What Funktechnik Bielefeld does

Funktechnik Bielefeld is a German e-commerce retailer operating as a sole proprietorship under Jeanette Hancke from Werther, Germany. The company sells professional radio and telecommunications equipment to hobbyists and commercial users across amateur radio, commercial radio (Betriebsfunk), CB radio (CB-Funk), aviation radio (Flugfunk), marine radio (Marine-Seefunk), license-free PMR/Freenet/LPD services, scanners, SDR receivers, and broadband receivers. Its product portfolio spans offerings from more than 100 manufacturers, including Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Tecsun, Alinco, President, Motorola, and Hytera, alongside a comprehensive accessories catalog covering antennas, tuners, cables, power supplies, microphones, and electronic components.

The company's core strategic assets are its authorized distribution relationships: it operates as the official Yaesu Musen Co. Japan direct importer and distributor for Europe and the Uniden (Bearcat) distributor for Germany. These partnerships give it exclusive regional access to two major radio brands. Funktechnik Bielefeld generates revenue through direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of individual hardware units priced per item with German VAT included plus separate shipping; product prices range from low-ticket world receivers (e.g., EUR 94.50) to higher-priced professional receivers (e.g., EUR 259.00). The business model combines online sales with phone-based technical support (hotline hours Mo-Th 10:00-16:00, Fri 10:00-15:00), repair services, and email newsletter marketing.

The firm has 1-10 employees, was founded in 2006, holds WEEE registration (DE 68708905) for electronic equipment compliance, and shows no disclosed revenue, funding, parent company, or institutional investment. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with technical consultation as a differentiation layer. Recent 2022 product launches included the Tecsun PL-368 DSP world receiver, Icom MXA-5000 AIS receiver, K-PO WR-2100 world receiver, and Samlex AR 33 XLT aviation scanner.

Name

Funktechnik Bielefeld

Legal name

Jeanette Hancke, handelnd unter Funktechnik Bielefeld

Website

https://funktechnik-bielefeld.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Funktechnik Bielefeld is a German e-commerce sole proprietorship based in Werther that retails professional radio and telecommunications equipment from 100+ manufacturers across amateur, commercial, aviation, marine, scanner, and CB radio categories to hobbyists and commercial users, operating as Yaesu's European importer and Uniden Bearcat's German distributor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Werther

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: The company generates revenue through direct e-commerce sales of radio equipment, transceivers, receivers, scanners, antennas, and accessories. Products are sold as individual units with prices including VAT, plus shipping costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Funktechnik Bielefeld is a German e-commerce retailer that sells professional radio and telecommunications equipment across multiple categories — amateur radio, commercial (Betriebsfunk), CB, aviation, marine, license-free PMR/Freenet/LPD, and a wide selection of receivers/scanners/SDR devices — sourced from 100+ manufacturers including Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Alinco, Tecsun, Hytera, Motorola and Uniden. The company holds authorized Yaesu Musen importer/distributor status for Europe and Uniden (Bearcat) distribution for Germany. Beyond retail, the company provides technical consultation by phone hotline and repair services for the radios it sells.

