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ATEX approved two way radio equipment meets the European Directive 94/9/EC, and provides a safe solution to radio communications for potentially explosive atmospheres.

ATEX radios may be coloured blue and marked with an ‘EX’ symbol indicating ATEX certification. ATEX approved radios are manufactured to very stringent requirements and high manufacturing standards to reduce or eliminate any risk of generating the tiniest spark as well as heat produced by the device. Able to withstand explosive atmospheres, such as mines and other potentially explosive or hazardous areas. When working in these sensitive environments, often exposed to oil and gas, any device or action that emits sparks or heat could cause a dangerous chemical reaction. From the radio casing to batteries, everything has to be constructed for safety, AND only ATEX approved accessories must be used with the correct radio. ATEX radios operate at a lower output power and are normally IP67 compliant to protect them from dust and allowing immersion in water.

The ATEX radio certification indicates that a radio is built to withstand explosive atmospheres, such as mines and other hazardous areas. When working in these sensitive environments, often exposed to oil and gases, any device or action that emits or cause, sparks or heat could cause a dangerous chemical reaction. This is why ATEX radios are particularly relevant within the process & petrochemical industries, and used in 'confined spaces'; often simply referred to as 'confined space radios'.

The MED (Marine Equipment Directive) Wheel-mark, or Ships Wheel as it is sometimes referred too, is an accreditation that is required for marine equipment on seagoing vessels worldwide. It applies to any ship flying a European Country flag including the EEA & EFTA member state.

While most European Directives require products to carry the "CE" mark, products certified under the MED carry the "wheel mark". Since 18 September 2016, the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 2014/90/EU must have been applied. This directive has repealed the original MED 96/98/EC, which was successfully implemented in 1999.

The Wheelmark is granted once a product has been demonstrated to meet the safety at sea requirements as stipulated by the Marine Equipment Directive. It is the “flag administration” of the Member State that has the authority for issuing certification - in the UK, this is the MCA.

Countries within the European Union have one or more nominated “Notified Bodies” which carry out the work to demonstrate that equipment placed on board ships meets safety at sea requirements. Products which they approve for use are required to use the Wheelmark, which must be affixed directly to the product or to its packaging.

Icom has over 50 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of the most technically advanced two way radio products in the world, Icom has earned a reputation for high quality, innovation and performance. Icom's extensive range of two way radio, navigational products and systems include: IDAS Digital Two Way Radio (NXDN/dPMR); Two Way Radio for Business (PMR/ PBR); ATEX radio; LTE/PoC Radio; IP radio; Satellite PTT Radio; Amateur radio; Receivers/Scanners; D-STAR digital Amateur radio; Marine radio; AIS Equipment; GMDSS commercial maritime radio; aviation/Airband radio; and licence free walkie talkies (PMR446). With unparalleled UK based support.