Overview
Hy-Gain is an American manufacturer of amateur radio antennas, antenna rotators, towers, and related communications equipment. The company became one of the best-known names in amateur radio antenna systems, particularly for its beam antennas, vertical antennas, and heavy-duty rotator systems used by amateur radio operators worldwide.
Hy-Gain products were widely used for HF, VHF, and UHF amateur radio communications, contesting, DX operation, and CB radio applications. The company developed numerous directional beam antennas that became common installations on amateur radio towers throughout the United States and internationally.
During part of its history, Hy-Gain was associated with Telex before later becoming part of MFJ Enterprises, Inc., which continued manufacturing and distribution of many classic Hy-Gain antenna designs.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Hy-Gain Electronics Corporation |
| Industry | Amateur Radio Antennas |
| Product Types | Beam antennas, vertical antennas, rotators, towers, mobile antennas |
| Former Ownership | Telex Corporation |
| Later Parent Company | MFJ Enterprises, Inc. |
| Primary Markets | Amateur Radio, CB Radio |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska, USA (historical) |
| Notable Products | TH3-MK4, TH7-DX, Explorer series, Ham-IV rotator |
Description
Hy-Gain antennas are generally recognized for aluminum boom-and-element construction, large directional beam arrays, and tower-mounted rotator systems. Many models were designed for HF long-distance communications and contest operation.
The company produced triband beam antennas, monoband Yagi arrays, omnidirectional vertical antennas, mobile antennas, towers, and heavy-duty rotators. Hy-Gain equipment became especially popular among amateur radio operators building fixed base stations with directional antenna systems.
Several classic Hy-Gain beam antenna models remained in production for decades with only minor design changes.
History
Historical Timeline
- 1950s – Hy-Gain began manufacturing amateur radio antennas and communications products.
- 1960s – Expanded production of HF beam antennas and rotator systems.
- 1969 – Company advertisements listed a Lincoln, Nebraska mailing address using PO Box 868.
- 1970s – Hy-Gain became one of the leading amateur radio antenna manufacturers in the United States.
- 1975 – Hy-Gain Electronics Corp. operated from Northeast Highway 6 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- 1980s – Hy-Gain became associated with Telex Corporation.
- 1990s – Hy-Gain brand later became associated with MFJ Enterprises.
- 2000s – Continued production of legacy antenna, rotator, and tower products from Starkville, Mississippi.
- 2024 – MFJ Enterprises announced cessation of manufacturing operations affecting associated brands including Hy-Gain.
Historical Addresses
Hy-Gain Electronics Corp.
P.O. Box 868
Lincoln, Nebraska 68501
[1969]
Hy-Gain Electronics Corp.
8601 Northeast Highway Six
Lincoln, Nebraska 68505
Telephone: 402-466-9151
[1975]
Hy-Gain Electronics Corporation
N.E. Highway 6 at Stevens Creek
Lincoln, Nebraska 68501
Hy-Gain Antennas, Rotators & Towers
308 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, Mississippi 39759
Telephone: 800-973-6572
[~2004-2006~]
References
- https://hy-gain.com/
Official Hy-Gain website - https://mfjenterprises.com/
MFJ Enterprises parent company website