Kathrein Broadcast USA

What Kathrein Broadcast USA does

Kathrein Broadcast USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned US subsidiary of the German Kathrein Group, operating from Citrus Heights, California (mailing) and White City, Oregon (manufacturing and shipping). The company was founded in 1919 as part of the Kathrein Group and entered the US market through a 1954 partnership with SCALA Electronic Corporation, which it fully acquired in 2000; it markets under the Kathrein-Scala brand (kathreinscala.com). It specializes in broadband TV and FM broadcast antenna systems covering the 30-960 MHz frequency range, including RPU, FM, VHF-TV, and UHF-TV antennas, plus complementary components such as power splitters, combiners, filters, and monitoring equipment. The product line supports digital broadcast standards including DVB-T/T2, DTV, DVB-H, HDTV, DMB, DAB, and DAB+, with high-power models rated up to 15 kW for UHF-TV applications.

The company is also developing 5G Broadcast technology built on the FeMBMS standard for High Power High Tower (HPHT) downlink applications, enabling free-to-air TV and radio transmission without encryption, SIM cards, or IP-based delivery — a positioning aimed at relieving mobile network congestion during high-demand events such as the FIFA World Cup. Kathrein Broadcast USA operates a direct, sales-led go-to-market model: technical offers and detailed information are provided upon inquiry through a regional sales contact (phone +1 541 879 2300, email [email protected]), with products shipped globally from the White City, OR factory. Revenue derives primarily from hardware sales of antenna systems and components, supplemented by professional services around antenna system planning and installation support. Quality credentials include ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications (held at affiliated SIRA Radio Systems S.r.l. via SGS, 2023-2026). Customer segments are radio and TV broadcasters as primary, with mobile network operators and electronics manufacturers as adjacent targets for the 5G Broadcast line.

Name

Kathrein Broadcast USA

Legal name

Kathrein Broadcast USA, Inc.

Website

https://kathreinscala.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kathrein Broadcast USA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German Kathrein Group, manufactures and sells broadcast antennas (VHF/UHF-TV, FM, RPU) for radio and TV broadcasters, and is developing 5G Broadcast (FeMBMS) systems for mobile network operators. Operations span Citrus Heights, CA and White City, OR with global shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Antenna Systems

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Broadcast antenna systems
• FM radio antennas
• TV broadcast equipment
• 5G broadcast technology
• Directional antenna manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Frisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Broadcast Antenna Systems Sales: Sale of broadcast antenna systems including TV broadcast antennas (VHF and UHF), FM broadcast antennas, and related components. Products are sold directly to broadcasters and mobile network operators.
2. Antenna Components and Accessories: Sale of supporting equipment including power splitters, combiners, filters, and components for antenna systems, monitoring equipment, and signal analysis tools.
3. Broadcast Services: Professional services related to antenna system planning, installation support, and technical consulting for broadcast operators.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kathrein Broadcast USA manufactures and sells broadcast antenna systems for TV and FM radio broadcasting, covering frequency ranges from 30 MHz to 960 MHz. The product line includes RPU, FM, VHF-TV, and UHF-TV antennas, along with supporting components such as power splitters, combiners, and filters. The company also develops 5G Broadcast technology using the FeMBMS standard for HPHT applications and provides professional services related to antenna system planning and installation support.

Product overview

Kathrein Broadcast USA, founded in 1919 and fully integrated into the Kathrein Group since 2000, offers a comprehensive portfolio of broadcast antenna systems and related solutions. The core product line consists of Broadcast Antennas (including RPU, FM, VHF-TV, and UHF-TV variants) covering frequency ranges from 30 MHz to 960 MHz, complemented by Additional Antennas for specialized industrial applications and SIRA Products from affiliated company SIRA Radio Systems. The company also supports 5G Broadcast technology using the FeMBMS standard. Product portfolio is documented through comprehensive catalogues, information sheets, and technical documentation covering antenna system configurations and broadcast antenna terminology. The company specializes in Broadband TV and FM Broadcast Systems along with complete directional antenna lines for professional broadcasting operators worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KATHREIN Products: Broadcast antenna systems and components from Kathrein Germany
• SIRA Products

