PHF COM
PHF COM is a French broadcast systems integrator founded in 1993, supplying and installing turnkey radio and TV studios, FM/DAB+ transmission sites, and operating its own network of ~60 FM and ~20 DAB+ transmitters across France for broadcaster customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersCasablanca, Morocco
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What PHF COM does
PHF COM is a French broadcast systems integrator and equipment distributor specializing in radio and television broadcasting infrastructure. Founded in 1993 by Pascal Hilaire and headquartered in Mundolsheim, France, the company provides turnkey studio design and transmission site installation services while also operating its own network of approximately 60 FM transmitters and 20 DAB+ transmitters deployed across France. The company serves commercial radio stations, public/community broadcasters, and television operators, with notable customers including TOP MUSIC, VIRGIN, AZUR FM, Radio Maritima (Marseille), Médina FM (Morocco), NRG (Cambodia), Radio Plus and Médi 1 (Morocco), MFM Maroc, and HIT Radio (Côte d'Ivoire).
The company's product portfolio spans the full broadcast chain — studio equipment (Axia IP audio consoles, Calrec TV consoles, SCHOEPS microphones), FM transmitters (300W to 10 kW from BW Broadcast and Eddystone), DAB+ transmitters (TRedess and SYES), antenna systems (SIRA), signal transport (IP codecs, satellite receivers, microwave links), and broadcast peripherals (sound processors, RDS encoders, filters, multiplexers). Proprietary technology includes the OCTOTUNER PHF COM 8-channel FM tuner rack unit and deployment of Sigmacom's EtherMPX system for MPX-over-IP transport, which reduces equipment requirements at transmitter sites. PHF COM holds official distributor relationships with major broadcast equipment brands including BW Broadcast, SCHOEPS (Morocco distributor), Axia, Omnia, TRedess, Deva, 2WCOM, Sigmacom, SIRA, and Calrec.
PHF COM's business model combines three revenue streams: equipment supply and installation (turnkey studio and transmission site projects on a project-quoted basis), broadcasting operator services (renting FM and DAB+ transmission capacity from its owned infrastructure on subscription contracts), and professional services (site surveys, engineering studies, acoustic construction, system integration, and staff training). The company employs a project-based, consultative enterprise sales motion directed at radio and TV station decision-makers, supplemented by international broadcast trade shows and direct contact. Geographic reach extends across France, Morocco (via the PHF COM Maroc subsidiary), Cambodia, and New Caledonia. The company operates with a small specialist team of approximately five core members and is privately held by founder Pascal Hilaire.
PHF COM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PHF COM
- Legal name
- PHF COM
- Website
- https://phfcom.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PHF COM is a French broadcast systems integrator founded in 1993, supplying and installing turnkey radio and TV studios, FM/DAB+ transmission sites, and operating its own network of ~60 FM and ~20 DAB+ transmitters across France for broadcaster customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PHF COM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Broadcast Systems Integration
- NAICS
- Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)
- SIC
- Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Digital Radio Broadcasting (DAB/DAB+, HD Radio) (MPAIAEAD), Radio Network Distribution & Affiliate Services (Terrestrial/Satellite/IP) (MPABABAL), Radio Network Distribution & Programming Services (Syndicators, Format Providers) (MPAIAEAH)
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Where PHF COM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Casablanca
- HQ country
- Morocco
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices2 records
Markets served
PHF COM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment supply and installation: PHF COM supplies and installs complete radio and TV studios (consoles, microphones, audio processing, transmitters, antennas, masts, pylons, etc.) and transmission sites. Revenue is generated from the sale and installation of equipment to radio and TV station operators. The company sources products from brand partners (Axia, AEQ, STUDER, RAMI, BW Broadcast, Eddystone, TRedess, SYES, Omnia, SCHOEPS, etc.) and integrates them into turnkey solutions.
- Broadcasting operator services: PHF COM acts as a broadcast operator, renting DAB+ and FM transmission capacity from its own transmitter infrastructure (~60 FM transmitters, ~20 DAB+ transmitters). Radio stations rent transmission services on a contractual basis. The company also rents out equipment for one-off events (e.g., Drive-In cinema sound transmission).
- Studio design and integration services: PHF COM provides professional services including site surveys, engineering studies, acoustic room construction, system integration, and staff training. Projects include Radio Maritima Marseille studio, Radio Plus Morocco, Médi 1 Morocco, and HIT Radio Abidjan.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based equipment supply and installation |
| Subscription | Annual | DAB+ and FM transmission site rental |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
PHF COM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PHF COM designs, supplies, and installs complete radio and television broadcast systems for radio and TV station operators, covering audio consoles, microphones, FM and DAB+ transmitters (300W to 10kW), antennas, masts, signal transport (microwave links, IP codecs, satellite receivers), and broadcast peripherals. The company also operates its own network of approximately 60 FM and 20 DAB+ transmitters across France, renting transmission capacity to radio stations as a broadcast operator on an ongoing basis.
