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Ham Radio Catalog

Hy-Gain Rotators/Antennas: the first choice of hams worldwide!
HAM-IV TAILTWISTER SERIES II CD-45II
The most popular HAM-IV For large medium antenna For antenna

649
rotator in the world! $ 95 arrays up to 20 sq. ft. wind load. arrays up to 8.5 CD-45II
For medium com-
munications arrays
Available with DCU-1 Pathfinder
digital control (T2XD) or stan-
sq. feet mounted $
inside tower or 5 449 95
up to 15 square feet wind load dard analog control box (T2X) sq. ft. with mast
area. New 5-second brake delay! with new 5-second brake delay adapter. Low temperature
New Test/Calibrate function. and new Test/Calibrate function. grease good to -30 F
New low temperature grease Low temperature grease, degrees. New Test/Calibrate
permits normal operation alloy ring gear, indi- function. Bell
down to -30 degrees F. cator potentiometer, rotator design
New alloy ring gear ferrite beads on gives total
gives extra strength up potentiometer weather pro-
to 100,000 PSI for maximum reliability. wires, new weather- tection, dual 58
New indicator potentiometer. New ferrite proof AMP connectors plus T-2X ball bearing race gives proven support. Die-
beads reduce RF susceptibility. New Cinch
plug plus 8-pin plug at control box. Dual
8-pin plug at control box,
triple bearing race with 138
$ 95
799 cast ring gear, stamped steel gear drive,
heavy duty, trouble free gear train, North
98 ball bearing race for load bearing ball bearings for large load T-2XD center scale, lighted directional indicator,
strength and electric locking steel wedge
brake prevents wind induced antenna move-
bearing strength, electric lock- $
ing steel wedge brake, North with DCU-1 1229
95 8-pin plug/socket on control unit, snap-
action control switches, low voltage con-
ment. North or South center of rotation or South center of rotation trol, safe operation, takes maximum mast
scale on meter, low voltage control, max scale on meter, low voltage control, 21/16 size to 21/16 inches. MSLD light duty lower
mast size of 21/16 inches. inch max. mast. mast support included.
HAM IV and HAM V Rotator Specifications TAILTWISTER Rotator Specifications CD-45II Rotator Specifications
Wind Load capacity (inside tower) 15 square feet Wind load capacity (inside tower) 20 square feet Wind load capacity (inside tower) 8.5 square feet
Wind Load (w/mast adapter) 7.5 square feet Wind Load (w/ mast adapter) 10 square feet Wind Load (w/ mast adapter) 5.0 square feet
Turning Power 800 in.-lbs. Turning Power 1000 in.-lbs. Turning Power 600 in.-lbs.
Brake Power 5000 in.-lbs. Brake Power 9000 in.-lbs. Brake Power 800 in.-lbs.
Brake Construction Electric Wedge Brake Construction Electric Wedge Brake Construction Disc Brake
Bearing Assembly dual race/98 ball bearings Bearing Assembly Triple race/138 ball brngs Bearing Assembly Dual race/48 ball brings
Mounting Hardware Clamp plate/steel U-bolts Mounting Hardware Clamp plate/steel U-bolts Mounting Hardware Clamp plate/steel U-bolts
Control Cable Conductors 8 Control Cable Conductors 8 Control Cable Conductors 8
Shipping Weight 26 lbs. Shipping Weight 31 lbs. Shipping Weight 22 lbs.
Effective Moment (in tower) 2800 ft.-lbs. Effective Moment (in tower) 3400 ft.-lbs. Effective Moment (in tower) 1200 ft.-lbs.

