JRC

Japanese manufacturer of marine electronics since 1915, producing GMDSS radio communication equipment including MF/HF radios, VHF radiotelephones, NAVTEX receivers, EPIRBs, SARTs, and AIS transponders. JRC delivered the first coast radio station in Japan in 1921 and began supplying GMDSS equipment in 1992. A wholly owned subsidiary of Nisshinbo Holdings Inc., JRC has consolidated net sales of 159,871 million yen and operates a global marine service network (Star Network).