Product overview

Funktechnik Bielefeld is a German e-commerce retailer specializing in professional radio and communication equipment for hobbyists and commercial users. The product portfolio centers on multiple radio equipment categories: Amateurfunk (amateur radio with handhelds, mobile, and base stations from brands like Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood), Betriebsfunk (commercial radio for 4m/2m/70cm bands), CB-Funk (citizens band radio with various manufacturers), Empfänger (receivers including world receivers, scanners, SDR, and broadband receivers), Flugfunk (aviation radio from Yaesu and Icom), Marine-Seefunk (maritime VHF equipment), and Freenet/PMR/LPD (license-free radio). A comprehensive Zubehör (accessories) category includes antennas, antenna rotators, tuners, cables, power supplies, measuring devices, microphones, and electronic components. Key individual products include the Icom MXA-5000 AIS receiver, Tecsun PL-368 DSP world receiver, K-PO WR-2100 world receiver, Samlex AR 33 XLT aviation scanner, and Yaesu VR-500/VR-5000 scanners. The company operates as both a Uniden (Bearcat) distributor for Germany and Yaesu Musen importeur/distributor for Europa.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amateur Radio Equipment (Amateurfunk) Amateur radio devices and accessories for licensed ham operators: handheld radios (Handfunkgeräte), mobile radios (Mobilfunkgeräte), and base stations (Stationsgeräte) sold to hobbyist and enthusiast amateur radio operators.
• Commercial Radio Equipment (Betriebsfunk) Commercial two-way radios for business operations on 4m, 2m, and 70cm bands, offering both digital and analog handheld and mobile units. Registration and fees apply in Germany.
• CB Radio Equipment (CB-Funk) Citizens Band radios (AM/FM/SSB) and accessories including handheld units, mobile units, antennas, amplifiers, microphones, measuring equipment, and cables from brands such as Alan, Midland, Albrecht, Cobra, President, and Alinco.
• Receivers (Empfänger) World receivers, radio scanners, SDR receivers, and broadband receivers covering LW/MW/SW/FM and VHF/UHF bands; sold to hobbyists, DXers and frequency-monitoring enthusiasts.
• Aviation Radio Equipment (Flugfunk) Aviation radios from Yaesu Vertex and Icom (e.g. FTA-450, FTA-550, FTA-750), approved by BNetzA for non-air-traffic-control services — sold to aviation enthusiasts monitoring air-band communications.
• License-Free Radios (Freenet/PMR/LPD) License-free Freenet, PMR446, and LPD radios for personal or small-business short-range communication, available from Hytera, Icom, Kenwood, Motorola, and Yaesu.
• Marine VHF Radio Equipment (Marine-Seefunk) Marine VHF radio equipment and related maritime-frequency receivers sold to boating and seafaring users.
• Radio Accessories (Zubehör) Comprehensive accessories range including antennas, antenna rotators, antenna tuners, cables, power supplies, measuring devices, microphones, headsets, connectors, software/interfaces, and electronic components.
• Tecsun PL-368 DSP World Receiver Portable DSP world receiver covering LW (153–513 kHz), MW (520–1710/522–1620 kHz), SW (1711–29999 kHz), and FM (64–108/76–108/87–108/88–108 MHz) with synchronous detection, ETM+ tuning, and 850 memory channels — sold to shortwave/DXing enthusiasts.
• Icom MXA-5000 Class A/B AIS Receiver Class A/B Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver for processing real-time ship data, with dual-channel reception on AIS channels 87B (161.975 MHz) and 88B (162.025 MHz), RS422/RS232C output, antenna splitter, and GPS multiplexing — used by maritime monitoring operators.
• K-PO WR-2100 World Receiver Portable PLL world receiver with DRM output capability, covering FM (87.5–108 MHz), MW (520–1710/522–1620 kHz), and SW (1711–29999 kHz) — sold to shortwave/DXing listeners.
• Samlex AR 33 XLT Aviation Scanner Compact handheld aviation scanner for VHF air-band reception with 8.33 kHz channel-grid support; covers 118–137 MHz (AM), 137–175.99 MHz (N-FM), and 87.5–108 MHz (W-FM) — for aviation enthusiasts.
• Yaesu VR-500 Handheld Scanner Compact handheld scanner covering 100 kHz to 1300 MHz, supporting SSB reception with 1000 memories, bandscope panoramic display, dual-watch, and a large built-in speaker — for frequency-monitoring enthusiasts.
• Yaesu VR-5000 Broadband Receiver Broadband receiver covering 0.1 to 2599.99998 MHz, supporting CW/LSB/USB/AM/AM-N/WAM/FM-N/WFM, with 50 Ohm/450 Ohm antenna connections and a large LCD — for wideband monitoring users.
• Alinco DX-R8E Allmode Shortwave Receiver Allmode shortwave receiver covering 150 kHz to 35 MHz, with I/Q signal output for SDR processing on PC, detachable control panel, narrow ceramic filter, and 4-level RF preamp/attenuator — sold to shortwave listeners and SDR users.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. JapancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFunktechnik Bielefeld is an official Yaesu direct importer and distributor for Europe. This partnership provides the company with direct access to Yaesu radio equipment for the European market, positioning them as a key distribution partner for the Japanese manufacturer.
• Uniden (Bearcat)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFunktechnik Bielefeld is the Uniden (Bearcat) distributor for Germany. The company distributes Uniden Bearcat brand radio scanners and receivers throughout the German market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ham Radio Outlet (HRO): US amateur radio retailer carrying Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, Alinco, and other transceivers across amateur, commercial, and scanner categories. Closely aligned specialty-retail business model serving hobbyists through deep catalog, technical staff, and exclusive-distributor relationships.
• Martin Lynch & Sons: UK-based amateur radio retailer offering Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, and other major brands through specialty-store and online channels. Direct comparable in multi-brand distribution model, technical consultation, and enthusiast-customer orientation in a European market adjacent to Funktechnik Bielefeld's Germany base.
• DX Engineering: US retailer focused on high-end amateur radio equipment, antennas, and station accessories, with a strong technical-support and customer-service culture similar to Funktechnik Bielefeld's hotline-driven approach. Comparable multi-category depth across HF, VHF/UHF, and contesting use cases.
• Universal Radio Inc. US family-run amateur and shortwave radio retailer carrying Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Tecsun, and Uniden Bearcat scanners. Closely matches Funktechnik Bielefeld's profile as a privately operated specialist storefront with broad hobbyist catalog, repair services, and emphasis on new/used high-end equipment.
• WiMo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH: German-based retailer specializing in amateur radio antennas, transceivers, and accessories from brands like Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood, and Hytera. Directly competes with Funktechnik Bielefeld for the same German amateur radio enthusiast customer base, with overlapping brand portfolio and technical-support-led positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Conrad Electronic: One of Germany's largest electronics retailers, carrying components, tools, and selected consumer radio and communications equipment under its own brand and via marketplace partnerships. Broad incumbent with adjacent overlap into Funktechnik Bielefeld's accessories and entry-level radio categories, but without Yaesu/Uniden exclusivities or the dedicated hobbyist focus.
• ELV Elektronik: German electronics retailer and publisher specializing in home automation, modules, and selected radio frequency/communications components. Broad incumbent with partial overlap into Funktechnik Bielefeld's Zubehör (accessories) category but without the dedicated amateur, aviation, and marine radio equipment franchises.
• Reichelt Elektronik: Major German online electronics retailer with a broad catalog spanning semiconductors, modules, components, and selected radio frequency and communications equipment. Larger incumbent that overlaps with Funktechnik Bielefeld's accessory and component categories but lacks deep amateur-radio specialization and exclusive Yaesu/Uniden relationships.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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