What COMTEK Communications Technology does

COMTEK Communications Technology, Inc. is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based developer and manufacturer of specialty wireless communications equipment, operating since 1972. The company designs and produces hardware across three regulated FCC frequency bands — 72-76 MHz, 76-88 MHz, and 216-217 MHz — including portable body-worn transmitters (M-175, M-216, M-216 Option P7), base station transmitters (BST-25, BST-50b, BST-75, BST 25-216, BST 75-216), and personal receivers (PR-75a, PR-75P, PR-216, PR-216 76-88, PR-216 Option P7). Proprietary features include AutoSmart-Tuning (AST) for automatic receiver configuration, companded audio processing for high-fidelity reproduction, Flash Memory channel programmability, and a multifunction RF indicator for field troubleshooting.

The company's products are configured into integrated application kits for film and television production (IFB, ENG trucks, talent cueing), assistive listening and personal FM systems, wireless tour-guide and industrial training, equestrian training (ALS-216, up to 300-foot range), discrete cueing for law enforcement and presentations (RC-216), and language interpretation for courts, government, and houses of worship. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; COMTEK sells direct-to-customer through comtek.com, departmental email addresses (sales@, service@, technical@, accounting@), and a single phone line, supported by a service department for repairs and warranty work. The firm is privately held with 1–10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no public leadership roster, and no named enterprise customers in the input data, indicating a small, owner-operated specialty hardware business sustained by a long-tenured installed base and reputation in professional audio markets.

Name

COMTEK Communications Technology

Legal name

COMTEK Communications Technology, Inc.

Website

https://comtek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

COMTEK Communications Technology is a Salt Lake City-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1972 that designs specialty FM wireless audio transmitters, receivers, and integrated systems for film and TV production, assistive listening, tour-guide, equestrian training, discrete cueing, and language interpretation markets, selling direct via its website and email.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Communications Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Wireless audio transmitters
• Wireless audio receivers
• Assistive listening systems
• IFB broadcast equipment
• Personal monitor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

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. Wireless Communications Hardware: COMTEK generates revenue through the sale of specialty wireless communications equipment including transmitters, receivers, and accessories. Products are sold as individual units and as integrated systems/kits for specific applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

COMTEK designs, develops, and manufactures specialty wireless communications hardware including portable body-worn transmitters (M-175, M-216 series), base station transmitters (BST-25, BST-50b, BST-75, BST 25-216, BST 75-216), and personal receivers (PR-216 series, PR-75 series). The hardware is assembled into integrated application kits such as the ALS-216 equestrian trainer, RC-216 discrete cueing system, FPM-216 field program monitoring kit, AT-216 personal FM assistive listening kit, and CC-75 MLD large-area installation system, and is sold across 72-76 MHz, 76-88 MHz, and 216-217 MHz frequency bands.