HAM-V HAM-V AR-40 AR-40 HDR-300A HDR-300A

For medium $
1099 95 For compact $
349 95 For king-sized
$
149995
antenna arrays up to antenna arrays and antenna arrays up to
with DCU-1
15 sq. ft wind load large FM/TV up to 3.0 square feet 25 sq.ft. wind load area. Control
area. Similar to the wind load area. Dual 12 ball cable connector, new hardened
HAM IV, but includes bearing race. Automatic position stainless steel output
DCU-1 Pathfinder digi- sensor never needs resetting. shaft, new North or South
tal control unit with gas Fully automatic control -- just centered calibration, new
plasma display. dial and touch for any desired ferrite beads on poten-
Provides automatic operation of brake and location. Solid state, low tiometer wires reduce RF
rotor, compatible with many logging/contest voltage control, safe and susceptibility, new longer
silent operation. 21/16 inch output shaft keyway adds
programs, 6 presets for beam headings, 1 max mast size. MSLD reliability. Self-centering steel clamp/hardware.
degree accuracy, auto 8-second brake delay, light duty lower mast support included. Display accurate to 1o. Machined steel output.
360 degree choice for center location, more!
AR-40 Rotator Specifications HDR-300A Rotator Specifications
ROTATOR OPTIONS
Wind load capacity (inside tower) 3.0 square feet Wind load capacity (inside tower) 25 square feet
MSHD, $109.95. Heavy duty mast sup- Wind Load (w/ mast adapter) 1.5 square feet Wind Load (w/ mast adapter) not applicable
port for T2X, HAM-IV and HAM-V. Turning Power 350 in.-lbs. Turning Power 5000 in.-lbs.
MSLD, $49.95. Light duty mast support Brake Power 450 in.-lbs. Brake Power 7500 in.-lbs.
for CD-45II and AR-40. Brake Construction Disc Brake Brake Construction solenoid operated locking
TSP-1, $39.95. Lower spacer plate for Bearing Assembly Dual race/12 ball bearings Bearing Assembly bronze sleeve w/rollers
HAM-IV and HAM-V. Mounting Hardware Clamp plate/steel bolts Mounting Hardware stainless steel bolts
Control Cable Conductors 5 Control Cable Conductors 7
ROTATOR CABLE Shipping Weight 14 lbs. Shipping Weight 61 lbs.
878-1608, $1.10 per foot. 8 conduct- Effective Moment (in tower) 300 ft.-lbs. Effective Moment (in tower) 5000 ft.-lbs.
ors PVC cable, 6-18 AWG + 2 -16
AWG, 200V for Hy-Gain(R) rotators. Digital Automatic Controller UHF/VHF/6M Rotator/Controller
ROTATOR POTENTIOMETER DCU-1 Designed for the use of small UHF, VHF,
RPM-1, $39.95. Rotator replacement
$
74995 6-Meter, TV and FM antennas. Has automatic
pot for HAM II, III, IV, V, T2X. controller, rotator, mount clamps and hard-
500 Ohm. Same as p/n 5023100. Controls ware. Use 110 VAC. Specify “X” for 220V.
T2X, HAM IV AR-500, like AR-35, but has programmable
Rotator Auto Brake Delay and HAM V. AR-35/X antenna controller with remote
89
RBD-5, $29.95, allows a auto- Auto operation $ 95 control. 12 memories, digital
matic 5 second brake delay for of brake/ rotor, computer control with displays for location chosen
your Hy-Gain rotator. This delay RS232 pass-through, compatible with and relative position.
insures that the rotator is fully many logging/contest programs, 6 presets AR-500/X
stopped before the brake is engaged.
No more accidentally engaging brake while
for favorite beam headings, 1 degree head-
ing accuracy, Auto 8-sec. brake delay,
$
11995
the rotator is in movement. Use with HAM 360 degree choice for center of rotation! AR=35 Controller AR=500/X Controller
II, III, IV, V, T2Xs. Easy-to-install. Includes
pre-assembled PCB and hardware. 80 Hy-Gain . . . Antennas, Towers and Rotators
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AlfaSpid heavy-duty Azimuth & Elevation Rotators