Product overview
PHF COM is a French broadcast equipment supplier and integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of radio and television broadcasting solutions. The product portfolio centers on a turnkey model covering studio equipment (audio consoles, microphones, headphones), transmission systems (FM/DAB transmitters from 300W to 10kW, antenna systems), signal transport infrastructure (microwave links, IP codecs, satellite receivers), and broadcast peripherals (sound processors, RDS encoders, filters, multiplexers). Key equipment brands distributed include AXIA (IP audio consoles), BW Broadcast (transmitters), TRedess/SYES (DAB transmitters), SIRA (antennas), Omnia (sound processing), Telos (telephone inserts), Deva (monitoring), and Calrec (TV consoles). The company also operates as a DAB/FM broadcast operator with approximately 60 FM and 20 DAB+ transmitters deployed across France, providing transmission site rental and operator services, notably in partnership with Swiss company DIGRIS for DAB multiplex services.
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Products and services
- Radio Studio Equipment Supply Complete range of radio studio equipment distributed and integrated by PHF COM, including audio mixing consoles, microphones, professional headphones, sound cards, telephone inserts, and radio video systems. Sold to radio stations building or upgrading studio facilities.
- TV Studio Equipment Supply Television studio equipment distributed and integrated by PHF COM, including TriCaster live production systems (including TriCaster Mini Advanced), Calrec Brio and Summa TV audio consoles, broadcast automation software, and playout systems for TV broadcasters and content producers.
- FM Transmitters (300W–10 kW) FM broadcast transmitters distributed by PHF COM, ranging from 300W to 10 kW, including BW Broadcast TX300V3, TX600V3, and TX1000V3 models, and Eddystone modular series from 500W to 10 kW, with integrated sound processing and RDS encoding. Sold to radio station operators as part of transmission-site build-outs or replacements.
- DAB/DAB+ Transmitters DAB and DAB+ digital audio broadcasting transmitters distributed by PHF COM, including TRedess modular 600W amplifier units (combinable for higher output) and SYES transmitters from 20W to 9000Wrms. Sold to radio stations building digital radio coverage.
- IP Encoders and Decoders (Audio and MPX over IP) IP audio codecs distributed and integrated by PHF COM, including AVT MAGIC DAB+ audio encoders, Telos Z/IP ONE, Sigmacom EtherMPX (MPX over IP with SFN option), and Deva DB-91 series IP audio encoders/decoders for transporting broadcast audio over IP networks between studios and transmission sites.
- Satellite Receivers (DVB-S/S2) DVB-S/S2 multi-program satellite IRDs distributed by PHF COM from 2WCOM, including DSR01, FlexDSR02+, and FlexDSR04+ models, with regionalized content injection, SFN support, SNMP monitoring, and AES/EBU outputs for radio program distribution to transmitter sites.
- Microwave Links (AIR FIBER 5 GHz) 5 GHz point-to-point IP microwave radio links using Air Fiber technology with dual-polarization parabolic antennas (23 dBi or 30 dBi gain), data rates up to 500 Mbit/s, GPS receiver, and 128-bit AES security. Deployed by PHF COM to transport audio/video signals between studios and transmitter sites.
- OCTOTUNER PHF COM 8-Channel FM Tuner Proprietary PHF COM 1U 8-channel FM tuner rack unit that receives 8 simultaneous FM stations (87.5–108.0 MHz in 0.05 MHz steps) with adjustable output level per tuner (−60 to +10 dB), AGC, configurable names per tuner, and RS232 control. Used for broadcast monitoring and rebroadcast applications.
- DAB+/FM Broadcasting Operator Services (Transmission Rental) Subscription-based transmission site rental service that gives radio stations access to PHF COM's owned network of approximately 60 FM transmitters and 20 DAB+ transmitters at sites across France (Chaumont, Montbéliard, Vesoul, Schirmeck, Evian/Thonon, Sarrebourg, Forbach, Dijon, Lyon, Nice, Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Colmar, Valenciennes, Bourgoin Jallieu, Rouen, Le Havre, and others). Includes site access, antenna systems, transmission equipment, and supervision.
- Turnkey Transmission Site Installation Complete site deployment services for FM, DAB+, and TV transmission sites, covering tower and mast installation, antenna mounting, transmitter setup, sound processing, RDS encoding, and supervision systems. Sold as turnkey projects to radio and TV operators.
