ML&S Martin Lynch and Sons Ltd

ML&S Martin Lynch and Sons Ltd: radio equipment distributor in Staines

ML&S Martin Lynch and Sons Ltd is a British company based at Wessex House, Drake Avenue, Staines (near Heathrow), Middlesex. It presents itself as a supplier and distributor of communications equipment, specialising in new and used amateur (ham) radio, commercial two-way radio, and marine and aviation products.

The company was founded in September 1990 by Martin Lynch, who began buying and selling amateur radio equipment at the age of thirteen. According to his account, he acquired surplus equipment at rallies, clubs and old government warehouses in London, which allowed him to supplement his allowance. Over time, the business evolved into ML&S, also known as The Amateur Radio Exchange Centre.

Product catalogue

The ML&S website organises its offering into several main categories:

• Accessories: includes adaptors, cables, antenna analysers, switches, tuning units, linear amplifiers, power supplies, microphones, headphones, speakers, Morse keys, SWR and power meters, and test equipment, among others.
• Amateur radios: mobile radios, handhelds, base stations, repeaters and satellite communications radios, from manufacturers such as Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, etc.
• Antennas and accessories: amateur antennas, receive antennas, masts, coaxial cables (including Messi & Paoloni in various diameters), connectors, power cables and tools.
• Licence-free radio: CB radio, PMR-446, walkie-talkies, Meshtastic and LoRa.
• Scanners and receivers: brands such as Uniden Bearcat, AOR, Icom, TECSUN, WHISTLER, Sangean, Alinco, and SDR radios from Flex Radio Systems, SunSDR, Elad, SDRplay, Apache Labs, among others.
• Avionics: avionic transceivers and products such as Air!Squitter.
• Used equipment: a dedicated section for second-hand equipment.

The catalogue includes both new and used products, and the company offers valuation and trade-in services for used equipment.

Featured offers and new arrivals

The home page shows sections for "Top Deals", "Best Sellers" and "New Products Arriving Soon". Featured offers include Yaesu transceivers (FTDX10, FT-710 AESS, FTX-1 Optima, FTX-1 Field), Icom IC-7300 MK2, and accessories such as the SANGEAN MMR-88-DAB-PLUS. Prices are shown in pounds sterling, with the option to switch to euros or dollars. Some products include promotional gifts, such as an SP-30 speaker or an M-70 microphone.

The upcoming arrivals section includes amplifier cables, Diamond antennas, band filters, KiwiSDR protectors, loading coils, coaxial cables, battery mounts, mobile antennas and antenna extensions.

Services and customer care

ML&S offers several services in addition to equipment sales:

• Click & Collect: in-store pickup available Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00 and Saturdays from 09:00 to 16:30.
• Telephone orders and product help: via the number 0345 2300 599.
• Fast shipping: available for next-day delivery.
• Customer support: dedicated support Monday to Saturday.
• Secure payment: 100% secure online shopping.
• Additional services: workshop, returns, trade-ins, and direct purchases.

Location and contact

ML&S is headquartered at Wessex House, Drake Avenue, Staines (near Heathrow), Middlesex, TW18 2AP, United Kingdom. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 17:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 to 16:30. You can contact by phone on the local number 0345 2300 599 or international +44 (0)1932 567333, and by email at sales@hamradio.co.uk, workshop@hamradio.co.uk or customerhelp@hamradio.co.uk.

Wessex House, Drake Avenue, Staines (Nr Heathrow), Middlesex, TW18 2AP · Phone: +44 1932 567 333 · Email: sales@hamradio.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 - 17:00; Saturdays: 9:00 - 16:30