Radicom
GenComm (Radicom) is a Midwest US value-added reseller and system integrator of two-way radios, in-building wireless, and emergency vehicle upfitting solutions, serving primarily public safety agencies and enterprises across Wisconsin and Illinois.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1963
- HeadquartersMchenry, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Radicom does
GenComm, operating under the Radicom umbrella, is a Midwest US-based value-added reseller and system integrator specializing in two-way radio communications and public safety infrastructure. The company distributes and integrates equipment from a broad partner ecosystem that includes Kenwood/EF Johnson, L3Harris, Hytera, and Tait as core radio brands, supported by ~30 additional vendors spanning in-building wireless (ADRF, fiplex by Honeywell, G-WAVE), vehicle upfitting (Setina, Pro-gard, Havis, Gamber Johnson), rugged computing (Getac), and dispatch consoles (Zetron, Solacom). Core technical capabilities cover analog and digital radio protocols (P25 Phase 1 & 2, DMR Tier 2 & 3), multiband mobile radio operation across VHF/UHF/7-800MHz/900MHz, advanced encryption, lone-worker and emergency-alert safety features, FCC licensing assistance, and emergency vehicle communications integration.
The business model is a hybrid of one-time hardware sales and project-based professional services. Five physical offices (Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin plus Johnsburg/McHenry in Illinois) support a regional field-sales go-to-market targeting government/public safety agencies as the primary vertical, with secondary verticals in manufacturing, education, healthcare, transportation, utilities, hospitality, corporate, and security. Recurring revenue is nascent via Push-to-Talk Over Cellular offerings (NexWave and Hytera HORIZON). Pricing is quote-based on multi-year contracts, with no public price list.
The customer base is anchored in government and public-safety buyers (police, fire, EMS, highway departments), evidenced by a 7+ year relationship with Burnett County Highway Department. The company positions itself as "The Midwest's Leader in Public Safety Communications, Two-Way Radios, and Vehicle Upfitting," competing as a regional specialist rather than a national distributor. No parent company, investors, or ownership structure are disclosed in the source data.
Radicom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Radicom
- Legal name
- GenComm
- Website
- https://radicom.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1963
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- GenComm (Radicom) is a Midwest US value-added reseller and system integrator of two-way radios, in-building wireless, and emergency vehicle upfitting solutions, serving primarily public safety agencies and enterprises across Wisconsin and Illinois.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Radicom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Public Safety Communications Equipment and Integration
- NAICS
- Telecommunications Resellers (517121)
- SIC
- Radiotelephone Communications (4812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) (HDAIAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Neutral Host & In‑Building Connectivity (DAS/Small Cells) (HDAIAGAC)
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Where Radicom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mchenry
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Radicom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Two-Way Radio Equipment Sales: Sale of two-way radios, mobile units, and portable radios from brand partners including Kenwood/EF Johnson, L3Harris, Hytera, and Tait. One-time hardware purchase model.
- System Integration & Installation: Professional installation services for two-way radio systems and in-building wireless infrastructure. Includes emergency vehicle upfitting with equipment integration.
- In-Building Wireless Solutions: Design and deployment of in-building wireless coverage solutions for buildings and facilities.
- Radio Accessories: Sales of complementary radio accessories, peripherals, and replacement parts.
- FCC Licensing Services: Assistance with FCC licensing for radio frequency usage, regulatory compliance services.
- Push-to-Talk Over Cellular (NexWave): Cellular-based push-to-talk solutions enabling instant communication over existing cellular networks.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing for equipment and services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Radicom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Radicom is a Midwest regional value-added reseller and systems integrator of two-way radio communications, public safety equipment, and emergency vehicle upfitting solutions. The company sells and installs multiband radio systems, in-building wireless infrastructure, radio accessories, and vehicle communications equipment sourced from leading manufacturers, and complements these hardware offerings with professional installation, FCC licensing assistance, and push-to-talk-over-cellular (NexWave) subscription services for government agencies and commercial customers.