- Turnkey Studio Design and Installation Complete radio studio construction services, including site surveys, engineering studies, acoustic room construction, technical furniture design, equipment installation, system integration, and staff training. Sold as turnkey projects to radio broadcasters launching or refurbishing studio facilities.
Companies that use PHF COM
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PHF COM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature5 records
PHF COM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.
- DIGRIScoreSwiss DAB broadcast specialist. PHF COM is the French partner for DIGRIS, collaborating on DAB multiplex operations in France. DIGRIS handles multiplex management, supervision, and after-sales service, while PHF COM manages site studies, installation, and equipment supply. PHF COM intervenes on DAB multiplexes in Lyon, Nice, Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Colmar, Valenciennes, Bourgoin Jallieu, Rouen, and Le Havre (as of September 2019).
- AVTcoreGerman manufacturer of DAB+ encoders. PHF COM distributes AVT DAB+ encoder products in France, including the MAGIC AE1 DAB+ Go (single-program) and MAGIC AE4 DAB/DAB+ (four-program) audio encoders. AVT encoders encode audio directly into DAB+ format at the studio source.
- BW BroadcastcoreUK-based FM transmitter manufacturer. PHF COM is an official distributor of BW Broadcast FM transmitters (models TX300V3 300W, TX600V3 600W, TX1000V3 1kW). BW transmitters feature integrated sound processing, RDS encoder, remote internet control, DDS digital modulation, and hot-plug power supplies.
- Axia Audio (Telos Alliance)coreAmerican manufacturer of IP audio consoles and audio-over-IP networking (Livewire+ / AES67). PHF COM installs Axia consoles (Fusion, Radius, IQ models) for radio studio installations. Axia IP audio technology enables audio routing over standard Ethernet networks.
- Omnia Audio (Telos Alliance)coreAmerican audio processing manufacturer. PHF COM distributes the full Omnia range for FM transmission: Omnia Volt, Omnia 7, Omnia 9, and Omnia 11. Products include multiband processing, AGC, look-ahead limiting, stereo generation, and RDS encoding capabilities.
- SCHOEPScoreGerman microphone manufacturer. PHF COM is the official Morocco distributor for SCHOEPS microphones. PHF COM also distributes SCHOEPS products in France, including the V4 studio microphone (homage to a classic 1950s design), CMH 64/641 handheld broadcast microphones, and the CCM and Colette series for concert sound capture.
- TRedesscoreTRedess manufactures DAB+ transmitters. PHF COM uses TRedess DAB+ transmitters in its transmission infrastructure, with modular configurations based on 600W amplifier units capable of being combined for higher power output.
- Rami AudiostandardFrench manufacturer of analog and digital broadcast consoles (RP2000S, RP500) and audio equipment. PHF COM distributes Rami Audio products as part of its radio studio solutions.
- WIN MEDIAstandardPlayout software for radio and TV broadcasting. WIN MEDIA provides playout, catalog/MAM, acquisition, editing, mixing, conductor management, archiving, and administration functions. PHF COM integrates WIN MEDIA as part of its radio and TV studio solutions.
- NewtecstandardSatellite communications equipment provider. PHF COM offers Newtec satellite solutions for distributing radio and TV programs to transmitter sites via satellite link.
- Deva BroadcastcoreBulgarian manufacturer of IP audio encoders/decoders and RDS equipment. PHF COM distributes Deva products: DB-91 RX (IP audio decoder), DB91-TX (IP audio encoder), and SmartGen Mini RDS encoder. These products enable audio transport over IP networks for FM/DAB transmission.
- 2WCOMcoreGerman satellite receiver manufacturer. PHF COM distributes 2WCOM DVB-S/S2 satellite receivers: DSR01 (1–2 programs), FlexDSR02+ (1–2 programs), and FlexDSR04+ (4 programs). Features include regionalized content injection, SFN support, and SNMP monitoring.
- NewTek TriCasterstandardVideo production system manufacturer. PHF COM distributes NewTek TriCaster video production systems (TriCaster and TriCaster Mini Advanced) for live TV studio production, multicamera switching, streaming, recording, and virtual sets.
- YellowtecstandardGerman manufacturer of microphone stands and accessories. PHF COM distributes Yellowtec Mika microphone stands and screens for broadcast studio environments.
- Sigmacom BroadcastcoreSigmacom manufactures the EtherMPX encoder/decoder system, which transports MPX audio signals over IP networks. PHF COM deploys EtherMPX as a key component of its IP signal transport solutions for FM transmission, reducing the need for sound processing equipment at each transmitter site.
