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LAM Communications Ltd.

LAM Communications Ltd., also known as LAMCO, is a family-owned business that deals in the sale and distribution of Amateur and CB Radio equipment. The company is an authorized dealer for ICOM UK and Yaesu UK, supplying HAM Radio and CB Radio equipment to hobbyists and businesses.

Overview
LAM Communications Ltd. provides amateur and CB radio equipment to both hobbyists and professional users. The company is an authorized distributor for manufacturers such as ICOM and Yaesu.

History
The Marsh Group of Companies, the parent entity, was established in 1920 as a freight company. LAM Communications Ltd. was founded in 2001, focusing on the market for amateur and CB radio equipment.

Location
The LAMCO showroom is located at: 5 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1TH, United Kingdom.

Key People
Lee Marsh - Managing Director Claire Marsh - Company Secretary David Workman - Engineer Simon Nash - Commercial Sales Manager Joe Darbyshire - Digital Marketing and Sales

Products and Services
LAMCO offers new and used amateur and CB radio equipment. The company provides a 12-month warranty on their LAMCO Approved Used Equipment Range. Additionally, they sell and hire transceivers to businesses for both short-range (VHF/UHF) and long-range (PoC using 4G/LTE technology) communication needs.

Business Model
LAMCO distributes new transceivers supplied by ICOM UK and Yaesu UK, as well as other related equipment from authorized suppliers. The company also purchases second-hand transceivers from hobbyists, which are then tested by their engineer. These used items are sold with a 12-month warranty. Equipment that does not meet LAMCO's standards is sold on their sister site, Junksale.co.uk, without warranty or returns.

Market Position
LAMCO is a notable dealer in the UK market for CB and amateur radio equipment. The company operates alongside competitors such as Radioworld, Moonraker, Waters and Stanton, and Martyn Lynch and Sons.

Achievements
LAMCO has been recognized as Dealer of the Year by ICOM UK, acknowledging their performance in sales and customer service.

Future Plans
LAMCO plans to expand by increasing the volume of premium used equipment in their inventory.