Airwaves Communications, Inc.

What Airwaves Communications, Inc. does

Airwaves Communications, Inc. is a privately-held Kenwood Authorized Dealer headquartered at 4801 Lamar Avenue in Paris, Texas, reselling JVCKENWOOD Corporation's professional two-way radio equipment and providing system design and integration services. The company operates from a single location serving a regional market, with quote-based direct sales conducted via phone and email rather than through e-commerce.

The company's product portfolio spans the full Kenwood/JVCKENWOOD professional communications line, including the NEXEDGE series of multi-protocol portable and mobile radios (supporting NXDN, DMR, and P25 Phase 1 & 2 digital protocols plus FM analog), the Viking P25 series designed for public safety agencies with encryption and TrueVoice noise cancellation, conventional TK-series FM mobile radios, and NXR/TKR repeater/base infrastructure. Products carry MIL-STD-810 and IP54-IP68 durability certifications, with intrinsically safe options for hazardous environments.

Airwaves generates revenue through three streams: hardware resale of Kenwood radios and accessories, professional system design for wide-area coverage and on-site applications, and installation plus drive-in support services. It targets 14 industry verticals — with primary emphasis on construction, public safety, and state/local government — using a direct sales motion with no identified digital marketing, social media presence, or disclosed pricing. The business operates entirely as a channel partner for JVCKENWOOD, with no proprietary technology, no disclosed employees, and no funding history.

Name

Airwaves Communications, Inc.

Legal name

AirWaves Communications Inc.

Website

https://airwavescom.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Airwaves Communications is a Kenwood Authorized Dealer based in Paris, Texas, reselling professional two-way radio equipment (NEXEDGE, Viking P25, TK series) and providing system design and installation services to public safety, government, construction, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Two-Way Radio Communications Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores (5731)

akta.pro primary industry

RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail (CRACAKAM)

Keywords

• Two-way radio systems
• Kenwood authorized dealer
• Professional radio communications
• Public safety radios
• Radio system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Radio Equipment Sales: Resale of Kenwood/JVCKENWOOD Corporation two-way radio products including portable radios, mobile radios, repeaters, and accessories
2. System Design and Integration: Full system design services for wide area coverage and on-site application requirements
3. Installation and Support Services: Professional, prompt service to help customers get up and running and communicating within their groups. Drive-in service available for busy schedules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Airwaves Communications, Inc. is a Kenwood Authorized Dealer based in Paris, Texas that sells professional two-way radio equipment including portable radios, mobile radios, and repeaters supporting NXDN, DMR, P25 Phase 1 & 2 digital protocols and FM analog. The company serves 14 industry verticals including construction, public safety, healthcare, government, industrial, and mining, and provides full system design, installation, and ongoing support services for wide-area coverage and on-site communications applications.

