Elenos
Elenos is an Italian manufacturer of FM radio broadcast transmitters, founded in 1977, serving commercial broadcasters, military, and religious radio networks across 100+ countries with its proprietary Indium Series (150W-60kW) and global Centers of Excellence support network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersPoggio Renatico, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Elenos does
Elenos is an Italian designer and manufacturer of FM radio broadcast transmitters, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Poggio Renatico (Ferrara), Italy. The company is part of the Elenos Group (formed 2018), which also includes Itelco (TV and DAB+ transmitters, founded 1962) and Protelevision (digital TV and radio modulation solutions). As of May 2025, the Court of Ferrara opened judicial liquidation proceedings against the original operating entity Elenos S.r.l.; Dacta Broadcast S.r.l., a Dacta Group company, has taken over operational continuity, including warehouse access and customer support. The company's core product line is the Indium Series — a scalable family of FM transmitters ranging from 150W (2RU, low power) to 60,000W (high power), offered in ETG/ET digital and analog variants, plus the ETG Digital Indium series with direct-to-channel digital exciters.
Underlying technology centers on proprietary innovations including Icefet transistors, planar RF architecture across RF modules/combiners/filters, Lifextender adaptive algorithms that adjust output based on environmental conditions and reflected power, and ecosaving energy management. The company states it reinvests 10% of revenue into R&D with a team of 20+ engineers covering DSP, FPGA, mechanical, thermal, and RF power amplifier disciplines (both solid-state and high-power tube). Supporting products include the eBox and Echos 3 remote telemetry/control units (HTTP, SNMP, SMS, GPRS/3G/4G), ECOS N+1 changeover systems with sub-2-second switchover, and the patent-pending Signal Predator direct-sampling FM test-set.
The business model is predominantly hardware sales of FM transmitters, with revenue supplemented by paid training courses (890-2,890 Euros per tier), extended warranty programs (standard 24-month warranty from FOB shipment, with extended-coverage options), and managed services via the global Centers of Excellence network. Sales occur through direct enterprise engagement (BBC, MTV, RTL, NATO Army, Radio Maria, and other named networks), dealer/reseller channels, and 19 certified Centers of Excellence across 100+ countries. Pricing is quote-based with formal written order confirmation; no main-product pricing is publicly disclosed. The company employs 51-100 staff, has installed 40,000+ transmitters cumulatively, and serves religious radio networks, military/government broadcasters, commercial radio networks, and public/community radio as primary segments.
Elenos firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elenos
- Legal name
- Elenos S.r.l.
- Website
- https://elenos.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Elenos is an Italian manufacturer of FM radio broadcast transmitters, founded in 1977, serving commercial broadcasters, military, and religious radio networks across 100+ countries with its proprietary Indium Series (150W-60kW) and global Centers of Excellence support network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Elenos industry classification
Industry- Product category
- FM Broadcast Transmitters
- NAICS
- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)
- SIC
- Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)
- akta.pro primary industry
- RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA)
Keywords
Where Elenos is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Poggio Renatico
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Elenos business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- FM Transmitter Sales: Sale of FM radio transmitters ranging from 150W to 60,000W. Products include Indium Series (ETG/ET models), Digital transmitters, DAB+ transmitters, remote control units, and N+1 changeover systems. Primarily one-time hardware sales with optional extended warranty services.
- Professional Services - Training: Training courses including Fundamental Course (890 Euros), Advanced Course (1,490 Euros), and Elenos Training Week (2,890 Euros). Provides technical fundamentals, hands-on experience, and certification for network managers and technicians.
- Extended Warranty: Extended warranty programs available for registered products. Standard 24-month warranty from shipment date, with option for extended coverage.
- Technical Support Services: 24/7 technical support, remote diagnostics, firmware upgrades, and maintenance services through global Centers of Excellence network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Fundamental Course - 8 hours |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Advanced Course - 16 hours |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Elenos Training Week - 40 hours |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Standard Warranty - 24 months |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Component Replacement Warranty - 6 months |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Elenos product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elenos designs, manufactures and sells FM radio broadcast transmitters (the Indium Series) ranging from 150W to 60,000W in compact 2RU/4RU and high-power rack form factors, together with supporting remote-control telemetry units (eBox, Echos 3), N+1 redundancy changeover systems (ECOS), the Signal Predator direct-sampling test-set, and the Itelco DAB+ transmitter line. It also delivers paid technical training courses (Fundamental, Advanced, Training Week) and global 24/7 support through 19 Centers of Excellence, with products used by commercial broadcasters, religious networks and military organizations in 100+ countries.
