TP Radio
TP Radio is a Danish manufacturer of professional radio communication equipment, including ATEX-certified portable radios, repeaters, and maritime radio systems. Founded in 1978, the firm serves public safety, maritime, transport, and oil & gas customers across 50+ countries through a 24-country dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersGreve, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TP Radio does
TP Radio is a Danish privately-held manufacturer of professional radio communication equipment, founded in 1978 by Toni Petersen and headquartered in Greve, Denmark. The company designs, develops, and manufactures in-house a comprehensive portfolio of Professional Land Mobile Radio (PMR) equipment including ATEX/IECEx-certified portable radios (TP9000EX, TP9000 STAR, DMR ATEX), mobile radios (TP6000i), base stations and repeaters (BS3000, DMR Repeater), radio modems (WDM9000), antennas, duplexers, isolators, and specialized systems such as the WEAS-9000 wireless emergency alert system and ROIP (Radio over IP) solutions. The portfolio also extends to dispatch and taxi solutions (taximeters, thermal printers, credit card readers) and a consumer-adjacent TP Tube Loudspeakers sub-brand. Core technical capabilities — proprietary hardware, embedded firmware, and mechanical engineering — are housed at the Danish factory, with product pricing spanning €30 to over €7,000 per unit depending on configuration and certification.
The company's value proposition is anchored in safety-critical regulatory certifications (ATEX, IECEx, SOLAS Chapter II-2, IEC 60945, IP67, MID, RED) that are mandatory for hazardous-environment and maritime deployments, creating structural entry barriers. Revenue is generated primarily through B2B hardware sales distributed via a 24-country dealer network and direct e-commerce, supplemented by service/maintenance fees (750 DKK/hour, approximately €100), a Denmark-only radio rental service (150 DKK first day, 40 DKK subsequent days), and customization work under an "innovation on request" model. Primary customer verticals include Public Safety & Emergency Services, Maritime & Shipping, Transportation & Logistics, Oil & Gas, Industrial & Construction, and Utilities & Infrastructure, with notable deployed customers including Siemens Windpower, Falck, Copenhagen Airport, Maersk Oil, G4S, Oslo Taxi, Australia Navy, Abu Dhabi Police, Tunisia Police Forces, Indonesia Coast Guards, Estonia Government Coast Station, and railroads in Spain, Italy, Finland, and France.
The company employs approximately 25 people and has sold more than 100,000 transceivers across 50+ countries since founding. It remains family-owned with no disclosed external funding, and strategic direction continues under founder-led governance.
TP Radio firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TP Radio
- Legal name
- TP Radio
- Website
- https://tpradio.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TP Radio is a Danish manufacturer of professional radio communication equipment, including ATEX-certified portable radios, repeaters, and maritime radio systems. Founded in 1978, the firm serves public safety, maritime, transport, and oil & gas customers across 50+ countries through a 24-country dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TP Radio industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Radio Communication Equipment
- NAICS
- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)
- SIC
- Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail (CRACAKAM)
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Where TP Radio is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Greve
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TP Radio business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: TP Radio generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional radio equipment including portable radios, mobile radios, base stations, repeaters, radio modems, antennas, and accessories. Products are sold through dealer network and direct sales with pricing ranging from approximately €30 to over €7,000 per unit depending on product complexity.
- Professional Services: Service and repair services are offered with a service charge of 750 DKK (approximately 100.81 EUR) per commenced hour for maintenance and support services.
- Radio Rental (Denmark only): Short-term rental of professional radio equipment in Denmark. Portable radios are rented at 150 kr for the first day and 40 kr per subsequent day. Repeaters are rented at 1,500 kr for the rental period (maximum 10 days).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | TP9000 STAR Professional Portable Radio |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | T4 ATEX Portable (TP9000EX) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | DMR T4 ATEX Portable with Display |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | BS3000 Repeater |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Radio Modem Duplex (WDM9000) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | TP500 Active Speaker |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | TP300 Active Speaker |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Radio Rental - Portable |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Radio Rental - Repeater |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Service/Maintenance |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
TP Radio product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TP Radio designs, manufactures, and sells professional radio communication equipment for data and voice transmission, including intrinsically safe ATEX portable radios, mobile radios, base stations and repeaters, radio modems, antennas, ROIP dispatch systems, the WEAS-9000 industrial emergency alert system, and integrated taxi/dispatch hardware (taximeters, thermal printers, card readers). All products are developed and produced in-house at the company's Denmark facility with proprietary hardware, software, and mechanical R&D, and are sold to professional, public safety, maritime, transportation, and government customers across more than 50 countries through a 24-country dealer network and direct e-commerce.
