What Probecom does

Shaanxi Probecom Microwave Technology Co., Ltd (Probecom) is a privately held Chinese manufacturer of satellite communication antennas and related ground-segment equipment, founded in 2002 and headquartered in the Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. The company designs and produces a broad antenna portfolio spanning 0.55m portable flyaway units to 16m fixed earth station antennas, supporting C, Ku, Ka, DBS, X, L, and S frequency bands, with custom dual-band and tri-band configurations available up to 18.5m. Core technical capabilities include carbon fiber reflector manufacturing achieving RMS 0.2mm surface accuracy for Ka-band operation, splash plate feed designs for EHF performance, multi-band feed systems, and OTM/maritime tracking with GPS/INS integration. The portfolio also extends to antenna controllers, SSPA/TWTA power amplifiers (50W-500W), microwave components (OMT, diplexers, waveguides), meteorological radar systems, and the Mesh170 MF-TDMA satellite router.

Name

Probecom

Legal name

Shaanxi Probecom Microwave Technology Co., Ltd

Website

https://probecom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Probecom is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2002 that designs and produces satellite communication antennas (1.8m-16m fixed, 0.55m-2.4m flyaway), SSPA/TWTA amplifiers, and Mesh170 satellite routers, serving satellite operators, broadcasters, defense, and telecom customers in 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Communication Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Broadband Terminals & Gateways (VSAT/LEO CPE) (HDAFAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Mobility Connectivity (Maritime, Aviation, Rail, Land Mobile) (HDAIAJAD), Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA), RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Satellite communication antennas
• Earth station antennas
• Flyaway antennas
• VSAT antenna systems
• Microwave components

Headquarters

HQ city

Xian Shi

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Satellite Antenna Hardware Sales: Probecom generates revenue primarily through the design, manufacture, and sale of satellite communication antennas and related equipment. Product categories include fixed earth station antennas (1.8m to 16m), flyaway portable antennas (0.55m to 2.4m), TVRO receive-only antennas, Ka-band antennas, SNG vehicle-mounted antennas, OTM and maritime antennas, remote sensing and telemetry antennas, antenna controllers, microwave components (OMT, diplexers, waveguides, filters), SSPA and TWTA power amplifiers, satellite routers, and meteorological radar systems. Sales are primarily one-time hardware purchases with potential for after-sale services including installation, commissioning, and testing.
2. Satellite Router and Component Sales: The company also sells satellite communication equipment such as the Mesh170 satellite router and BUC (Block Upconverter) products in various power ratings across C, Ka, and Ku bands, representing additional hardware revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Probecom designs and manufactures satellite communication earth station antennas in sizes from 1.8m to 16m, portable flyaway antennas from 0.55m to 2.4m, and supporting equipment such as antenna controllers, microwave components, SSPA/TWTA power amplifiers, Mesh170 satellite routers, and meteorological radars. The company delivers turnkey solutions including installation, commissioning, and testing for satellite operators, broadcast companies, telecom operators, government, and defense customers across more than 100 countries.