Product overview
Elenos is a world leader in manufacturing innovative FM radio transmitters, founded in 1977 and operating as part of the Elenos Group since 2018, with Elenos S.r.l. entering judicial liquidation in May 2025 and Dacta Broadcast assuming operational continuity. The product portfolio centers on the Indium transmitter series—a scalable family spanning 150W to 60,000W across three power tiers (ETG Low Power 150-2000W in 2RU, ETG Medium Power 3500-5000W in 4RU, and ET High Power 10-60kW in rack-mountable configurations)—augmented by the ETG Digital Indium series for direct digital FM transmission. Supporting products include eBox and Echos 3 remote control units for telemetry and network management, ECOS N+1 changeover systems for transmitter redundancy, and the Signal Predator FM direct sampling test-set. The Elenos Group also encompasses Itelco (DAB+/TV transmitters) and Protelevision (digital modulation solutions). Transmitters feature proprietary technologies including Icefet, Lifextender, planar technology, and ecosaving algorithms, with global support through Centers of Excellence.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Itelco: TV transmitters with top-of-the-line energy efficiency at all power levels, all standards, liquid and water-cooled. Founded in 1962 in Orvieto, Italy.
- Protelevision
Products and services
- Indium ETG Low Power Series (150W-2000W) 2RU FM transmitter family from 150W to 2000W designed for ultra-high efficiency, low energy consumption and high reliability, featuring Icefet, Lifextender, planar technology and adaptive control; 150-500W models support 48VDC for solar/renewable sites; targeted at commercial, religious and public/community broadcasters.
- Indium ETG Medium Power Series (3500W-5000W) 4RU FM transmitter series delivering 3500W to 5000W with advanced electrical efficiency, compact form factor, diagnostics and ability to operate under extreme environmental conditions; available in integrated or split exciter/amplifier configurations for commercial radio networks and high-power community broadcasters.
- Indium ET High Power Series (10000W-60000W) Scalable high-power FM transmitter line achieving up to 60,000W in a single 19-inch rack by combining multiple 4RU amplifiers with modulators and combiners; models from 10kW to 60kW; intended for major commercial radio networks, national broadcasters and high-power community/religious stations.
- ETG Digital Indium Series FM Transmitter (20W-5000W) Ultra-compact direct-to-channel digital FM transmitter series in 2RU or 4RU, ranging from 20W to 5000W, with high-fidelity digital audio (2.4 GHz clock, 24-bit converter), AES/EBU (electrical and optical), MPX, RDS, SCA, optional Ethernet IP audio input and built-in GPS for Single Frequency Network operation; for broadcasters seeking all-digital FM signal chains.
- eBox Remote Control Unit Standalone Ethernet remote control unit with HTTP web interface and SNMP protocol for monitoring and controlling Elenos transmitters, exciters, amplifiers and protection systems from PC, tablet or smartphone; optional internal GSM modem adds GPRS/3G/4G SMS alerting; targeted at broadcasters needing centralized remote management.
- Echos 3 Remote Telemetry Unit Remote telemetry and command system monitoring up to 8 analog and 8 digital signals through relay contacts, with SMS alerts (including power-failure notification), GSM/GPRS modem and Hyperterminal-based analysis of voltage, current, temperature, power and efficiency parameters; intended for unattended or remote transmitter sites.
- ECOS N+1 Changeover System N+1 redundancy changeover system for FM transmitter sites supporting 1+1 through 6+1 configurations (N+1 where N=2-6) with ECOS 6 control unit providing real-time RF/audio switching, audio matrix switching, sub-2-second transfer time and remote management via TCP/IP, SNMP and SMS; used by broadcasters needing continuous on-air operation.
- Signal Predator FM Direct Sampling Test-Set Patent-pending direct-sampling FM test-set with 16-bit precision that continuously measures audio Signal-to-Noise ratio without interrupting on-air program; covers FM 87.5-108 MHz, AM 0.1-30 MHz and STL/IF monitor frequencies at 10.7, 21.4, 70 and 140 MHz; sold to broadcast engineering teams for in-service RF/audio quality monitoring.
- DAB+ ITELCO IEC Transmitter (50W-300W) Compact DAB+ VHF transmitter line (part of the Itelco brand within the Elenos/Dacta Group) delivering 50W to 300W output for digital radio networks; targeted at broadcasters deploying or expanding DAB+ services.
- Elenos Technical Training Courses (Fundamental, Advanced, Training Week) Paid technical training program for network managers, technicians and dealer partners, delivered as three tiers: Fundamental Course (890 EUR, 8 hours - product overview, demo installation, base troubleshooting), Advanced Course (1,490 EUR, 16 hours - advanced settings, repair, hardware/firmware upgrading, official partner procedures) and Elenos Training Week (2,890 EUR, 40 hours - comprehensive program including gadgets, free e-learning and 10 hours remote support).
