Spread the cost of broadcast and telecoms transmission equipment from £8,000 to £250,000+ with flexible finance options: HP, lease or refinance.
Yes, transmission equipments are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £8,000 to £250,000, and most deals are written over 24–60 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£8k – £250k
Approval Speed
24 hours
Same-day for < £30k
Rates From
7.4% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical transmission equipment price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £55,000: a 10% deposit of £5,500, then 48 monthly payments of £1,160 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £61,180, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Power TV/Radio Transmitter | £8,000 – £35,000 | Local/Community Transmitter |
| Encoder & Multiplexer Rack | £15,000 – £60,000 | IP/RF Encoding System |
| High-Power Broadcast Transmitter | £60,000 – £180,000 | Main Station Transmitter |
| Microwave Link & Antenna System | £20,000 – £80,000 | Point-to-Point Radio Link |
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Transmitters, encoders, multiplexers and antenna systems qualify for the Annual Investment Allowance, so a cash or HP purchase can generally be deducted from taxable profit in the year of purchase. Lease payments are deductible in full as they're paid. Spectrum licensing fees and site rental are ongoing operating costs and are not part of the equipment finance agreement.
Transmission equipment is bought by broadcasters, community and local radio and TV stations, telecoms network operators and specialist infrastructure companies that manage transmitter sites on their behalf. Purchases are usually triggered by a new broadcast licence, a site build or upgrade, or existing equipment falling behind current encoding standards and spectrum requirements. Because a transmitter is licensed to operate on a specific frequency and site, this equipment tends to be bought for long-term use at a fixed location rather than moved between sites, which affects both how it's specified and how a lender assesses resale value. Encoding and IP-based transmission technology has changed considerably as broadcast standards have moved on, which keeps a supply of superseded but still serviceable equipment available on the secondary market.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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