Product overview
TP Radio is a Danish manufacturer of professional radio communication systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for voice and data communication. The product lineup includes handheld portable radios (TP9000Ex ATEX, TP9000 STAR, DMR ATEX), mobile radios (TP6000i), base stations and repeaters (BS3000, DMR Repeater, Hot-Standby Repeater), radio modems (WDM9000, Ethernet Modem), and specialized systems (ROIP System for Radio over IP, WEAS-9000 Wireless Emergency Alert System). For transportation and dispatch operations, TP Radio provides complete taxi solutions including taximeters, thermal printers, and credit card terminals. The company also manufactures RF components (duplexers, isolators, antennas), professional loudspeakers (TP200, TP300, TP500), battery chargers, and suitcase options. Maritime-specific products include SOLAS-compliant firefighter radios and EN301-929 certified base stations. All products are developed and manufactured in-house at the company's Denmark facility, with R&D spanning hardware, software, and mechanical engineering. The company emphasizes custom-made quality solutions based on customer requirements ('Innovation on request').
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TP Tube Loudspeakers: High-End HiFi speakers product line under the TP Radio brand
- STAR
- THOR1
- TP9000Ex
Products and services
- TP9000Ex ATEX T4 Portable Radio (THOR1) Intrinsically safe ATEX T4 classified handheld UHF radio for hazardous environments with IP67 waterproof rating, 2 Watt TX output, 16-hour battery life, and SOLAS Chapter II-2 compliance for firefighter communication on vessels. Used by fire brigades, police, military, oil & gas, mining, and maritime operators needing explosion-proof handheld radios.
- TP9000 STAR Portable Radio Professional handheld analog PMR portable radio with voice feedback, 15-hour battery life, IP67 waterproof rating, and programmable 0.5-2 Watt output. Used by professional and industrial buyers needing rugged PMR handhelds without intrinsic safety requirements.
- DMR T4 ATEX Portable Radio Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) handheld portable radio with ATEX T4 intrinsically safe certification, available with or without display. Combines digital DMR protocol with hazardous-environment protection for industrial and public safety users.
- TP6000i Professional Mobile Radio Professional mobile radio for vehicle installation supporting voice and data communication with programmable features for professional applications including taxi fleets, security vehicles, and field operations.
- BS3000 Base Station / Repeater Simplex or duplex repeater with alert function for extending radio coverage. Operates as standalone base station or repeater system to scale professional radio networks.
- DMR Repeater Base Digital Mobile Radio repeater base station supporting DMR protocol for digital radio network deployment.
- Hot-Standby Repeater Redundant repeater system with automatic failover for mission-critical communication, available in 19-inch rack and wall mount configurations.
- WDM9000 Wireless Data Modem Wireless data modem for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communication supporting simplex and duplex modes with range up to 30 km. Foundation for the WEAS-9000 wireless emergency alert system. Used for industrial monitoring, SCADA-style data links, and remote control applications.
- Radio Modem - Ethernet Radio modem with Ethernet connectivity for IP-based data transmission over radio networks, enabling integration of radio data links with IP-based SCADA, telemetry, or industrial control systems.
- ROIP (Radio over IP) System LAN/WAN-based Radio over IP communication system controlled via remote PC operator that connects to UHF and VHF transceivers. Provides a Voice Communication Control System expandable to unlimited size for dispatch and networked radio operations.
- WEAS-9000 Wireless Emergency Alert System Wireless Emergency Alert System for industrial monitoring and control based on WDM9000 data modem technology. Provides up to 30 km wireless range, 8x I/O, visual strobo-light alert, 100 dB acoustic alert, and 5-hour backup battery for emergency exit, safety valve, and smoke/fire/gas detector signaling.
- SOLAS Chapter II-2 Firefighter Radio Kit Complete SOLAS Chapter II-2 compliant firefighter communication kit built on the TP9000Ex intrinsically safe radio. Includes ATEX-approved radio with intrinsically safe accessories to meet maritime firefighting radio regulations on vessels.
- Maritime Base Station / Transceiver Maritime-approved base station and transceiver with EN301-929 certification for vessel-to-shore and vessel-to-vessel communication meeting maritime standards.
- RS485 Maritime Transceiver Maritime RS485 transceiver with EN301-929 certification for industrial maritime communication applications requiring serial data connectivity.
- Taximeter Display OLED display taximeter with automatic brightness control for sunny, cloudy, and night-time operation. MID 2004/22/CE approved for taxi meter applications.
- Thermo Printer for Taxi Receipts High-speed thermal printer for taxi receipt printing, withstanding rough use and a temperature range of -25 to +55°C. Approved according to Automotive 2004/104/EC and MID 2004/22/CE directives.
- BT101 Bluetooth Credit Card Reader Terminal Bluetooth credit card reader terminal built for harsh in-vehicle environments and rough use, handling most common credit cards with CE approval.
- TP200 Stereo Speaker Professional stereo speaker from the TP Tube Loudspeakers product line, positioned as a high-end HiFi speaker for professional audio applications.
- TP500 Active Speaker Active speaker with 500 W power output, available in Black, Chrome, and Gray color variants. Professional audio product under the TP Tube Loudspeakers line.
- TP300 Active Speaker Active speaker with 300 W power output, available in Black and Chrome color variants. Professional audio product under the TP Tube Loudspeakers line.