Quantifiable outcome
- 27% average energy savings compared to tube transmitters
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Elenos
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Elenos technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability2 records
Feature8 records
Elenos partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and certified.
- BE Systems, Inc.minorNew legal entity formed after acquisition of Broadcast Electronics by CEO Rich Redmond and The Alzana Group in partnership with Elenos S.r.l. Will continue to serve the worldwide radio broadcast customer base.
- ItelcocorePart of Elenos Group. Founded in 1962 in Orvieto, Italy. Specializes in TV transmitters with top-of-line energy efficiency at all power levels, all standards, liquid and water-cooled. DAB+ transmitters also available.
- ProtelevisioncorePart of Elenos Group. Leading designer and manufacturer of advanced future-proof modulation solutions for Digital TV and Radio standards.
- SER.I.TEL SrlcertifiedCertified Center of Excellence in Via G. Serrao 7, 80022 Napoli, Italy. Provides support, installation, and service for Elenos products in the region.
- LEGA Ltd.certifiedCenter of Excellence located at Roshinskaya str., 36 liter A, 196105 St-Petersburg, Russian Federation. Certified to support Elenos products in Russia.
- Clyde Broadcast Products LtdcertifiedCenter of Excellence at 33 Imo Close, Area 1, Abuja, Nigeria. Certified Elenos partner providing support in Nigeria.
- Broadcast PartnerscertifiedCenter of Excellence at Axelsestraat 58 AL Terneuzen, 4537 Netherlands. Certified Elenos partner for Netherlands region.
- FPG SERVIS s.r.o.certifiedCenter of Excellence at U TRI LVU 5 str., CESKE BUDEJOVICE, 37001 Czech Republic. Certified Elenos partner for Czech Republic.
- Nagyfrekvencia Kft.certifiedCenter of Excellence at Vorosmarty Mihaly utca 30 Erd, 2030 Hungary. Certified Elenos partner for Hungary.
- RTV-TECcertifiedCenter of Excellence at Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 5-7, INNSBRUCK, 6020 Austria. Certified Elenos partner for Austria.
- Roussillon FMcertifiedCenter of Excellence at 7 RUE RENE' LEFEVRE, PERPIGNAN, 66000 France. Certified Elenos partner for France.
- SiteMaster LDAcertifiedCenter of Excellence at Rua Cosme Ferreira de Castro 1, Gondomar, 4420-096 Portugal. Certified Elenos partner for Portugal.
- Matel Elettronica SnccertifiedCenter of Excellence at VIA VINCENZO SASSANELLI 18/20, BARI, 70100 Italy. Certified Elenos partner for Bari region, Italy.
- RS TelekomunikasyoncertifiedCenter of Excellence at Bulgurlu Mah Libadiye Cad. 46/8 Uskudar, Istanbul TURKEY, 34699. Certified Elenos partner for Turkey.
- SHANGHAI YI HUI NUO BROADCAST EQUIPMENTcertifiedCenter of Excellence at ROOM 401 N.61 LANE 883 DA-NING ROAD, SHANGHAI, 200072 China. Certified Elenos partner for China.
- Vtek Engineering Ltd.certifiedCenter of Excellence at 4F. No.64 Sec. 3 Zhinan Rd. Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C., 11666. Certified Elenos partner for Taiwan.
- Headway High Tech.certifiedCenter of Excellence at House N.100 Block 1/2/3 West Al-Maouna, Khartoum North, Sudan. Certified Elenos partner for Sudan.
- BTSIcertifiedCenter of Excellence at UNIT 305 L.E.B. BLDG. 101 Amang Rodriguez Av., Rosario Pasig City, 1609 Philippines. Certified Elenos partner for Philippines.
- Broadcast Solution International LtdcertifiedCenter of Excellence at KH Osmond Argwings Kodek Road Opp Studio House, Nairobi, Kenya. Certified Elenos partner for Kenya.
- RADIOCOMM EMQ d.o.o.certifiedCenter of Excellence at Cunj 33, 52420 Buzet, Croatia. Certified Elenos partner for Croatia.
- Sumatronic AGcertifiedCenter of Excellence at Rainstrasse 35a, 6314 Unteraegeri, Switzerland. Certified Elenos partner for Switzerland.
- RadioSystem doocertifiedCenter of Excellence at Dusana Petrovica Saneta 12, 11564 Stepojevac, Serbia. Certified Elenos partner for Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro and Macedonia.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Elenos competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- GatesAir: GatesAir is a leading US-based manufacturer of broadcast transmission systems for radio and television, including FM, AM, DAB, and DTV transmitters. It is the closest direct competitor to Elenos in FM transmitter technology and a similarly sized mid-market private company. Both compete for the same global broadcaster and network RFPs.