Product overview

Airwaves Communications, Inc. is a Kenwood Authorized Dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional two-way radio equipment. The product line includes the NEXEDGE series for enterprise and industrial communications with multi-protocol support (NXDN, DMR, P25), the conventional TK-7000 series FM mobile radios, NXR/TKR repeater systems for coverage extension, the KCH-21R control head accessory for NX-5000 Series, and the Viking P25 series specifically designed for public safety agencies requiring interoperability with multiple P25 systems. Products span portable radios, mobile radios, base units/repeaters, and accessories, serving industries including construction, industrial, manufacturing, mining, public safety, transportation, utilities, and hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEXEDGE NX-1200/1300 Series Entry-level multi-protocol digital portable radios supporting NXDN and DMR digital protocols plus FM analog, designed for industrial settings and organizations transitioning from analog to digital.
• NEXEDGE NX-5200/5300/5400 Series Multi-protocol portable radios supporting NXDN, DMR, and P25 Phase 1 & 2 digital protocols plus FM analog in a single radio, offering interoperability for enterprise and operation-critical applications.
• NEXEDGE NX-5200S/5300S Series Versatile handheld radios supporting NXDN and DMR digital protocols with mixed digital and FM analog operation, featuring Bluetooth, built-in GPS, motion sensor, and IP67/68 and MIL-STD-810 durability ratings.
• NEXEDGE NX-3200/3300 Series Versatile handheld radios supporting NXDN and DMR digital protocols with mixed digital and FM analog operation, featuring Active Noise Reduction, GPS, and multiple keypad configurations.
• NEXEDGE NX-3220/3320 Series Versatile handheld radios supporting NXDN and DMR digital protocols with mixed digital and FM analog operation, featuring Active Noise Reduction, GPS, motion sensor, and IP54/55/67 ratings.
• NEXEDGE NX-3400 800-900 MHz digital handheld radio supporting NXDN and DMR protocols with mixed digital and FM analog operation, featuring Bluetooth, GPS, and built-in motion sensor for man-down detection.
• NEXEDGE NX-3420 800-900 MHz digital handheld radio supporting NXDN and DMR protocols with mixed digital and FM analog operation, featuring Bluetooth, GPS, motion sensor, and intrinsically safe option.
• NEXEDGE NX-420 800 MHz digital and analog portable radio supporting NXDN conventional and trunking, with over-the-air programming and NEXEDGE audio refinements.
• NX-1700/1800 VHF/UHF transceivers supporting NXDN and DMR protocols with mixed digital and FM analog operation, featuring Bluetooth, GPS, and IP54 and MIL-STD 810C/D/E/F/G/H ratings.
• NEXEDGE NX-3720/3820 Series UHF/VHF multi-protocol digital and analog mobile radios supporting NXDN and DMR protocols with mixed digital and FM analog operation, featuring Bluetooth and GPS.
• NEXEDGE NX-3920G/3921G 800/900 MHz digital transceiver supporting NXDN and DMR protocols with mixed digital and FM analog operation, featuring Bluetooth and GPS with front panel that can function as remote control head.
• NX-5700/5800/5900 Series VHF/UHF/700-800MHz multi-protocol digital and analog mobile radios supporting NXDN, DMR, and P25 Phase 1 & 2 protocols, plus FM analog in a single radio with selectable CAI.
• NX-5700S/5800S Series VHF/UHF multi-protocol digital and analog mobile radios supporting NXDN and DMR protocols plus mixed digital/FM analog operation, featuring Bluetooth, GPS, and DES encryption.
• NX-5700HB/5800HB High-power VHF/UHF digital transceivers supporting NXDN and P25 Phase 1 & 2 protocols with FM analog for mixed operation, featuring 110W/100W output and remote control head operation.
• NX-5600H 110-watt VHF Low Band mobile transceiver supporting NXDN digital protocol and FM analog for mixed operation, equipped with Bluetooth, GPS, and memory card slot.
• TK-7180/8180-MPT VHF/UHF MPT1327 trunked mobile radios designed for public safety, public service, government and private industrial sectors with wide frequency range and trunked mode capability.
• TK-7302HV/8302HU Compact 16-channel synthesized FM mobile radios with extra wideband coverage and QT/DQT signaling, featuring IP54 and MIL-STD compliance.
• TK-7360HV/8360HU Compact 128-channel synthesized FM mobile radios with extra wide bandwidth providing full band coverage without performance degradation, featuring MDC-1200 ANI and Fleetsync signaling.
• NX-700H/800H NEXEDGE VHF/UHF digital and FM mobile radios providing conventional and trunking operation with 6.25 kHz digital narrowband capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seamless service across locations with professional, prompt support
• +1 more outcomes

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JVCKENWOOD Corporation (Kenwood)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirwaves Communications is an authorized Kenwood dealer, reselling JVCKENWOOD Corporation's Kenwood branded two-way radio products including NEXEDGE, DMR, P25, and analog radio systems along with accessories and system components. The partnership grants exclusive rights to sell Kenwood products within their territory.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• BearCom: Largest U.S. two-way radio dealer and integrator, reselling Motorola, Kenwood, and other LMR brands with system design, installation, and managed services across all 50 states — directly comparable GTM motion to Airwaves at significantly larger scale.
• Tele-Rad: U.S. two-way radio dealer and service organization carrying multiple brands including Kenwood/JVCKENWOOD products — same authorized-dealer/channel-partner model with multi-state coverage.
• RACOM Corporation: Critical communications dealer and integrator specializing in public safety, industrial, and utility radio systems — comparable vertical focus (public safety, utilities, transportation) and similar system-design-plus-equipment business model.
• Communications Electronics: Long-standing online and direct retailer of professional two-way radios, repeaters, and accessories — closely comparable product mix (LMR hardware resale) with stronger e-commerce execution.
• Mobile Radio Specialists (MRS): Regional two-way radio dealer carrying multiple manufacturers (including Kenwood-compatible product lines) with system design and installation services — similar channel-partner GTM targeting enterprise and public-sector buyers.
• Day Wireless Systems: Multi-state two-way radio dealer and integrator serving public safety, schools, utilities, and industrial customers with both equipment sales and system design — comparable dealer/integrator model with broader geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• JVCKENWOOD Corporation: Parent manufacturer of the Kenwood professional radio product line that Airwaves resells; not a competitor in the dealer sense but defines Airwaves' product roadmap, pricing, and territory rights.
• Hytera Communications: Global manufacturer of DMR and TETRA professional mobile radio equipment competing with Kenwood across public safety, commercial, and industrial verticals — shapes the competitive product alternatives available to Airwaves' end customers.
• Motorola Solutions: Dominant U.S. manufacturer of LMR and P25 public-safety radio systems and the primary competitor brand to Kenwood in the verticals Airwaves serves — overlapping end markets and indirect competitive pressure on Kenwood resale margins.

Emerging players

• ESChat: Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) service provider serving public safety and enterprise customers — an emerging technology alternative to traditional LMR hardware resale that may encroach on Airwaves' target verticals over time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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