Antenna & Mast Systems

We specialise in a full range of aluminium, steel and composite glass fibre tubular support masts and the manufacturing of HF communication antennas.

Pneumatic Telescopic & Pushup masts.

SMC stock and manufacture a large range of pneumatic telescopic masts and lightweight composite pushup masts.

Radio Systems

We can advise, design, manufacture and supply a system around your requirements, whether it is HF, VHF or UHF. Additionally, we can survey and install systems internationally.

Baluns & Transformers

SMC manufacture and design the CTS brand of HF broadband ferrite matching transformers, hybrids, multicouplers, filters.

Welcome to South Midlands Communications

SMC was established in 1958 and initially specialised in antenna support masts, towers and HF antennas. We are now recognised globally as a specialist communications company.

Over the last 50 years the SMC product range has grown to include pneumatic telescopic masts, aluminium lattice masts, high-level photography solutions, Mil’ specification antenna positioners and two way radio products including GPS, AVLS and data transfer. SMC are able to advise, design, supply and install mobile communications systems, from the simple to more complex and integrated networks.

Latest News and Product Updates:

Ralph Hill01/05/13 - SMC Radio Engineer thanked by British Exploring Society
SMC provided advice in selecting communication equipment and designed a system to meet the demanding communication needs of the society in its many explorations into challenging environments. Read more

Ralph Hill08/12/12 - Ralph Hill wins the prestigious Alex Zemenides young persons award
In Nov 2011 SMC began to look for an Apprentice for the Quality Control and Assurance aspects of the business. PETA had made contact with SMC some time before, alerting us of their apprenticeship scheme. Read more

SMC Trak Ranger System29/11/12 - SMC Trak Ranger System
If you are upgrading from analogue to digital communication, considering health & safety issues, or need a tool to help you manage your workforce more efficiently, TrakRanger is the answer when it comes to data dispatch. Read more

SMC acquires Antennares25/11/12 - SMC acquires Antennares
SMC acquires Antennares, manufacturer of microwave communication solutions, radio interception systems and positioning systems.
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Storm Mast01/05/12 - Storm Mast
SMC launches new belt driven composite storm mast, offering a rugged mast solution with heights from 6 to 18 metres.
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