What KP Performance Antennas does

KP Performance Antennas is a private U.S. manufacturer of broadband RF antennas and supporting accessories, founded in 2008 and operating as a brand under parent company Alive Telecom alongside sister company Radiowaves. The company's product portfolio spans Yagi, Parabolic, Omni, Grid, Horn, Log Periodic, Panel Sector, and Reflector antennas covering frequency ranges from sub-6GHz through 42GHz millimeter wave, with specific models supporting 2x2 and 4-port MIMO configurations for 5GHz and mmWave deployments. Target use cases include point-to-point backhaul, point-to-multipoint distribution, 5G network densification, enterprise Wi-Fi, and rural fixed wireless access.

KP Performance generates revenue through hardware sales distributed exclusively via an authorized distributor network, with no direct-to-end-customer e-commerce channel. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, consistent with a B2B transaction model targeting telecom operators, enterprise wireless buyers, and WISP/ISP customers. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount trends, funding history, patents, or certifications in the public source data. The contact footprint (toll-free and international lines with a 708 area code suggesting a Chicago-area office) is the only indirect indicator of physical presence beyond the Irvine, California headquarters listed in firmographic data. The brand is positioned as a broad-line antenna catalog, leveraging the broader Alive Telecom portfolio for shared infrastructure rather than standing as a standalone vertically integrated wireless equipment vendor.

Name

KP Performance Antennas

Legal name

Alive Telecom

Website

https://kpperformance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KP Performance Antennas is a private U.S. manufacturer of broadband RF antennas and accessories, operating as an Alive Telecom brand alongside sister company Radiowaves and distributing exclusively through authorized channel partners to telecom operators, enterprise wireless buyers, and ISPs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF Antennas and Wireless Infrastructure Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Broadband antennas
• RF antennas
• Wireless infrastructure
• Telecom antennas
• Antenna accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Antenna Hardware Sales: KP Performance Antennas generates revenue through the sale of physical antenna products including Yagi, Parabolic, Omni, Grid, Horn, Log Periodic, Panel Sector, and Reflector antennas. Products are sold with various frequency configurations (ranging from sub-6GHz to 42GHz), MIMO configurations, and connector types to serve telecom operators, enterprise wireless networks, and ISP deployments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

KP Performance Antennas manufactures broadband RF antennas and accessories for telecommunications and enterprise wireless deployments. The product portfolio includes Yagi, Parabolic, Omni, Grid, Horn, Log Periodic, Panel Sector, and Reflector antennas covering frequency ranges from sub-6GHz through 42GHz, with various MIMO configurations and connector types for telecom operators, ISPs, and enterprise wireless networks.

