What Radio Waves does

RadioWaves is a brand operated by Alive Telecom that designs and sells microwave antennas for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint wireless communications. The company serves telecommunications carriers needing backhaul links, enterprises deploying private CBRS and campus networks, broadcast operators using studio-to-transmitter links, and providers using ISM and LMDS spectrum, across a 1.9–40 GHz product range that covers all unlicensed and licensed band requirements. Its catalog includes High Performance Parabolic Reflector antennas (HP/HPD series), Standard Performance parabolic antennas (SP/SPD series), sector, flat panel, and omni-directional antennas, along with mounting accessories such as the SST-2/3KIT strut kit. Dual-polarization is a recurring design feature across the line, supporting higher link capacity for backhaul and enterprise applications.

The core technology is passive RF antenna engineering: parabolic reflectors for long-haul high-performance links, flat panels for compact deployments, sectors for point-to-multipoint coverage, and omni antennas for broad dispersion. RadioWaves claims the largest in-stock inventory of microwave antennas in the industry, enabling same-day shipping — a lead-time differentiator in a category where many competitors quote on custom orders.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of antennas and accessories, distributed globally via an authorized distributor network with 24/7 technical support, supplemented by direct enterprise phone sales. Customer-facing segmentation is vertical-based (telecom, enterprise, broadcast) and use-case-based (CBRS, ISM, LMDS). The company is privately held, headquartered in North Billerica, Massachusetts, and operates within the Alive Telecom group alongside sister brand KP Performance, sharing manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Radio Waves

Legal name

Alive Telecom

Website

https://radiowaves.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RadioWaves, an Alive Telecom brand, designs and sells microwave antennas (1.9–40 GHz) for telecom backhaul, CBRS private networks, broadcast, and enterprise connectivity, distributed via authorized resellers with same-day shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Microwave Antennas / Wireless Communication Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail (CRACAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passive Filters & RF Passives (LC Filters/Diplexers/Baluns/Attenuators) (HDAHANAG), Microwave & RF Signal Chain ICs (Mixers/Detectors/Attenuators) (HDAHAMAL)

Keywords

• Microwave antennas
• Wireless backhaul
• Parabolic antennas
• Point-to-point communications
• Telecommunications infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

North Billerica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Microwave Antenna Sales: RadioWaves generates revenue through the sale of high-performance microwave antennas including parabolic reflectors, sectors, flat panels, and omni-directional antennas operating across 1.9-40 GHz frequency spectrum. Products support both licensed and unlicensed band requirements for telecommunications, CBRS, ISM, LMDS, broadcast, and enterprise applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RadioWaves designs, manufactures, and sells microwave antenna systems — including high-performance and standard-performance parabolic reflector antennas, sector antennas, flat panel antennas, and omni-directional antennas — operating across the 1.9–40 GHz frequency spectrum. The products support Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint wireless communications for telecommunications backhaul, CBRS private LTE, ISM, LMDS, broadcast, and enterprise campus applications. Distribution is handled through an authorized distributor network backed by the largest in-stock inventory in the industry, enabling same-day shipping.

Product overview

RadioWaves, an Alive Telecom company, offers a diverse product portfolio of high-quality microwave antennas spanning 1.9-40 GHz frequencies. The product lineup includes High Performance Parabolic antennas (HPD series), Flat Panel antennas (SPD series), Sector antennas, and Omni antennas, along with mounting accessories. These antennas support Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint applications across all unlicensed and licensed band requirements, serving telecommunications backhaul, CBRS, ISM, LMDS, broadcast, and enterprise applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HPD2-5WNS High Performance Parabolic antenna, 2-foot size, 5 GHz frequency, dual-polarized, standard NS configuration; designed for high-performance wireless backhaul in the 5 GHz band.
• HPD6-11FX 1.8 m (6 ft) High Performance Parabolic Reflector Antenna, dual-polarized, operating in the 10.7–11.7 GHz frequency range; intended for high-capacity licensed-band backhaul links.
• SPD2-5WNS Flat Panel antenna (Standard Performance series), 2-foot size, 4.9–6 GHz frequency range, dual-polarized, standard NS configuration; targets cost-efficient deployments in the 5 GHz unlicensed band.
• SST-2/3KIT Strut mounting kit for 2- and 3-foot parabolic antennas; a separately orderable installation accessory for the antenna product line.
• High Performance Parabolic (HPD) Series Antennas High Performance Parabolic reflector antennas with dual-polarization, covering multiple frequency bands; used for high-performance wireless backhaul in licensed and unlicensed applications.
• Standard Performance Parabolic (SP) Series Antennas Standard Performance parabolic antennas covering 4.9–6 GHz frequencies with standard performance specifications; targeted at cost-efficient deployments.
• Sector Antennas Sector antennas for point-to-multipoint coverage applications; sold as part of the RadioWaves catalog across supported frequency bands.
• Omni-Directional Antennas

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alive TelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadioWaves is an operating company owned by Alive Telecom. The parent company provides manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution infrastructure that enables RadioWaves to maintain the largest in-stock inventory in the microwave antenna industry with same-day shipping capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ericsson: Major telecom OEM with extensive microwave backhaul (MINI-LINK) and 5G radio portfolio. Competes with RadioWaves at the system level for carrier backhaul deployments, though Ericsson bundles antennas with full radio solutions.
• CommScope: Global communications infrastructure provider with a broad antenna portfolio spanning macro cell, microwave backhaul, and small cell. Direct product overlap in microwave antennas; much larger scale and integrated solutions capability.
• Huawei: Global telecom OEM with extensive microwave backhaul product line. Significant competitor in international carrier markets; geopolitical restrictions in some markets limit direct overlap with RadioWaves.
• Nokia: Global telecom equipment vendor with its own microwave backhaul (Wavence) and antenna products. Serves the same Tier-1 carrier customers for 4G/5G backhaul; broader portfolio including radio, core, and fixed network.

Direct peers

• KP Performance Antennas: Sister brand under Alive Telecom selling wireless antennas including parabolic, sector, and omni products. Most directly comparable peer given shared parent, overlapping antenna portfolio, and similar B2B distribution model.
• Cambium Networks: Provider of fixed wireless broadband and Wi-Fi solutions including point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radios and antennas. Overlaps with RadioWaves in unlicensed/ISM band enterprise wireless applications.
• Aviat Networks: Pure-play microwave backhaul equipment vendor selling radios and antennas to carriers and private networks. Direct competitor in the same product category with overlapping customer segments.
• Ceragon Networks: Specialist in wireless backhaul solutions including point-to-point microwave systems and antennas. Closely comparable in end-market focus (carrier backhaul) with a stronger integrated radio+antenna systems approach.
• SAF Tehnika: Latvian manufacturer of microwave backhaul radios and antennas serving carriers and ISPs globally. Similar specialization in point-to-point microwave with comparable frequency band coverage.
• mWAVE Industries: Niche US manufacturer of custom and standard microwave antennas, reflectors, and waveguide components. Similar specialization in parabolic reflector antennas for communications and radar applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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