The right RF to mmWave components. Qualified, compliant and delivered.
RF Com helps procurement teams source qualified RF, microwave and millimetre wave components from DC to 1.5 THz, through one accredited supplier. We handle the compliance, cut the chasing on lead times and find the most cost-effective route to the part you need, from a single prototype unit to a production requirement.
- ISO 9001:2015
- UKAS Accredited
- ITAR Registered Broker
- JOSCAR
- Cyber Essentials
- TRACE
Sourcing RF components is rarely as simple as raising a purchase order
Compliance
Qualification
Availability
Cost
Four ways we make your job easier
The right, qualified parts, from RF to mmWave
Getting the specification right first time avoids returns, rework and delays. Our team understands the technology, not just the part number, so we can check frequency range, interface, power handling and environmental requirements before you commit. Our range covers:
- Coaxial components from DC to 110 GHz, including connectors, adaptors, attenuators, switches, detectors, limiters and amplifiers
- Waveguide components from WR-650 down to WR-1.0
- Millimetre wave and terahertz products from Virginia Diodes, including VNA, spectrum analyser and signal generator extenders from 26 GHz to 1.5 THz, plus Micro Harmonics isolators and circulators from 26 to 400 GHz
- Cable assemblies including phase-matched and phase-stable assemblies built to your specification
- Cryogenic and quantum isolators, circulators and low-loss coax for qubit readout chains
- Test equipment as Anritsu’s representative in Scotland, alongside refurbished and used instruments
Compliant, traceable supply chains
RF Com holds the credentials defence and aerospace procurement teams check for, so you do not have to build a new qualification file for every order. If your organisation already uses JOSCAR, much of the work is done before you pick up the phone.
| Accreditation | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | Certified quality management system behind every order |
| UKAS Accredited | Recognised national accreditation standard |
| ITAR Registered Broker | Export-controlled components handled compliantly, with licensing and documentation managed by people who do it daily |
| JOSCAR | Pre-qualification shared across aerospace, defence and security supply chains |
| Cyber Essentials | Government-backed cyber security certification, increasingly required on MOD contracts |
| TRACE | Anti-bribery due diligence certification |
We are an approved supplier to leading primes including BAE Systems, Leonardo, Thales, Raytheon, L3, Smiths and Honeywell. Where parts must come from outside the original manufacturer’s channel, we source and qualify grey market stock properly, confirming authenticity and specification before anything reaches your programme. That gives you a compliant route to hard to find parts without dealing with unverified brokers.
Shorter, more predictable lead times
When a part is on a long lead time, allocation or has gone end of life, programmes stall. RF Com works to keep yours moving:
- An established supplier network across the UK, US, Sweden, Korea, China and beyond, built over 25 years, giving us more than one route to the part you need
- Form-Fit-Function alternatives identified by our technical team when the original part is delayed or obsolete, avoiding a redesign
- Obsolescence sourcing that works from your part numbers and programme details to find a compliant route to parts the manufacturer stopped making long ago
- Import and export handled in-house, so fewer surprises at customs and fewer shipments held up by missing paperwork
- No minimum order, so you can buy exactly what you need now rather than waiting for a batch to be worth shipping
The best cost, not just the lowest price
- No minimum order quantity. Single units and prototype quantities are core business, so you never pay for stock you do not need
- Competitive options across our network, giving you a genuine comparison rather than a single take-it-or-leave-it quote
- Repair instead of replace. Existing components and assemblies can often be repaired for a fraction of the cost of a new build, extending equipment life and supporting sustainability goals
- Refurbished and used test equipment where a new instrument is not essential
- Avoided redesign costs through Form-Fit-Function replacements on legacy platforms
- Less time spent on admin. One accredited supplier in place of several unverified brokers reduces the hidden cost of qualification, chasing and paperwork
From part number to delivery in four steps
Tell us what you need
We find the compliant route
You receive clear options
Delivered and supported
Sectors we support
Defence & Aerospace
Space, Satcom & Ground Station
Obsolescence Solutions
Test & Measurement
Cryogenic & Quantum
Communications
Academia & Research
Medical & Healthcare
One accredited partner instead of a patchwork of brokers
- One accredited, ITAR registered, JOSCAR listed supplier for RF, microwave and mmWave requirements
- Technical people who understand the parts, not just the paperwork
- A genuine route to obsolete and hard to find parts, rather than a dead end
- Grey market access without the counterfeit risk, because every source is properly qualified
- Based in Edinburgh, supporting UK and European programmes for over 25 years
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a minimum order quantity?
No. Single units and prototype quantities are a core part of what we do, alongside production volumes.
Can you handle ITAR and export-controlled components?
Yes. RF Com is an ITAR registered broker and manages the licensing, documentation and end use requirements that come with export-controlled parts.
Are you listed on JOSCAR?
Yes. If your organisation uses JOSCAR, our pre-qualification information is already available to you.
Can you find parts that are obsolete?
Yes. Send us your part numbers and programme details and we will look for original stock, qualified alternative sources or Form-Fit-Function replacements.
How do you manage counterfeit risk?
We source through established, vetted relationships and apply qualification checks to confirm authenticity and specification before any part reaches your programme.
What frequency range do you cover?
From DC through microwave and millimetre wave to terahertz: coax to 110 GHz, waveguide from WR-650 to WR-1.0, and VDI frequency extension to 1.5 THz.
Can you repair existing assemblies?
Yes. Where a full replacement is not necessary we can repair components and assemblies, often at a fraction of the cost of a new build.
