What Radio Solutions does

Radio Solutions is a UK-based retailer and authorized distributor of two-way radio communication equipment, operating as a trading brand of SFL Mobile Radio Ltd (ultimately held by SFL Mobile Radio Holdings Limited). Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Bromborough, the company has supplied over 100,000 radios across UK sectors including schools, construction sites, retail operations, security teams, hospitality venues, warehouses, and consumer/leisure users. Its product portfolio spans licence-free PMR446 walkie talkies, licensed analogue and digital two-way radios (Motorola, Hytera, Kenwood, Kirisun, Entel, Icom), ATEX-rated radios for hazardous environments, TETRA trunked radio systems, 4G/LTE Push-to-Talk Over Cellular (POC) radios, body worn cameras, and supporting accessories (batteries, chargers, headsets, antennas, earpieces, vehicle routers). Notable vendor relationships include Motorola Platinum Partner status, signalling top-tier distribution access.

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer e-commerce and sales-led B2B model. Primary revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales via the radio-solutions.co.uk storefront, supplemented by a short-term radio hire/rental service for events and temporary deployments, and recurring accessory/consumable sales (batteries, chargers, earpieces). Distribution is exclusively UK-domestic, with order fulfilment supported by free delivery on orders over £100 ex VAT, bundle-pack volume discounts (twin, quad, six, eight, ten packs), a price-match promise, and a Request Quote workflow for enterprise orders. Marketing channels include the e-commerce site, an active blog archive of case studies and product guides (2016-2026), social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, email newsletters, and Trustpilot social proof. Phone sales support operates weekdays 8:00am-5:30pm on 01745 335811.

The company serves a broad vertical mix of SMB and enterprise buyers with no disclosed concentration. Documented named customers include South Yorkshire Supertram (public transport), Maxshelf Ltd (warehouse distribution), Hawarden Golf Club, Poplar Nurseries, Orange Circle Films, and BACA Southlands (charity), with use cases ranging from safety-critical overhead line maintenance to remote location documentary filming. Radio Solutions holds no subsidiaries, has no disclosed external funding, and operates as a private UK limited company with no app, API, or proprietary software platform.

Name

Radio Solutions

Legal name

SFL Mobile Radio Holdings Ltd

Website

https://radio-solutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Radio Solutions is a UK-based authorized distributor and e-commerce retailer of two-way radios, body cameras, 4G POC systems, and accessories, serving education, construction, retail, security, hospitality, and leisure customers under parent SFL Mobile Radio Ltd since 1997.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling two-way radios, walkie talkies, body cameras, 4G POC radios, and accessories directly to consumers and businesses through e-commerce and sales team
2. Radio Hire: Short-term radio rental service for customers who need equipment for events or temporary projects
3. Accessories and Consumables: Sales of batteries, chargers, antennas, earpieces, headsets, carrying cases, and other radio accessories

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Radio Solutions is a UK-based distributor and retailer of two-way radios and walkie talkies, operating as a brand of SFL Mobile Radio Ltd. The company sells licence-free PMR446 radios, licensed professional two-way radios, TETRA systems, 4G POC cellular radios, body-worn cameras, professional headsets with hearing protection, and supporting accessories from major brands including Motorola, Hytera, Kenwood, Kirisun, Entel, Icom, and 3M Peltor. It also provides short-term radio hire services for events and temporary deployments.

