Profile: Icom (UK) Ltd specializes in offering radio transceivers, scanner/receivers & radio systems for private mobile/ business two way radio (PMR/ PBR), amateur radio, marine radio, commercial marine radio, aviation radio and licence free walkie talkies. The IC-E80D is a handheld VHF/UHF dualband, D-star transceiver. The IC-E80D is designed to be easy to use and contain a new DV mode feature which allows the operator to access D-star repeaters in just two steps. The IC-E80D is capable of providing GPS position reporting functions in DV mode by utilising the optional HM-189GPS. The IC-E80D has wideband receiver coverage and 5W output power on both VHF and UHF bands. It is ideal for a range of users including foundation licencees. The IC-R1500 is not only a powerful PC-controlled receiver, but when a remote control head is added it becomes a mobile or base receiver featuring a high-speed scanning capability of up to 60 channels per second. Its communication receiver covers 0.01 to 3299.999MHz in AM, FM & WFM modes (0.495-1300MHz in SSB and CW modes). It is supplied with a remote control head for mobile or base station use. Green, amber and yellow backlit colors are selectable.