Products and services

• Broadcast Antennas Complete line of broadcast antennas for TV and FM radio transmission covering 30 MHz to 960 MHz frequency ranges, including RPU, FM, VHF-TV, and UHF-TV antenna systems designed for professional broadcasting applications.
• FM Antennas FM broadcast band antennas covering 88-108 MHz, including dipole, Yagi, log-periodic, and crossed dipole designs for FM radio transmission.
• VHF-TV Antennas VHF Television broadcast antennas covering Channels 2-13 (54-216 MHz), including log-periodic, Yagi, and panel antenna designs for VHF TV broadcasting.
• UHF-TV Antennas UHF Television broadcast antennas covering Channels 14-69 (470-862 MHz), including panel, log-periodic, and omni-directional antenna configurations with high power handling up to 15 kW.
• RPU Antennas Remote Pickup Unit antennas for broadcast program pickup and STL (Studio-Transmitter Link) applications, covering 150-512 MHz frequency ranges.
• Additional Antennas (30-512 MHz) Specialized antennas for various industrial and commercial applications in the 30-512 MHz range, including Yagi, log-periodic, dipole, and Paraflector antenna designs with power ratings from 100-500 watts.
• Additional Antennas (790-960 MHz) Antennas covering the 790-960 MHz frequency band including PCS, GSM, and ISM applications, with panel, Yagi, radome, miniflector, and paraslot antenna designs.
• Ground-to-Air Antennas Specialized antennas for ground-to-air communications and navigation applications, including electrical and mechanical accessories and related services.
• 5G Broadcast Technology Next-generation broadcast technology using FeMBMS (Further evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service) standard for free-to-air TV and radio transmission via 5G networks, enabling HPHT (High Power High Tower) downlink-only applications without IP-based data transmission, without encryption, or SIM cards.
• Broadcast Services Professional services related to antenna system planning, installation support, and technical consulting for broadcast operators, including technical questionnaires for planning antenna systems and product data sheets.
• SIRA Radio Systems Products Radio systems products from affiliated SIRA Radio Systems S.r.l., including broadcast radio antennas and systems, available as part of the Kathrein Group's broadcast product portfolio through Kathrein Broadcast USA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,200 gigabits per second data rate reported by ZDF during 2018 FIFA World Cup German team's last match, demonstrating network capacity demands that 5G Broadcast can relieve.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SCALA Electronic CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1954SCALA Electronic Corporation was founded in 1954 and was a market leader in the production of broadcast antennas. Kathrein entered the US market through a partnership with SCALA. In 2000, Kathrein Broadcast completed the full acquisition of SCALA, fully integrating the company into the Kathrein Group while maintaining the traditional SCALA service and quality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dielectric: US-based manufacturer of broadcast antennas and RF systems for TV and FM radio broadcasters, with overlapping product categories (UHF/VHF panels, combiners, filters).
• Electronics Research Inc. (ERI): Manufacturer of broadcast antennas, towers, and RF components serving TV and FM broadcasters in the US — a close competitor in Kathrein's core antenna business.
• SPX Communication Technology: Supplies broadcast communications equipment, including antenna and transmission systems for broadcasters, making it a peer in the broadcast RF hardware category.
• RFS (Radio Frequency Systems): Global manufacturer of broadcast and telecommunications antennas, including FM, VHF, and UHF broadcast antenna systems directly comparable to Kathrein's product line.
• Jampro Antennas: Broadcast antenna manufacturer specializing in FM, VHF, and UHF antennas for radio and TV broadcasters, directly competing in Kathrein's primary product segments.
• Shively Labs: Manufacturer of FM broadcast antennas and related RF components, serving the same radio broadcaster customer base as Kathrein Broadcast USA.
• SIRA Radio Systems S.r.l. Italian sister company within the Kathrein Group producing radio systems and broadcast antennas; operates in the same product category and is explicitly listed as a related sub-brand on Kathrein's website.
• Alan Dick Broadcast: UK-headquartered manufacturer of broadcast antenna systems and towers for TV and radio, operating in the same broadcast transmission equipment category as Kathrein.

Broad incumbents

• Huawei (Wireless Network / Antenna Business): Global communications equipment giant with a broad antenna portfolio serving telecom operators; an indirect competitor for mobile-network-operator antenna business that Kathrein is targeting via 5G Broadcast.
• CommScope: Large diversified communications equipment vendor (including Andrew-branded broadcast and wireless infrastructure) that competes more broadly across telecom while overlapping with Kathrein's broadcast and wireless antenna offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kathreinscala
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kathrein-broadcast-usa

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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