Product overview

Radio Solutions is a UK-based distributor and retailer of two-way radio and walkie talkie equipment, operating as a brand of SFL Mobile Radio Ltd. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of licensed and licence-free two-way radios across multiple brands (Motorola, Hytera, Kirisun, Kenwood, Entel, Icom), along with complementary product categories including TETRA systems, 4G POC (Push-to-Talk Over Cellular) radios, body worn cameras, professional headsets with hearing protection, and radio accessories (batteries, chargers, antennas, earpieces). The offering spans from consumer-grade PMR446 licence-free walkie talkies suitable for schools and small businesses to professional licensed radios with ATEX certification for hazardous environments. The company also provides short-term radio hire services for events and temporary deployments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walkie Talkies / Licence-Free PMR446 Radios Licence-free two-way radios operating on PMR446 frequencies (no Ofcom licence required), sold in leisure and business variants from Motorola, Hytera, Cobra, Kenwood, Kirisun, and Entel. Suitable for consumers, schools, small businesses, and venues requiring out-of-the-box communication.
• Licensed Two-Way Radios Professional-grade licensed two-way radios requiring Ofcom permits, available in analogue and digital modes from Motorola, Hytera, Kirisun, Kenwood, and Entel. Includes ATEX/intrinsically safe models for hazardous environments and dedicated bundle offers for volume buyers.
• TETRA Radios Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) systems providing secure digital voice and data communication for professional users, including portable and vehicle-mounted units plus vehicle accessories.
• 4G POC (Push-to-Talk Over Cellular) Radios Cellular-network-based push-to-talk radios enabling wide-area coverage over 4G/LTE, including Telox, Tough Android POC devices, and Motorola WAVE PTT solutions, with associated SIMs and licensing options.
• Body Worn Cameras Body-mounted surveillance cameras from Hytera (VM series) and Motorola (VT, V, VB series) with accessories and storage options, designed for security teams and evidence recording.
• Two-Way Radio Accessories Supporting equipment including batteries, chargers, antennas, earpieces, headsets, microphones, carry cases, and vehicle routers, compatible with Motorola, Hytera, Icom, and Kirisun radios.
• Professional Headsets and Hearing Protection Communication headsets with integrated two-way radio functionality from 3M Peltor, Swatcom, and Vokkero, including ATEX-rated versions and full-duplex wireless audio kits.
• Radio Hire Service Short-term rental of two-way radios to accommodate temporary event, project, or seasonal communication requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supplied over 100,000 radios across sectors from schools to construction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Motorola SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotorola Platinum Partner - primary brand partnership for two-way radios and walkie talkies. Radio Solutions stocks comprehensive Motorola portfolio including leisure radios (XT series, TLKR), business licence-free (XT420, XT460), licensed digital (DP, R2, R7 series), ATEX hazardous environment radios, and accessories.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kenwood (JVCKENWOOD): Japanese OEM of professional and licence-free PMR446 two-way radios stocked by Radio Solutions. Comparable as another multi-brand radio vendor whose products compete head-to-head with Motorola and whose UK distribution partly overlaps Radio Solutions' channels.
• Icom Inc. Japanese OEM of professional two-way radios, marine and aviation communications equipment. Comparable as a multi-brand vendor that Radio Solutions lists alongside Motorola, Hytera and Kenwood, with overlapping professional and PMR446 product lines.
• Motorola Solutions: Global OEM of professional two-way radios, body cameras and WAVE PoC. Comparable as the principal product vendor that Radio Solutions resells and the dominant incumbent whose direct enterprise channel competes with UK resellers for large fleet deployments.
• Hytera: Chinese OEM of DMR, TETRA and body camera (VM series) products that Radio Solutions distributes in the UK. Comparable as a competing vendor whose direct and partner channels overlap with Radio Solutions' catalogue and target verticals (security, public safety, enterprise).
• Cobra Electronics: US-based manufacturer of consumer and PMR446 walkie talkies stocked by Radio Solutions. Comparable as a competing brand in the leisure/consumer walkie talkie segment that Radio Solutions addresses alongside its business and licensed lines.
• Kirisun: Chinese OEM of DMR and PMR446 radios including the DP405s model featured prominently by Radio Solutions. Comparable as a low-cost vendor whose products compete directly on price with Motorola within Radio Solutions' catalogue.

Emerging players

• Midland Radio: US-based manufacturer of consumer and entry-level PMR446 walkie talkies distributed internationally. Comparable as a competing brand in the leisure and small-business walkie talkie category, with partial overlap to Radio Solutions' consumer segment but primarily US-focused distribution.

Direct peers

• Wall to Wall Communications: UK two-way radio sales, hire and repair specialist. Comparable as a UK-direct competitor offering similar Motorola, Hytera and Kenwood product lines, hire services and vertical-specific (construction, events, security) positioning to Radio Solutions.
• Entel UK: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of professional and ATEX intrinsically safe two-way radios. Comparable as a UK-headquartered competitor in the same premium, licensed and hazardous-environment radio segments that Radio Solutions targets.

Others

• 3M Peltor (3M Safety): Manufacturer of hearing protection headsets with integrated two-way radio functionality that Radio Solutions distributes. Comparable as a complementary equipment vendor whose products are bundled into Radio Solutions' professional communications solutions rather than directly competing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RadioSolutionsBromborough
• Instagraminstagram.com/radiosolutionsuk
• TikToktiktok.com/@radiosolutions
• Xx.com/radio_sols
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radio-solutions

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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