Product overview

COMTEK Communications Technology is a manufacturer of specialty wireless communications equipment operating in three frequency bands: 72-76 MHz, 76-88 MHz, and 216-217 MHz. The product portfolio consists of portable body-worn transmitters (M-175, M-216, M-216 Option P7), base station transmitters (BST-25, BST-50b, BST-75, BST 25-216, BST 75-216), and personal receivers (PR-75a, PR-75P, PR-216, PR-216 76-88, PR-216 Option P7). These hardware components form integrated systems for specific applications including the ALS-216 Personal Trainer for equestrian training, RC-216 Receive-A-Cue for discrete cueing, FPM-216 Field Program Monitoring for film production, AT-216 Personal FM for assistive listening, and CC-75 MLD for large area installations. The product ecosystem is supported by accessories including antennas, battery chargers, microphones, carrying cases, rack mounts, and cables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M-216 Transmitter High-performance frequency synthesized wireless microphone transmitter with dual function audio processing for transmission of both standard or high-fidelity channels. Separate connectors for electret microphone and auxiliary input, with automatic modulation settings for companding or non-companding audio processing. Targets professional wireless audio applications.
• M-216 Option P7 Transmitter Portable, battery-powered transmitter with BNC RF output, dedicated aux or line level input, and extended low frequency response. Bundled with SLW-216 loaded flexible helical antenna and CB-36 XLR audio input cable for on-the-go field use with superior RF transmission and greater operating range.
• M-175 Personal Transmitter Compact body-worn transmitter designed for reliable one-way remote communication. Features 88 user-selectable channels, EQ settings for speech discrimination in noisy environments, separate connectors for electret microphone and auxiliary input, and a microphone mute switch.
• BST-25 Base Station Transmitter Advanced, versatile, highest fidelity IFB, cueing, and remote program monitoring transmitter operating in the 76-88 MHz band. Features 119 user-selectable channels, balanced mic or line level input, and a switchable EQ circuit for either speech intelligibility or full range high fidelity operation.
• BST-50b Base Station Transmitter Base station transmitter designed for assistive listening, language interpretation, and high fidelity one-way radio link applications. Compatible with wide-band or narrow-band assistive listening receivers of any make. Offers 120 mW of power for large arenas and stadiums.
• BST-75 Base Station Transmitter Mini base station transmitter operating on all standard letter channels and Part 90 narrow-band channels in the 72-76 MHz range. Features Flash Memory 98-channel programmability, multifunction RF indicator, and a compact all-metal enclosure suitable for rack-mount or portable use.
• BST 25-216 Base Station Transmitter Frequency synthesized base station transmitter with dual function audio processing for transmission of both standard or high fidelity channels. Features 57 user-selectable channels with companded and non-companded audio processing. Compatible with PR-216 receivers and other manufacturers' receivers operating in the 216-217 MHz band.
• BST 75-216 Mini Base Station Transmitter Full fidelity, programmable mini base station transmitter with Flash Memory synthesized channel programmability. Available with three EQ settings (Pro Audio, Communication, Communication with narrow-band compatibility). Features multifunction RF indicator for troubleshooting.
• PR-216 Receiver Highest fidelity, professional quality personal monitor receiver. Digitally synthesized and frequency agile, compatible with M-216, M-216 Option P7, BST 25-216, and BST 75-216 transmitters. Features automatic audio processing and high audio output power.
• PR-216 76-88 Receiver Professional quality personal monitor receiver for TV, motion picture production, and entertainment industries. Operates in the 76-88 MHz band with 199 user-selectable channels. Compatible with BST-25 Base Station Transmitter for IFB, talent cueing, and camera crew applications.
• PR-75a AutoSmart-Tuning Receiver Simple-to-use, reliable personal receiver with AutoSmart-Tuning function. Automatically turns on and initiates tuning when an earphone is plugged in. Available with pro-audio EQ (PR-75P) for high fidelity or standard EQ for speech intelligibility. Compatible with M-175, BST-75, and BST-50b transmitters.
• PR-216 Option P7 Receiver Versatile receiver with BNC antenna connector, short whip antenna (SLW-216), and adjustable line level audio output up to +15 dB. Suitable for point-to-point RF links, remote speaker linkups, and field applications. Battery powered with phantom power capability.
• ALS-216 Personal Trainer System Equestrian training system enabling trainers to communicate with riders over long distances with clear speech. Trainer wears M-216 transmitter with lapel microphone, rider wears PR-216 receiver. Effective range up to 300 feet with multiple receivers supported.
• RC-216 Receive-A-Cue System Discrete one-way in-ear cueing system for live presentations, interview rooms, and law enforcement applications. Uses PR-216 receiver with NTC-102 neckloop and IR-10D induction earpiece. M-216 transmitter supports live cueing or AUX input for prerecorded material.
• FPM-216 Field Program Monitoring Kit Battery-powered in-the-field monitoring kit combining M-216 Option P7 transmitter with two PR-216 receivers. Designed for directors, crew, and client reliable wireless program monitoring during location sound recording.
• AT-216 Personal FM System Digitally synthesized wireless auditory assistance kit with internal audio processing emphasizing speech intelligibility frequencies. Compatible with hearing aids and cochlear processors via NTC-102 neckloop. Available with Smart-Mic or Enviro-Mic environmental microphone options.
• CC-75 MLD Installation System Large area assistive listening installation system for permanent installation in houses of worship, theaters, and auditoriums. Features BST-75 base station transmitter, two PR-75a AutoSmart-Tuning receivers, rack mount, remote dipole antenna, and 12-volt AC power supply.
• SLW-216B Base Load Whip Antenna Base load whip antenna accessory for M-216 Option P7 transmitters, ordered separately, designed to reduce interference from close-proximity equipment, mitigate handling noise, and improve RF stability when the transmitter is carried in a bag.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 300 feet wireless range for equestrian training applications
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Shure: Shure is a major incumbent pro audio brand with broad wireless microphone, IFB, and personal monitoring products (PSM series) that compete across COMTEK's core markets from a much larger scale and R&D base.
• Anchor Audio: Anchor Audio manufactures portable PA, wireless tour guide, and assistive listening systems, with product lines comparable to COMTEK's wireless tour guide and language interpretation offerings.
• Sennheiser: Sennheiser is a global pro audio incumbent with wireless microphone, IFB, and assistive listening offerings that overlap with COMTEK's professional wireless audio portfolio across broadcast, film, and live production.
• Telex (Bosch): Telex, also part of Bosch, has historically manufactured wireless intercom, IFB, and assistive listening products, overlapping with COMTEK's broadcast cueing and assistive listening SKUs.

Direct peers

• Listen Technologies: Listen Technologies manufactures assistive listening, language interpretation, and wireless audio distribution systems for venues — directly comparable to COMTEK's large-area CC-75 MLD installation and language interpretation offerings.
• Williams Sound: Williams Sound is a U.S.-based manufacturer of wireless assistive listening, language interpretation, and tour guide systems, overlapping directly with COMTEK's PR-75 / AT-216 / CC-75 / BST-75 product lines across ADA and tour-guide verticals.
• Clear-Com: Clear-Com (part of HME) is a leading broadcast intercom and IFB systems vendor serving film, TV, and ENG workflows — directly overlapping with COMTEK's FPM-216 field program monitoring, studio IFB, and ENG truck cueing use cases.
• RTS Intercom Systems (Bosch): RTS, a Bosch brand, manufactures professional broadcast intercom and IFB systems used in TV production and ENG trucks, comparable to COMTEK's broadcast IFB and talent cueing product lines.

Emerging players

• HOLLYLAND: HOLLYLAND is an emerging player in wireless intercom and video/audio transmission for film production and live events, competing for the same IFB and crew monitoring workflows that COMTEK addresses with its FPM-216 system.
• Phonic Ear: Phonic Ear (a William Demant company) produces hearing assistance, personal FM, and assistive listening systems that overlap with COMTEK's AT-216 and CC-75 MLD product lines for schools and institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/com-tek-communications

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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