Richards commented: "The use of a dedicated VHF channel is is a significant and welcome step forward for NCI and we are delighted to be using ICOM’s world class products for this purpose.”

Handing over the radio, Bob Stockley said: “We are very proud that NCI has chosen ICOM equipment to provide vital communication for its lookouts on the newly allocated Channel 65. NCI joins a global community of SAR organisations which depend on ICOM for communication in often challenging and unpredictable conditions”.

Andrew Walkling and Bryan Young from NCI Calshot Tower and Mike Smith (Deputy PR Officer) are also pictured.

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