Product overview

KP Performance Antennas offers a comprehensive portfolio of antenna products for telecommunications and enterprise wireless applications. The product lineup includes six core antenna types: Yagi antennas (directional), Parabolic antennas (point-to-point/backhaul), Omni antennas (360-degree coverage), Grid antennas, Horn antennas (wideband), and Log Periodic antennas (broadband monitoring), along with Panel/Sector antennas for sector-specific coverage and Reflector antennas for enhanced gain. Supporting these are Accessories/Hardware Packs and Cables for installation. Specific product models include the 2-Foot Collapsible Parabolic Antenna (4950-7125 MHz, 30 dBi, 2x2 MIMO), 5GHz 13 dBi Dual-Pol Omni Antenna, Flat Panel Antenna (KP-5DPFP-23, 4900-6200 MHz, 23 dBi), and 35GHz-42GHz 65-Degree Sector Antenna (KPP-3SX4-65, 18.1 dBi, 4-port). The company operates under Alive Telecom and is part of a family of telecommunications brands including Radio Waves.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yagi Antennas Directional Yagi antenna product line for directional wireless communications applications, designed for telecom and enterprise wireless deployments.
• Parabolic Antennas Parabolic dish antenna products designed for point-to-point wireless connectivity and backhaul applications in telecommunications networks.
• Omni Antennas Omni-directional antenna products providing 360-degree coverage for broad area wireless deployments including WISP and enterprise networks.
• Grid Antennas Grid-style antenna products designed for wireless connectivity applications requiring directional signal focus.
• Horn Antennas Horn antenna products for broadband wireless communications and measurement applications.
• Log Periodic Antennas Log periodic antenna products designed for wideband wireless communications and monitoring applications.
• Panel Sector Antennas Panel and sector antenna products for wireless coverage in specific directions and sectors, supporting cellular and enterprise wireless deployments.
• Reflector Antennas Reflector antenna products designed for enhanced signal direction and gain in point-to-point wireless links.
• 2-Foot Collapsible Parabolic Antenna (KP-2CP-49-71-30) 2-foot collapsible parabolic antenna covering 4950 MHz to 7125 MHz frequency range, with 2x2 MIMO configuration, 30 dBi gain, N-type female connectors, sold as 2-pack for 5GHz band applications.
• 5GHz 13 dBi Dual-Pol Omni Antenna 5GHz omni-directional antenna with 13 dBi gain and dual polarization (H/V) for broad coverage wireless applications.
• Flat Panel Antenna (KP-5DPFP-23) Flat panel antenna for 4900-6200 MHz frequency band, 23 dBi gain, 2x2 MIMO with N-female connectors, supporting H-V and 45-degree slant polarization for 5GHz applications.
• 35GHz-42GHz 65-Degree Sector Antenna (KPP-3SX4-65) 35GHz-42GHz sector antenna with 65-degree beamwidth, 18.1 dBi gain, 4-port configuration with 45-degree slant polarization for enterprise 5G and millimeter wave applications.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered parent and sister.

• Alive TelecomparentOthersAlive Telecom is the parent company operating KP Performance Antennas and Radiowaves.com. These companies appear to be part of a unified corporate portfolio serving the wireless infrastructure market.
• RadiowavessisterOthersRadiowaves (radiowaves.com) operates as a sister company under the Alive Telecom umbrella alongside KP Performance Antennas, suggesting complementary product lines or shared corporate infrastructure.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MikroTik: Manufacturer of routing and wireless equipment (including integrated antennas) popular with WISPs and small ISPs. Comparable through shared customer base and a price-competitive channel model.
• Ubiquiti: Sells broadband wireless products (including airMAX, LTU, and UniFi lines) widely used by WISPs and enterprise customers. Comparable through overlapping WISP/enterprise customer base and channel-driven distribution.
• PCTEL: Designs and manufactures antennas and RF products for industrial, enterprise, and telecom applications including 5G-ready antenna solutions. Directly comparable in product category, frequency coverage, and customer base.
• Cambium Networks: Provider of fixed wireless broadband and Wi-Fi solutions targeting WISPs and enterprise networks. Sells antenna-integrated radios into overlapping customer segments (ISPs, enterprise wireless) using a channel-driven model.
• MTI Wireless Edge: Developer and manufacturer of flat panel, sector, and broadband antennas for commercial, military, and WISP applications. Comparable as a niche antenna specialist serving telecom and broadband wireless customers.
• RadioWaves: Sister company under Alive Telecom offering a comparable range of microwave and broadband antennas for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and broadcast applications. Closest direct comparable given shared parent, overlapping frequency coverage, and similar channel model.

Emerging players

• Pasternack (Infinite Electronics): Broadline RF components and antenna distributor/manufacturer offering off-the-shelf antennas, cables, and accessories. Comparable in product overlap (antennas, cables, RF accessories) and channel-driven B2B sales motion, though more of a catalog/range than a focused antenna specialist.

Broad incumbents

• CommScope: Large incumbent manufacturer of wireless network infrastructure including a broad portfolio of base station antennas, microwave antennas, and RF components serving the same telecom operator and WISP customers as KP Performance.
• Amphenol (Antenna Solutions): Diversified interconnect and antenna manufacturer offering cellular, Wi-Fi, and industrial wireless antennas. Comparable to KP Performance in product category but with vastly greater scale and broader end-market reach.

Others

• Ericsson (Antenna Systems): Major RAN and antenna systems vendor serving global mobile operators with integrated radio/antenna solutions. Broadly comparable through shared customers (mobile operators) and product category, though operates at much larger scale and as part of a full RAN portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kp_antennas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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