Originally established in 1974 as Thanet Electronics, Icom (UK) Ltd started as a retailer and trade distributor to the Amateur radio market. The company has now become one of the country's leading distributors of radio communications products and has built a reputation for providing the marine, aviation, amateur and business markets with high quality products and excellent service. Based in Herne Bay, Icom (UK) Ltd, now employs 39 staff. It has an established dealer network, with more than 1,000 accounts both in the UK and overseas.