Product overview

Shaanxi Probecom Microwave Technology Co., Ltd is a satellite antenna manufacturer founded in 2002, specializing in the design and manufacture of satellite communication equipment. The product portfolio includes Earth Station Antennas (1.8m to 16m fixed antennas supporting C, Ku, Ka, DBS, L, S, X bands), Flyaway Antennas (0.55m to 2.4m portable carbon fiber/fiber glass antennas), TVRO (Receive Only) Antennas, Ka Band Antennas, SNG (Satellite Newsgathering) Antennas, OTM & Maritime Antennas, Remote Sensing & Telemetry Antennas for LEO constellations, Antenna Controllers, Microwave Components (OMT, diplexers, waveguides), SSPA & TWTA amplifiers, Meteorological Radars, and the Mesh170 Satellite Router. Probecom serves customers in over 100 countries with products certified to ISO9001 quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Earth Station Antenna Fixed satellite communication antennas from 1.8m to 16m diameter supporting C, Ku, Ka, DBS, L, S, and X frequency bands with Cassegrain and Ring Focus feed system options. Available in size variants from 1.8m up to 16m, including customized large-diameter antennas up to 18.5m in dual-band and tri-band configurations. For satellite operators, broadcast companies, telecom operators, and defense customers.
• TVRO (Receive Only Antenna) Receive-only satellite antennas for TVRO (Television Receive Only) applications, available in sizes from 2.4m to 16m, designed for TV broadcast signal reception and antenna farm installations. For television broadcasters and media organizations.
• Flyaway Antenna Portable deployable satellite antennas made of carbon fiber or fiber glass, ranging from 0.55m to 2.4m, available in manual and motorized configurations for C, Ku, and Ka bands. Carbon fiber models achieve RMS 0.2mm surface accuracy for Ka-band/EHF operation. 1.2m carbon fiber model assembles in under 5 minutes by one person; 0.75m model acquires signals in under 3 minutes. For emergency response, military field operations, newsgathering, and remote connectivity.
• Ka Band Antenna Ka-band satellite antennas ranging from 0.98m to 11.3m with Tx/Rx and VSAT configurations. Feature advanced surface treatment technology for corrosion resistance and extended lifetime, including the LEO 4.2m Ka-band antenna (17.7-21.2 GHz and 27.5-31 GHz) for LEO satellite constellations. For satellite operators and service providers deploying Ka-band networks.
• SNG Antenna Satellite Newsgathering (SNG) vehicle-mounted antennas in 1.2m, 1.5m, and 1.8m sizes for C and Ku bands, designed for quick deployment and satellite acquisition. Offset feed SNG antenna for C/Ku-band applications. For broadcast news operations and event coverage.
• OTM and Maritime Antenna On-the-Move and maritime satellite antennas including PM60A (64cm), PM80 (80cm), PM90, and various P-series models for vehicle-mounted and maritime applications. Feature stable tracking system, conical scanning peak value tracking, narrow band satellite beacon identification, high-performance flat waveguide array reflector, GPS/INS attitude azimuth measurement, and remote control capability. For defense, maritime, and vehicle-mounted communications.
• Remote Sensing and Telemetry Antenna Antennas for LEO satellite constellations and remote sensing applications, including the 4.2m Ka-band antenna supporting 17.7-21.2 GHz and 27.5-31 GHz frequency ranges. For LEO satellite operators and remote sensing applications.
• Meteorological Radars Weather monitoring and atmospheric sensing systems including stratospheric wind profiler radar, S-band dual polarization weather radar, C-band dual polarization full coherent weather radar, boundary layer wind profiler radar, low-level wind profiler radar, low-level wind shear alert system, tropospheric wind profiler radar, and digital radio theodolite systems. For national meteorological agencies and atmospheric research institutions.
• Antenna Controller Antenna control units and tracking systems including AC3000EL, AC3500, AC3000E, and AC2000/AC2000D series for satellite antenna pointing, tracking, and pedestal control. Use together with Probecom antenna systems. For satellite operators and integrators.
• Microwave Components RF components including OMT (Ortho-Mode Transducers), waveguide diplexers, filters, splitters, and flexible/rigid waveguides for C, Ku, and Ka bands. Used together with antennas in satellite communication systems. For satellite operators and integrators.
• SSPA and TWTA Power Amplifiers Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTAs) ranging from 50W to 500W for Ka, Ku, X, and C bands. Used together with antennas for satellite uplink transmission. For satellite operators and integrators.
• Mesh170 Satellite Router L/S band satellite communication equipment using MF-TDMA (Multi-Frequency Time Division Multiple Access) technology for full mesh networking where any two stations interconnect through satellite by single hop. Integrates satellite modem, network management system, IP router, QoS, and TCP acceleration. Supports QPSK/8PSK modulation, FEC (1/3 to 5/6), ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation), BOD (Bandwidth on Demand), with standard 100/1000Mbps Ethernet interface. For satellite communication network operators.
• 1.2m Ka Band Manual Flyaway Antenna Portable 1.2m Ka band manual flyaway antenna with carbon fiber construction, IP65 rating, splash plate form feed for EHF band operation, and RMS surface accuracy of 0.2mm. Assembly achievable in under 5 minutes by one person. Ku/Ka band switchability. For EHF-band satellite communications, emergency response, and field deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Antennas exported and installed in more than 100 countries and regions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Terrasat Communications Inc.notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Probecom partnered with Terrasat Communications Inc. to integrate Terrasat's IBUC (Intelligent BUC) products with Probecom's antenna systems. Notable projects include the installation of Probecom 3.7/4.5m C-band antenna systems with Terrasat's 400W IBUC G for African football coverage, and the combination of Probecom 4.5m Ku-band antennas with Terrasat BUC in Indonesia. This collaboration enables integrated satellite communication solutions combining high-quality antenna hardware with Terrasat's block upconverter technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Major defense electronics prime with broad satcom, antenna, and ground-segment offerings for military and government customers. Competitor on defense satcom tenders and an indirect peer for Probecom's government/military-facing antennas via integrators.
• Gilat Satellite Networks: Provides VSAT networks, satellite modems (similar in scope to Probecom's Mesh170), and integrated ground systems for enterprise and government customers. Overlaps with Probecom in VSAT hardware and satellite router categories, with a focus on full network solutions.
• ViaSat (EchoStar): Now part of EchoStar following the ViaSat-Inmarsat combination, offering satellite broadband services and ground terminal hardware. Indirect peer that procures large earth stations and competes for adjacent ground-segment business tied to the same Tier-1 operators.

Direct peers

• ThinKom Solutions: Specializes in low-profile, mechanically steered phased-array and dual-band antennas for in-flight and on-the-move connectivity. Comparable to Probecom's OTM/maritime and multi-band antenna strategy, with stronger positioning in commercial aviation Ka/Ku.
• Norsat International (Hytera): Manufactures satellite ground terminals and RF solutions including portable and maritime terminals. Direct overlap with Probecom's flyaway and OTM/maritime product ranges and customer base of defense and commercial users.
• Thales Alenia Space (Cobham Satcom): Cobham Satcom, now part of Thales, is one of the largest manufacturers of fixed and mobile satellite communication antennas including VSAT and maritime/aviation terminals. Direct overlap with Probecom across earth station, VSAT, SNG, and OTM/maritime categories serving similar Tier-1 satellite operators.
• General Dynamics SATCOM: Supplies fixed earth station antennas, SATCOM-on-the-move terminals, and integrated ground systems for government and commercial customers. Directly comparable product set to Probecom's fixed antennas and OTM/maritime terminals across defense and broadcast segments.

Emerging players

• Kymeta Corporation: Develops flat-panel, software-defined metamaterial-based satellite antennas primarily for land-mobile and maritime applications. Competes with Probecom's OTM/maritime product line for mobility customers, especially in commercial and government fleets.
• Hanwha Phasor (Hanwha Systems): Develops active phased-array flat-panel antennas for next-generation LEO and mobility satellite communications. Competes for the emerging high-mobility satcom market where Probecom's OTM/maritime and LEO antenna products also play.
• ALCAN Systems (formerly Alaris Antennas): Provides electronically steered phased-array and active antenna solutions for satcom and 5G applications. Comparable to Probecom's satellite ground antenna portfolio in target markets and product philosophy, though focused on next-generation electronically steered products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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