The story
Barrett Communications was founded in 1976. The company steadily grew and began exporting their first commercial HF radios in 1987. The range has been expanded to include transceivers (base, portable and mobile), modems, power supplies, amplifiers, antennas and accessories.
In May 2009, Barrett Communications acquired Q-MAC Electronics which increased the Barrett Communications product range to include VHF radio systems.
In August 2011, Barrett Communications received certification from the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) for its Barrett 2050 HF mobile and base station transceiver.
This certification includes conformance to MIL-STD-188-141B as well as the Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) specifications of MIL-STD-188-141B Appendix A.
In 2012 Barrett Communications exported to over 150 countries with a global dealer network in 65 countries.
Barrett Communications also operates a marketing office in the United Kingdom. Barrett Europe Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barrett Communications, is located in Whiteley in Hampshire.
In 2019 Barrett Communications opened an office in Pittsford, NY. Barrett products now manufactured in the USA
In 2020 Barrett Communications partners with Royal Communications International, Inc. for sales and service in the USA
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