Product overview
GenComm is a two-way radio and public safety communications equipment distributor and integrator serving the Midwest region. The company offers a portfolio of communication solutions centered around Two-Way Radios & Systems and In-Building Wireless infrastructure, supplemented by Emergency Vehicle Upfitting services. The company distributes and integrates products from major brands including Kenwood/EF Johnson, L3Harris, Hytera, and Tait, and offers complementary services including Radio Accessories, Graphics, FCC Licensing assistance, and Push-to-Talk Over Cellular (NexWave) solutions. Featured products include the Tait TM9900 Multiband Mobile Radio supporting multiple frequency bands and digital protocols (P25 and DMR), and the Hytera HORIZON PTT Over Cellular platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- 7+ years of customer retention demonstrated by Burnett County Highway Department relationship
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Radicom
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Radicom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Radicom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
37 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Kenwood/EF JohnsoncoreAuthorized dealer/reseller for Kenwood and EF Johnson two-way radio products. These are flagship brands in the GenComm portfolio, featured prominently on the website's Brands section.
- L3HarriscoreAuthorized dealer/reseller for L3Harris two-way radio and communications equipment. Featured as a major brand partnership with dedicated brand page on the website.
- HyteracoreAuthorized dealer/reseller for Hytera radio products including the Hytera HORIZON PTT over cellular solution. Multiple product spotlights feature Hytera products.
- TaitcoreAuthorized dealer/reseller for Tait Communications radio products including the featured Tait TM9900 Multiband Mobile Radio. Featured prominently on the website with dedicated brand page.
- IcomminorReseller of Icom two-way radio equipment. Listed among partner brands on the website.
- NexWavecoreNexWave push-to-talk over cellular solution offered by GenComm, providing instant cellular-based communications without dedicated radio infrastructure.
- Pro-gard ProductsminorReseller of Pro-gard emergency vehicle equipment and products for vehicle upfitting.
- RocklandminorReseller of Rockland custom vehicle products for emergency vehicle upfitting.
- Setina ManufacturingminorReseller of Setina emergency vehicle equipment and partitions for police vehicles.
- SolacomminorReseller of Solacom communications equipment.
- Sound Off SignalminorReseller of Sound Off Signal emergency lighting and communications equipment.
- TecNiqminorReseller of TecNiq LED lighting products for emergency vehicles.
- UnicationminorReseller of Unication two-way radio and paging equipment.
- ZetronminorReseller of Zetron dispatch and communications console equipment.
- CradlepointminorReseller of Cradlepoint wireless networking equipment for vehicle and portable connectivity solutions.
- Gamber JohnsonminorReseller of Gamber Johnson mobile computing mounting equipment for vehicles.
- HavisminorReseller of Havis vehicle mounting and docking equipment for mobile computing.
- Kustom SignalsminorReseller of Kustom Signals radar, video, and communications equipment for law enforcement.
- GetacminorReseller of Getac rugged computing devices for public safety vehicles.
- ADRFminorReseller of ADRF (Advanced RF Technologies) in-building wireless distributed antenna system (DAS) equipment.
- fiplex by HoneywellminorReseller of fiplex in-building wireless solutions (part of Honeywell).
- Safe-ComminorReseller of Safe-Com wireless communications equipment.
- SetcomminorReseller of Setcom intercom and communications systems for emergency vehicles.
- FireComminorReseller of FireCom firefighter communications equipment.
- Kussmaul ElectronicsminorReseller of Kussmaul Electronics vehicle charging and electrical systems.
- Troy ProductsminorReseller of Troy Products emergency vehicle equipment and partitions.
- RitronminorReseller of Ritron two-way radio and MURS radio equipment.
- PrymeminorReseller of Pryme radio accessories including speaker microphones and earpieces.
- Diga-TalkminorReseller of Diga-Talk digital mobile radio (DMR) equipment.
- National2WayminorReseller of National2Way communications equipment and services.
- WestellminorReseller of Westell networking and connectivity equipment.
- G-WAVEminorReseller of G-WAVE (American Built DAS) in-building wireless solutions.
