RadioBoss

What RadioBoss does

RadioBoss is a privately held two-way radio equipment manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer headquartered in Farmingdale, New York. The company designs, manufactures, and sells its own brand of business-class radios and audio accessories, including UHF radios such as the credit card-sized Lil' Red, Bluetooth headsets with wireless PTT, FBI-style and active noise cancelling earpieces, waterproof IP67 speaker microphones, batteries, chargers, antennas, harnesses, repeaters, base stations, callboxes, and PA systems. The catalog spans 155+ products across roughly 10 categories, with compatibility across RadioBoss, Kenwood, and Motorola 2-pin connector radios.

Name

RadioBoss

Legal name

RadioBoss

Website

https://radioboss.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RadioBoss is a small Farmingdale, NY-based manufacturer and online retailer of its own brand of business-class two-way radios, audio accessories, and supporting equipment, selling primarily to SMB and professional customers via DTC e-commerce and phone sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Two-Way Radio Sales: Sale of RadioBoss brand two-way radios including models such as Lil' Red, 289 Series, 607, 858/868, Mini/MiniMax, Nano, Scout, TREK, Turbo/Max, and compatible accessories. These are one-time hardware purchases with various power levels and channel capacities.
2. Audio Accessories Sales: Sale of earpieces, headsets, speaker mics, Bluetooth accessories, replacement parts and foams. Products include FBI style headsets, noise reduction headsets, speaker mics, and various connector-compatible accessories for Motorola, Kenwood, and RadioBoss radios.
3. Radio Equipment Rentals: Rental services for radio equipment including rental packages for various RadioBoss models. Provides flexible short-term access to communication equipment for events or temporary needs.
4. Service & Repair: Industry-leading quickest repair turnaround time with very low repair prices. If they cannot repair a unit, they replace it for the same fee (with certain exclusions). Services include free custom programming saved in database for seamless reorders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RadioBoss manufactures and sells its own proprietary brand of two-way radio communication equipment and accessories, including radios, earpieces, headsets, speaker mics, batteries, chargers, antennas, repeaters, and base stations. The company also rents radio equipment and provides service and repair with a quick turnaround and replacement guarantee for unrepairable units. Free custom programming, free on-site trials, and a 7-day money-back guarantee are included with orders.

Product overview

RadioBoss is a two-way radio equipment manufacturer and retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of wireless communication devices and accessories. The product lineup centers on RadioBoss branded two-way radios (including the compact Lil' Red model and Business Class Professional radios), complemented by extensive audio accessories including earpieces, headsets, speaker mics (Elite, Shield, Weatherproof IP65, Waterproof IP67 rated), Bluetooth headsets, and surveillance-style FBI low-profile headsets. Supporting infrastructure products include batteries, single and multi-unit chargers (for models including 289 Series, 607, 858/868, Mini/MiniMax, Nano Series, Flash, Trek/Beta/Alpha, and Turbo/Max), antennas (UHF/VHF, stubby/long variants), belt clips, carrying cases, and waterproof protection. The company also offers Repeaters, Base Stations, Callboxes, and PA Systems. RadioBoss provides service and repair as well as rental options for their equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RadioBoss Lil' Red Radio Ultra-compact 2-Watt UHF two-way radio with earpiece-only communication, built-in microphone, push-to-talk functionality, credit-card-sized form factor with no external antenna, lanyard and metal belt clip, Li-Ion rechargeable battery, and 99+ channels with up to 1 mile wireless range. Designed for security, hospitality, and event staff needing discreet communication.
• Bluetooth Over-the-Ear Headset with Dongle and Wireless PTT Bluetooth headset accessory for two-way radios with paired dongle, wireless push-to-talk button, and improved audio quality. Compatible with RadioBoss, Kenwood, and Motorola 2-pin connector radios. Enables wireless mobility for radio users.
• Business Class Professional Radios Professional-grade two-way radios including RadioBoss branded models (such as 289 Series, 607, 858/868, Mini/MiniMax, Nano, Scout, TREK, Turbo/Max) and compatible accessories for business communications. Sold as part of the Business Class Professional product line.
• Radio Equipment Service and Repair Repair service for two-way radios with industry-leading quick turnaround times and low repair prices. If a unit cannot be repaired, it is replaced for the same fee (with certain exclusions). Includes free custom programming saved in a database for seamless reorders. Available for service at the Farmingdale, NY location.
• Radio Equipment Rentals Rental services for radio equipment including rental packages for various RadioBoss models. Provides flexible short-term access to communication equipment for events, temporary operations, or trial purposes.
• Signal Repeaters Signal repeaters designed to extend radio communication range for two-way radio systems. Used to expand coverage area for business radio networks.
• Base Station Fixed-position radio base stations designed for stationary communication needs in offices, dispatch centers, or fixed installations.
• Callbox Call box communication units for specific radio communication applications such as gate entry, parking lots, or remote location access.
• PA System for 2-Way Radios Public address systems integrated with two-way radio technology for broadcast communication across a facility or event space.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7-day money-back guarantee on almost every product offered
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Tait Communications: New Zealand-based provider of critical communications networks, radios, and accessories for public safety, utilities, and transportation. Competes in the same professional two-way radio category though at a larger enterprise scale than RadioBoss.
• Motorola Solutions: The dominant incumbent in professional two-way radio communications, offering MOTOTRBO digital radios, infrastructure, and accessories. Competes directly with RadioBoss in the business-class segment, particularly through Motorola 2-pin connector accessories that RadioBoss explicitly supports.
• Kenwood: Major manufacturer of professional two-way radios (NEXEDGE, TK series) and audio accessories, with similar 2-pin connector compatibility that RadioBoss products explicitly support. Competes in business and public safety markets at a much larger scale.
• Icom America: Established Japanese manufacturer of professional two-way radios, marine, aviation, and amateur radio equipment. Competes with RadioBoss in the land mobile radio market for business and public safety customers with comparable product positioning.

Direct peers

• BK Technologies: US-based manufacturer of public safety and business two-way radios (BKR, KNG series). Closely comparable to RadioBoss in product mix, US operations, and focus on business-class and public safety customers.
• Midland Radio: Direct competitor in business-class and consumer two-way radios with a comparable product lineup including FRS/GMRS handhelds and accessories. Targets similar small business, event, and outdoor user segments as RadioBoss with overlapping price points.
• Ritron: US manufacturer of wireless communication products including two-way radios, callboxes, and base stations. Closely comparable to RadioBoss in product mix (radios + callboxes + base stations), US-based operations, and focus on business and industrial customers.
• Hytera: Global manufacturer of professional two-way radios (DMR, TETRA, LTE) and accessories with a similar focus on affordable business-class communication equipment and broad accessory ecosystem. Direct competitor in the SMB professional radio segment.
• Pryme Radio Accessories: Specialist in two-way radio accessories including earpieces, microphones, and Bluetooth adapters compatible with major radio brands. Directly comparable to RadioBoss's accessories and Bluetooth headset business, with similar customer overlap.

Regional players

• Entel UK: UK-based manufacturer of professional two-way radios with a focus on rugged, water-resistant models for marine, industrial, and commercial use. Operates in the same product category but primarily serves UK/European markets rather than North America where RadioBoss operates.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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