What BW Broadcast does

BW Broadcast Limited is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of FM broadcast transmission equipment, founded in 1997 by Roger Howe and headquartered in Croydon. The company builds its products in Great Britain, marketing them under an 'Encore' sub-brand, and serves radio broadcasters in more than 100 countries through a combination of authorised dealers and direct sales channels. Its customer base spans local community and LPFM stations, national radio networks, sports venues and major events, drive-in theatres, automotive manufacturers, and government/military applications.

The company's product portfolio centres on the V3 FM Transmitter and V3 FM Translator ranges, which deliver 5W to 1000W output with proprietary Direct to Channel Digital Modulation, integrated 4-band DSP audio processing, Ethernet-based remote control, hot-swappable power supplies, RDS encoding, FSK IDer, and GPS inputs for Single Frequency Network deployments. It is complemented by DSP-based audio processors (DSPXmini Encore, DSPXtra Encore for AM/FM/HD/internet-stream, Ariane Encore leveler, DSPmpX Encore stereo encoder/decoder), monitoring and rebroadcast products (ModMon Encore, RBRX Encore), an RDS Encoder 2025, and a dipole antenna line. Technologies such as Ariane's IDR window gating and DSPmpX's distortion-cancelling clippers are highlighted as proprietary audio-processing differentiators.

BW Broadcast earns revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales ranging from £445 (RDS Encoder) to £6,495 (TX1000 V3 / TR1000 V3), supplemented by B-stock/refurbished units (1-year warranty), bespoke installation and servicing packages, and a WARRANTY PLUS subscription at £495 for five years introduced alongside a standard 5-year product warranty in July 2025. Distribution is global via authorised dealers plus dedicated regional authorised repair centres (PHFcom for Africa/France; Progressive Concepts for the USA), with no external funding, parent company, or acquisitions disclosed. The company is family-run and remains under the leadership of the FM engineering team recruited by its founder prior to his passing.

Name

BW Broadcast

Legal name

BW Broadcast Limited

Website

https://bwbroadcast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BW Broadcast Limited is a UK-based, family-run manufacturer of FM broadcast transmission equipment — including transmitters, translators, audio processors, RDS encoders, and antennas — sold to radio broadcasters in over 100 countries via authorised dealers and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

FM Broadcast Transmission Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB)

Keywords

• FM broadcast transmitters
• Audio processing equipment
• FM radio transmitters
• RDS encoders
• Broadcast transmission hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FM Broadcasting Equipment Sales: Sale of FM transmitters, translators, audio processors, RDS encoders, modulation monitors, rebroadcast receivers, and antennas to radio broadcasters worldwide. Equipment ranges from low-power LPFM transmitters to high-power 1000W units. Also offers B-Stock/refurbished units at discounted prices.
2. Installation and Servicing Services: Complete installation and servicing packages offered to customers. Bespoke/custom equipment solutions available.
3. WARRANTY PLUS: Extended warranty service available for £495 for 5 years, providing loan unit while repairs are conducted. Standard 5-year warranty included with new purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BW Broadcast designs, manufactures, and sells FM broadcast transmission equipment, including FM transmitters, FM translators, audio processors, stereo encoders and decoders, modulation monitors, rebroadcast receivers, RDS encoders, and supporting antennas. The company supplies radio broadcasters, event broadcasters, and government/non-profit organisations across more than 100 countries, offering a complete FM signal-chain product stack engineered and built in the UK.

Product overview

BW Broadcast is a family-run UK company offering a comprehensive portfolio of FM broadcasting equipment designed and manufactured in Great Britain. The product line centers on V3 FM Transmitters and V3 FM Translators as core offerings, complemented by a range of DSP-based audio processing solutions including the DSPXtra Encore (tri-mode for FM/AM/HD Radio and internet streams), DSPXmini Encore (budget-friendly AM/FM processor), DSPmpX Encore (stereo encoder/decoder), and Ariane Encore (audio leveler). The company also provides supporting infrastructure products including the ModMon Encore modulation monitor, RBRX Encore rebroadcast receiver, RDS Encoder 2025, and FM broadcast antennas. All products feature DSP technology, Ethernet/network connectivity, and come with a 5-year warranty as standard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Encore: Product line designation for the latest generation of BW equipment including transmitters, translators, audio processors, and modulation monitors.

Products and services

• V3 FM Transmitters FM broadcast transmitters engineered for radio stations, forming the core transmission product in BW Broadcast's portfolio. Sold to commercial, community, and national radio broadcasters globally.
• V3 FM Translators
• Ariane Encore Audio Leveler
• DSPmpX Encore Stereo Encoder and Decoder
• DSPXmini Encore Audio Processor
• DSPXtra Encore AM/FM/HD Audio Processor
• ModMon Encore FM/MPX Modulation Monitor
• RBRX Encore Rebroadcast Receiver
• RDS Encoder 2025
• FM Broadcast Antennas
• B-Stock Refurbished Units
• WARRANTY PLUS Extended Support Subscription

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty as standard for new products (effective 29th July 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PHFcomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised repair center for BW Broadcast products covering Africa and France region. Contact: [email protected], +33 (0)3 90 20 39 30
• Progressive ConceptscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised repair center for BW Broadcast products covering USA region. Contact: [email protected], 630.736.9822

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz: German multinational with a substantial broadcast division offering FM, DAB+, and TV transmitters plus monitoring equipment. Larger scale and broader portfolio make it a broad incumbent whose transmitter line competes directly with BW's V3 platform in many international tenders.
• GatesAir: US-based (formerly Harris Broadcast) major manufacturer of TV and radio broadcast transmission equipment. GatesAir is a broad incumbent offering end-to-end broadcast solutions including FM transmitters, serving many of the same large-network customers that BW addresses.

Direct peers

• Broadcast Electronics (BE): US manufacturer of AM and FM radio broadcast equipment including transmitters, audio processors, and studio gear. BE is a long-standing direct competitor to BW in the radio transmission and audio processing categories.
• WorldCast Systems: French broadcast technology vendor (incorporating APT and Audemat brands) offering FM transmitters, audio codecs, and monitoring solutions. WorldCast competes with BW across several product categories including transmitter and rebroadcast/monitoring equipment.
• Nautel: Canadian manufacturer of FM and AM broadcast transmitters and audio processing equipment. Nautel is one of the closest direct competitors to BW Broadcast, offering a comparable product range across power levels and serving the same radio broadcaster customer base globally.
• RVR Elettronica: Italian manufacturer of FM transmitters, audio processors, and broadcast accessories. RVR is a similarly-sized direct peer competing with BW across FM transmission and audio processing product categories in European and international markets.
• Elenos (DB Elettronica): Italian-headquartered manufacturer of FM transmitters and broadcast equipment. Elenos is a similarly-sized specialist direct peer with comparable product positioning, focused on compact, high-efficiency FM transmitters for the global radio market.

Emerging players

• Anywave Communication Technologies: North American broadcast equipment manufacturer offering FM and TV transmitters and translators. Anywave is an emerging player in the transmitter space, with overlap to BW's translator and lower-power transmitter products.

Regional players

• Eddystone Broadcast: UK-based manufacturer of FM and AM broadcast transmitters with a heritage similar to BW Broadcast. Eddystone is a regional player competing with BW in the UK market and selected export geographies with comparable FM transmitter product lines.
• OMB (Emision y Recepcion): Spanish manufacturer of FM broadcast transmitters and related equipment. OMB is a regional player with overlapping product categories to BW, particularly active in Latin American and European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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