- American AluminumminorReseller of American Aluminum truck equipment and accessories.
- CTech ManufacturingminorReseller of CTech Manufacturing vehicle equipment and storage solutions.
- MindshareminorReseller of Mindshare public safety equipment and supplies.
- OTTOminorReseller of OTTO Communications accessories for two-way radios.
- PrintekminorReseller of Printek mobile printing solutions for public safety vehicles.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Radicom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BearCom: National value-added reseller and integrator of two-way radios, wireless communications, and integrated solutions across the U.S. — directly comparable business model to GenComm with similar public-safety and enterprise verticals, but at significantly greater geographic scale.
- Mobile Communications America (MCA): U.S. two-way radio, integrated communications, and wireless solutions integrator serving enterprise and public-safety customers with similar sales/installation/service capabilities — direct competitor in the LMR systems integration space.
- Day Wireless Systems: Regional two-way radio and wireless communications dealer/integrator in the U.S. West — same dealer-of-multiple-OEMs model as GenComm, focused on public safety, education, and commercial customers with comparable installation/service offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Motorola Solutions: Largest global manufacturer and direct seller of mission-critical communications (APX radios, command software) to public-safety and government — broader incumbent whose products GenComm competes against and whose direct-sales push threatens the reseller/integrator channel.
- L3Harris Technologies: Major Tier-1 OEM of P25 radios and tactical communications — one of GenComm's Core brand partners, but at vastly larger scale; competes indirectly when pursuing direct government contracts in GenComm's territory.
- Hytera: Global Tier-1 OEM of DMR and PTT-over-cellular solutions — another Core brand partner of GenComm; a broad incumbent in the same product categories whose own channel decisions materially affect GenComm's catalog.
- Tait Communications: International Tier-1 OEM of P25/DMR/multiband radios including the TM9900 featured by GenComm — Core brand partner whose product positioning (multiband, interoperability) directly shapes GenComm's value proposition to public safety.
- JVCKENWOOD (EF Johnson): Manufacturer of P25 and DMR two-way radios under the EF Johnson and KENWOOD brands — Core brand partner of GenComm and a broad incumbent in the same mission-critical communications market.
- Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF): Manufacturer of in-building DAS and public-safety wireless repeater solutions — one of GenComm's partner brands; broader incumbent on the supply side of GenComm's In-Building Wireless practice.
Emerging players
- Zetron: Provider of dispatch consoles and integrated command-and-control solutions for public safety — a GenComm partner brand with partial product overlap into the dispatch/integration niche GenComm serves.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights4 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Radicom
What does Radicom do?
Radicom is a Midwest regional value-added reseller and systems integrator of two-way radio communications, public safety equipment, and emergency vehicle upfitting solutions. The company sells and installs multiband radio systems, in-building wireless infrastructure, radio accessories, and vehicle communications equipment sourced from leading manufacturers, and complements these hardware offerings with professional installation, FCC licensing assistance, and push-to-talk-over-cellular (NexWave) subscription services for government agencies and commercial customers.
Is Radicom a public or private company?
Radicom is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Radicom founded?
Radicom was founded in 1963. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Radicom based?
Radicom is headquartered in Mchenry, United States, in the North America region.
How does Radicom make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Two-Way Radio Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are system Integration & Installation, in-Building Wireless Solutions, radio Accessories, FCC Licensing Services and push-to-Talk Over Cellular (NexWave).
Who are Radicom's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BearCom, Mobile Communications America (MCA) and Day Wireless Systems. Broad incumbents are Motorola Solutions, L3Harris Technologies, Hytera, Tait Communications, JVCKENWOOD (EF Johnson) and Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF). Zetron is listed as an emerging player.
Does Radicom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Radicom.
What industry is Radicom in?
Radicom's product category is Public Safety Communications Equipment and Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAKAB, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), with a secondary code of HDAIAGAC, Neutral Host & In‑Building Connectivity (DAS/Small Cells). Its NAICS code is 517121 and its SIC code is 4812.