About RADIO 741
Founded in 1979, RADIO 741 has grown from a small electronics repair shop into an international supplier of RF, microwave, industrial, and electronic components. Today, we stock over 40,000 part numbers, operate an 848 m² logistics facility, and supply customers in broadcasting, telecommunications, industry, medical technology, research, and the defense sector worldwide.
Company Credentials
- Legal Name: RADIO 741 L.P.
- VAT Number: EL802233155
- Company Register No: 172646657000
- NCAGE Code: G3161
- Warehouse: 848 m² facility in Lakoma Industrial Zone
- 40,000+ part numbers in stock
- Worldwide shipping via FedEx
- 45+ years continuous operation (since 1979)
- Serving industrial, RF/microwave & defense clients globally
Our privately owned 848 m² logistics facility in the Lakoma Industrial Zone (completed 2023).
Our internal storage aisles with over 40,000 stocked part numbers, organized for fast order processing.
Capabilities & Product Range
We specialize in supplying:
- RF & microwave components
- Industrial and power electronics
- Active & passive components
- Test equipment & measurement devices
- Hard-to-find / obsolete parts
- Components for lifecycle and repair support
40,000+ different part numbers are stocked and available for same-day shipping.
Who We Serve
- Broadcasting & Media – FM/TV transmitters, studio equipment
- Telecommunications – microwave links, RF systems
- Industrial & Heavy Machinery – automation, power modules
- Medical Equipment – imaging systems, electronics repair
- Radio Amateurs & Hobbyists – quality components & RF parts
- Defense & Aerospace – NCAGE-registered supplier supporting lifecycle maintenance
Why Customers Trust RADIO 741
- Over 45 years of industry experience
- Large in-stock inventory with fast dispatch
- Specialized in rare, obsolete & hard-to-find components
- Real warehouse, not a dropshipping operation
- Serving industrial, RF & defense clients worldwide
- Direct support from engineering-trained staff
- Reliable global shipping through FedEx
Our Goals
- Provide in-stock electronic components to eliminate long supplier lead times.
- Supply hard-to-find, genuine components quickly to keep your repairs and production running.
- Help extend the lifecycle of electronic equipment.
Timeline
1979–1995
In 1979, Antonis Maniatis and his father started a small electronics TV & audio repair shop in Martiou, a district in central Thessaloniki. The shop was just 25 m² and carried around 200 part numbers, focusing on repairs and neighborhood distribution of electronic and electrical components. In 1985, Antonis expanded the range and shifted focus to distributing electronic components for FM/TV broadcasting stations.
Image 1 – Shop Martiou (1990) —
Antonis Maniatis (Electronic Engineer) with John Siamidis (Aerospace Engineer).
By 1993 the product range increased significantly and the first printed product catalogue was designed, printed, and distributed across Greece and the Balkans. The catalogue was a major success and continued until 2006.
1995–2019
As space became an issue, Antonis moved the business to a privately owned, three-story shop on Konstantinou Karamanli, one of Thessaloniki’s busiest roads. The business concentrated on supplying hard-to-find components to AM/FM radio and TV stations in Greece and the Balkans. Around 2000, due to customer demand, distribution expanded to ham radio equipment.
Image 2 – 1995 Shop — K. Karamanli 176.
2006–2019
2006 marked the final year of the printed catalogue as we transitioned to an online catalogue. Up to that point, 19 printed catalogues had helped fuel growth. In 2011, the online catalogue evolved into a full e-shop, and we began receiving online orders. The range expanded into microwave and industrial components. While over 25,000 different part numbers were available, about 6,000 were listed online due to space limitations.
Image 3 – No. 19 (2006) — Last printed catalogue.
2019–Present
With continuous website development and range expansion, the business grew further. Our eBay export store opened access to the USA and Asian markets. Alongside our core activities, we focused on supplying in-stock, hard-to-find components (including obsolete parts) to extend the lifecycle of electronics. Our primary market shifted from Greece to worldwide.
To support a broader stock, we moved into an 800 m² warehouse in Kalamaria (net storage currently 650 m²). In 2024, we completed and relocated to our new, privately owned logistics facility in the Lakoma Industrial Zone, featuring approximately 848 m² of net storage space, including 200 m² of office space and a test lab.
Image 4 – Warehouse space (2018).
Today & Future
Today, RADIO 741 stocks over 40,000 different part numbers and continues to expand its global reach. Our goal is to further increase availability and ensure customers worldwide have access to the electronic components they need — from common parts to rare and obsolete components.