I.C.S. Electronics Limited is a specialist marine electronics company operating in Coast Stations, Commercial and Leisure markets. Our systems include GMDSS, DSC, VHF, MF, HF and NAVTEXFor over 25 years ICS Electronics have set themselves apart from the competition by focusing only on marine communications. We therefore fully understand the technical and operational environment for civil and military maritime applications, MRCCs, ports and harbours and the oil and gas industry. The benefit to our customers is that they receive clearly explained, accurate and specialist advice in the field of marine communications that are fit for purpose. Our products and services range from turn-key fully integrated solutions for an MRCC or Coast Station, to the supply of a new paper roll for a NAVTEX receiver. ICS Electronics do not just sell equipment and services; we actively participate in promoting and helping set industry best practice through international committees, maritime organisations and technical forums around the world including IMO, ETSI, IEC, ITU, IALA. ICS Electronics is often consulted by international/national agencies and administrations for guidance on marine communication issues. |
New Technology - Radio over IP/Voice over IP (RoIP/VoIP) Voice Switches in Marine Communications SystemsICS has complimented its Coast Station Marine Communications Systems with the introduction of a new RoIP/VoIP Voice Switch. When used with the new ICS V4 RoIP Gateway and the V4 Radio Telephony Control Unit (RTCU), virtually any radio base station can be connected to the system providing seamless VoIP communications from radio to operator and operator to radio.  (Click for a larger image) The ICS V4 audio switch is different to generic VoIP technology in that has been specifically designed to meet the challenges faced in marine voice communications. These include: single point source to multi receive paths, IP packet time stamping and synchronisation, scheduled broadcasting of voice messages to multiple site and radio types, voting and quasi-synchronous modes. |