- DB Elettronica: DB Elettronica is an Italian manufacturer of FM and TV broadcast transmitters, RF amplifiers, and antennas. As a fellow Italian RF hardware specialist, it directly competes with Elenos in domestic and international broadcaster tenders with overlapping FM product portfolios.
- Continental Electronics: Continental Electronics is a US-based manufacturer of high-power AM and FM broadcast transmitters with deep heritage (founded 1946). It competes with Elenos's ET Indium High Power Series (10-60kW) for high-power transmitter installations at major US and international broadcast networks.
- Thomson Broadcast: Thomson Broadcast (formerly Thomson Grass Valley broadcast division) is a French-headquartered manufacturer of high-power FM and DVB-T/DAB+ transmitters. It directly competes with Elenos and Itelco in European and emerging-market RF transmitter tenders, particularly for high-power and government-grade deployments.
- Rohde & Schwarz Broadcast Division: Rohde & Schwarz is a major German broadcast equipment manufacturer offering FM, DAB+, DVB-T2, and associated measurement/transmitter solutions. It directly competes with Elenos in the FM/DAB+ transmitter market and provides the high-power, broadcast-grade hardware benchmark against which Elenos positions its energy-efficient Indium line.
- BW Broadcast: BW Broadcast is a UK-based manufacturer of FM transmitters, amplifiers, and STL equipment serving community, commercial, and LPFM broadcasters. It is comparable to Elenos's lower-power Indium products and competes in the same mid- and low-power FM segment globally.
- WorldCast Systems (Ecreso): WorldCast Systems (including the Ecreso FM transmitter line) is a French-headquartered broadcast equipment manufacturer offering FM transmitters, audio codecs, and RF monitoring for radio networks. It competes head-to-head with Elenos in compact, energy-efficient FM transmitter solutions for public and commercial broadcasters.
- Broadcast Electronics (BE Systems, Inc.): Broadcast Electronics is a Quincy, Illinois-based FM/AM broadcast equipment manufacturer founded in 1959. It was acquired in 2026 by The Alzana Group in partnership with Elenos S.r.l., forming BE Systems, Inc. As a historical competitor in FM transmitters and now a partial partner, it remains highly comparable in product offering and customer base.
Broad incumbents
- NEC Corporation (Broadcast & Network Division): NEC is a Japanese conglomerate with a broadcast transmission equipment business serving Asia-Pacific and selected global markets. It is comparable as a broad- incumbent manufacturer of FM/DTV transmitters and broadcast infrastructure, though it operates across a much wider portfolio than Elenos.
- Hitachi Kokusai Electric (Broadcast Equipment): Hitachi Kokusai Electric produces broadcast transmission equipment and high-power RF amplifiers as part of a diversified electronics portfolio. It is comparable to Elenos in FM/transmitter product capability but competes as a larger incumbent with broader geographic reach in Asia.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Elenos social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Elenos leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Elenos subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Elenos funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Elenos M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Elenos
What does Elenos do?
Elenos designs, manufactures and sells FM radio broadcast transmitters (the Indium Series) ranging from 150W to 60,000W in compact 2RU/4RU and high-power rack form factors, together with supporting remote-control telemetry units (eBox, Echos 3), N+1 redundancy changeover systems (ECOS), the Signal Predator direct-sampling test-set, and the Itelco DAB+ transmitter line. It also delivers paid technical training courses (Fundamental, Advanced, Training Week) and global 24/7 support through 19 Centers of Excellence, with products used by commercial broadcasters, religious networks and military organizations in 100+ countries.
Is Elenos a public or private company?
Elenos is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Elenos founded?
Elenos was founded in 1977. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Elenos based?
Elenos is headquartered in Poggio Renatico, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Elenos make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. FM Transmitter Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services - Training, extended Warranty and technical Support Services.
Who are Elenos's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are GatesAir, DB Elettronica, Continental Electronics, Thomson Broadcast, Rohde & Schwarz Broadcast Division, BW Broadcast, WorldCast Systems (Ecreso) and Broadcast Electronics (BE Systems, Inc.). Broad incumbents are NEC Corporation (Broadcast & Network Division) and Hitachi Kokusai Electric (Broadcast Equipment).
Does Elenos have an API?
No public API is recorded for Elenos.
What industry is Elenos in?
Elenos's product category is FM Broadcast Transmitters. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAMAA, RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules. Its NAICS code is 334220 and its SIC code is 3663.