- SIRAcoreItalian manufacturer of FM antennas (FM-03, FM-04, FM-07, FM-34, FMC-06, log-periodic), FM/HF multiplexers, and cavity filters. PHF COM distributes SIRA antenna products as part of its FM transmission site solutions.
- CalreccoreBritish manufacturer of broadcast audio consoles for television. PHF COM distributes Calrec Brio and Summa consoles for TV studio production. The Brio36 offers 36 dual-layer faders with 6-band EQ and dynamics on every path; the Summa extends this with full Hydra2 network integration and 4096×4096 routing.
- Eddystone BroadcaststandardUK-based modular FM transmitter manufacturer. PHF COM distributes Eddystone FM transmitters ranging from 500W to 10 kW. Transmitters feature modular amplifier and hot-plug power supply architecture for high reliability.
- Delta MeccanicastandardItalian manufacturer of FM cavity filters and multiplexers (FM, TV, DAB). PHF COM distributes Delta Meccanica filter products as part of its FM transmission site solutions.
- GhielmettistandardSwiss media solutions company. PHF COM distributes Ghielmetti products as part of its broadcast technology portfolio.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PHF COM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Digidia: French DAB+ digital radio solutions provider (multiplex, encoders, planning). Direct competitor in France for the DAB+ operator/multiplex portion of PHF COM's business.
- WorldCast Systems: French-headquartered broadcast equipment manufacturer and supplier (formerly Audemat/APT) covering FM transmitters, audio-over-IP codecs, RDS, and RF measurement. Directly comparable product overlap and same French broadcast integrator channel.
- RVR Elettronica: Italian FM transmitter and broadcast equipment manufacturer. Similar product category, distributor-led European go-to-market, and integrator overlap with PHF COM.
- Broadcast Electronics: US radio broadcast equipment manufacturer (FM transmitters, audio processing, RDS). Directly comparable product line for PHF COM's transmitter and studio integration business.
- Elenos: Italian FM transmitter manufacturer with established global distribution. Competes with PHF COM on the transmitter side and supplies many of the same European broadcast integrator channels.
- OMB Broadcast: Spanish FM and TV broadcast equipment manufacturer (transmitters, antennas, complete plants). Closest Iberian analogue to PHF COM on integrator/equipment mix and same retail-tier transmitter wattages.
Broad incumbents
- TowerCast: French independent broadcast infrastructure operator (subsidiary of Ille-de-France region group). Competes with PHF COM in FM/DAB+ transmission site rental across the French market.
- TDF (Télédiffusion de France): France's incumbent broadcast transmission tower operator (FM, DAB+, DTT). Operates a much larger tower portfolio than PHF COM and competes for major DAB+ multiplex contracts.
Emerging players
- Sonifex: UK-based broadcast audio equipment manufacturer (audio interfaces, talkback, AoIP). Comparable on radio studio integration product category though smaller scale and UK-tilted.
Regional players
- Network Broadcast Industry (NBI): Dutch broadcast systems integrator serving Western European radio/TV stations. Directly comparable integrator role to PHF COM but operating primarily in Benelux/Germany rather than France.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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PHF COM leadership team
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Profiles5 records
PHF COM subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
PHF COM funding detail
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PHF COM M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about PHF COM
What does PHF COM do?
PHF COM designs, supplies, and installs complete radio and television broadcast systems for radio and TV station operators, covering audio consoles, microphones, FM and DAB+ transmitters (300W to 10kW), antennas, masts, signal transport (microwave links, IP codecs, satellite receivers), and broadcast peripherals. The company also operates its own network of approximately 60 FM and 20 DAB+ transmitters across France, renting transmission capacity to radio stations as a broadcast operator on an ongoing basis.
Is PHF COM a public or private company?
PHF COM is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PHF COM founded?
PHF COM was founded in 1993. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PHF COM based?
PHF COM is headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco, in the Africa region.
How does PHF COM make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment supply and installation is the primary driver. The others are broadcasting operator services and studio design and integration services.
Who are PHF COM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Digidia, WorldCast Systems, RVR Elettronica, Broadcast Electronics, Elenos and OMB Broadcast. Broad incumbents are TowerCast and TDF (Télédiffusion de France). Sonifex is listed as an emerging player. Network Broadcast Industry (NBI) is listed as a regional player.
Does PHF COM have an API?
No public API is recorded for PHF COM.
What industry is PHF COM in?
PHF COM's product category is Broadcast Systems Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIAEAJ, Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering), with a secondary code of MPAIAEAD, Digital Radio Broadcasting (DAB/DAB+, HD Radio). Its NAICS code is 516110 and its SIC code is 3663.