- Antenna Portfolio Complete antenna portfolio including Omni antennas (VHF/UHF), Directional antennas (UHF 6dB, 10dB), wall mount antennas, panel antennas, GPS antennas, combo antennas, whip antennas, and bases for steel whip installations. Sold as a standalone category for professional radio network deployments.
- Duplexer / Isolator / RF Filter Portfolio RF filtering equipment portfolio including band pass filters, power splitters, duplexers (UHF, VHF, Marine VHF), GSM-R protection filters, and single/dual isolators in various power ratings and frequency ranges. Sold as a standalone category.
- TP9000 / TP9000EX Multi Charger (Peli Case) Waterproof IP67 suitcase with 10-slot multi chargers for TP9000 and TP9000EX radios. Charges Li-Ion batteries either separately or attached to the radio in approximately 1-2 hours per slot.
- Professional Radio Rental (Denmark) Short-term rental of professional radio equipment within Denmark, including TP9000Ex portable radios (150 kr first day, 40 kr per radio per subsequent day) and repeaters (1,500 kr per rental period, maximum 10 days). Limited to the Danish market.
- Service and Repair After-sales service and repair for TP Radio equipment, billed at 750 DKK / approximately €100.81 per commenced hour. Offered as a paid service offering for the company's installed base.
Quantifiable outcome
- Communication range up to 50+ km on open water (Siemens Windpower case)
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Companies that use TP Radio
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TP Radio technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
TP Radio partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TP Radio competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- L3Harris Technologies: Large defense and communications vendor with tactical radio and land mobile radio product lines. Competes with TP Radio at the higher end of mission-critical government and military communications.
- Motorola Solutions: Dominant global PMR/LMR vendor (MOTOTRBO, APX series) with ATEX-certified and mission-critical offerings. Competes with TP Radio across public safety, industrial, and transportation verticals but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
- Leonardo (Selex ES): European defense and security group with professional radio communication offerings including TETRA infrastructure. Competes with TP Radio in public safety and government segments across Europe.
Direct peers
- Hytera Communications: Chinese-headquartered manufacturer of DMR, TETRA, and PMR radios with strong European presence (Hytera Mobilfunk). Direct competitor in professional portable radios, repeaters, and dispatch systems across similar verticals.
- JVCKENWOOD (Kenwood): Japanese professional radio manufacturer with NEXEDGE/DMR/ATEX portable radios widely used in public safety, transportation, and utilities. Competes head-to-head with TP Radio's portable and mobile radio lineup.
- Tait Communications: New Zealand-headquartered PMR vendor specializing in DMR/P25/ATEX portable and mobile radios for utilities, mining, and public safety. Comparable niche positioning to TP Radio with similar focus on rugged, mission-critical professional radios.
- Codan Communications (Barrett Communications): Australian HF/VHF radio manufacturer including Barrett Communications brand. Comparable to TP Radio in long-range, ruggedized radio systems for government, NGO, and industrial customers.
- Icom Incorporated: Japanese manufacturer of land mobile, marine, and amateur radio equipment with ATEX and SOLAS-relevant products. Closely comparable to TP Radio in two-way portable radios, marine VHF, and intrinsically safe offerings.
Regional players
- Funke Electronics (Funkwerk): German manufacturer of professional radio communication and dispatch systems, primarily serving DACH-region public safety and transportation customers. Comparable to TP Radio in regional European PMR market positioning.
Emerging players
- Ritron: US-based manufacturer of professional two-way radios and radio modems for industrial, utility, and transportation applications. Comparable product focus on rugged PMR and data modems but at smaller scale and primarily North American footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TP Radio social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance12 records
TP Radio financial estimates
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TP Radio leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TP Radio funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TP Radio M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about TP Radio
What does TP Radio do?
TP Radio designs, manufactures, and sells professional radio communication equipment for data and voice transmission, including intrinsically safe ATEX portable radios, mobile radios, base stations and repeaters, radio modems, antennas, ROIP dispatch systems, the WEAS-9000 industrial emergency alert system, and integrated taxi/dispatch hardware (taximeters, thermal printers, card readers). All products are developed and produced in-house at the company's Denmark facility with proprietary hardware, software, and mechanical R&D, and are sold to professional, public safety, maritime, transportation, and government customers across more than 50 countries through a 24-country dealer network and direct e-commerce.
Is TP Radio a public or private company?
TP Radio is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TP Radio founded?
TP Radio was founded in 1978. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TP Radio based?
TP Radio is headquartered in Greve, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does TP Radio make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and radio Rental (Denmark only).
Who are TP Radio's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are L3Harris Technologies, Motorola Solutions and Leonardo (Selex ES). Direct peers are Hytera Communications, JVCKENWOOD (Kenwood), Tait Communications, Codan Communications (Barrett Communications) and Icom Incorporated. Funke Electronics (Funkwerk) is listed as a regional player. Ritron is listed as an emerging player.
Does TP Radio have an API?
No public API is recorded for TP Radio.
What industry is TP Radio in?
TP Radio's product category is Professional Radio Communication Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIAEAJ, Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering), with a secondary code of CRACAKAM, RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail. Its NAICS code is 334220 and its SIC code is 3663.