These new Hy-Gain Rotators feature . . . Super strong Double Worm Gear Drive, Self-Braking
design, Extremely Quiet Motors, One Degree Position Resolution, Automatic Digital Controller . . .
The RAK Rotators are designed RAK-1 (RAK) RAK Rotators operate from a RAK-2 (BIG RAK)
with a simple double worm gear
drive that results in a super-strong
$ 95
999
voltage range of 12 Volts to 24
Volts AC or DC. The higher the
$
with
1499
95
controller
and yet simple and ultra-reliable with controller voltage the higher your torque
rotator system. UPS Shippable and the higher your turning speed UPS Shippable
It can handle 550 pounds of ver- will be -- a unique RAK feature.
tical load. Turning is smooth, pre- Low-voltage, high torque DC
cise and extremely quiet. RAK gear motor has a rotating speed of
Rotators come complete with an 60 seconds (360 degrees) with 24
automatic digital controller. Plate adaptor Volts on the motor.
The RAK-1C controller has one and mouse It’s quiet and powerful with self-
degree resolution and a large easy- are not braking action and double worm
to-read digital readout. A computer included. gear drive.
serial RS-232 interface is available. RAK and Big RAK heavy-duty
Works with many computer pro- Azimuth Rotators are constructed
grams. See more information below. with 3/16 thick wall steel pipe and
RAK Rotators are designed for real steel housing. Plate adaptor and
simple mounting. Pipe mast mount RAK rotators use a sealed reed mouse are not included
on both ends (which allows coax cable to pass through the center of switch sensor technology for
the rotator) prevents cable tangling and damage. An optional adap- reliable all-weather operation. Gives you super tight tolerances
tor is available for plate mounting. See accessories section below. with minimal play.
Specs for RAK-1 RAK-1 @ 12 V RAK-1 @ 18 V RAK-1 @ 24 V Specs for RAK-2 RAK-2 @ 12 V RAK-2 @ 18 V RAK-2 @ 24 V
Wind Load Area Approx. 30 sq. ft. Approx. 30 sq. ft. Approx. 30 sq. ft. Wind Load Area Approx. 38 sq. ft. Approx. 38 sq. ft. Approx. 38 sq. ft.
Turning Torque,in-lbs 1400 in-lbs. 1800 in-lbs. 3240 in-lbs. Turning Torque,in-lbs >5000 in-lbs. >8000 in-lbs. Contact Hy-Gain(R)
Brake Torque, in-lbs. 14,000 in-lbs. 14,000 in-lbs. 14,000 in-lbs. Brake Torque, in-lbs. 24,000 in-lbs. 24,000 in-lbs. 24,000 in-lbs.
Brake Construction Double Worm Gears Double Worm Gears Double Worm Gears Brake Construction Double Worm Gears Double Worm Gears Double Worm Gears
Vertical Load 550 lbs. 550 lbs. 550 lbs. Vertical Load >700 lbs. >700 lbs. >700 lbs.
Rotation Speed 120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds Rotation Speed 120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds
(360 degrees) (360 degrees)
Precision 1 degree 1 degree 1 degree Precision 1 / 0.5 degree 1 / 0.5 degree 1 / 0.5 degree
Rotation Range 720 degrees 720 degrees 720 degrees Rotation Range 720 degrees 720 degrees 720 degrees
Rotator Weight 16 lbs. 16 lbs. 16 lbs. Rotator Weight 24 lbs. 24 lbs. 24 lbs.
Position Sensor Reed Switch Reed Switch Reed Switch Position Sensor Reed Switch Reed Switch Reed Switch
Mast size 2.0/2.6 in. Top/Bot. 2.0/2.6 in. Top/Bot. 2.0/2.6 in. Top/Bot. Mast size 2.6/2.6 in. Top/Bot. 2.6/2.6 in. Top/Bot. 2.6/2.6 in. Top/Bot.

Digital Automatic Rotator Controller & Controller Mouse

RAK and Big RAK Rotator Systems are supplied with the RAK-1C
RAK-1C Automatic Controller. This multi-function controller has $
manual, semi-automatic and automatic modes. Left and Right
95
479
The reed switch position sensor
Arrow moves the rotator clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Semi-automatic mode allows pre-set of desired beam locations. requires standard four conductor
Pre-set feature requires optional mouse to function. In automatic cable. Has four LCD indicators.
mode the controller is controlled by an external computer attached Slim, compact size is just
to the controller. Use optional AZ-1M, $39.95 control mouse. 5Wx11/2Hx83/4D inches.
RAK-1C controller can be zeroed at any position to allow for Optional Mouse, AZ-1M, $39.95, allows six user programma-
installation inaccuracy or antenna mount slippage. ble present buttons. Mouse rotates rotator left, right and stop.

Ras Azimuth-Elevation Rotator RAK & RAS Cntrlr Specs

Computer Interface
Pre-sets with Mouse
RAK-1C
RS-232, 1200 Baud 8N 1
6 User settable
RAS-2C
RS-232, 600 Baud, 8N 1
N/A
RAS-1 (RAS) RAS-2 (BIG RAS) Emulation Spid, HY, OR, Yaesu Spid, Yaesu
$
159995 $
2299 95 Limit Settings
User-settable Calibration
2-AZ-CW & CCW
N-S or any degree
4 (2 AZ - 2 EL)
AZ & EL, any degree
With Controller and Mouse Precision 1/0.5 degree 1, 0.5, 0.25 degree
UPS Shippable Rotation Range 720 degrees 360/180 degrees
Weight 2.75 lbs. 4.75 lbs.
Connections to Rotator 4 wire (2 sens, 2 motor) 4 wire (2 sens, 2 motor) EL
Plate adaptor
not included Plate adaptor 4 wire (2 sens, 2 motor) AZ

Real Standard Elevation Rotator

not included
RAS-2C Controller included
Hy-gain offers two models of the Azimuth-Elevation Rotators,
RAS-1 and RAS-2. Each is supplied with the RAS-2C Automatic The REAL Standard Elevation REAL-1
Digital Controller and mouse. These rotators employ the same de-
sign as the RAK system above. See specifications for RAS-1 below.
Rotator has all of the mechanical fea- $
tures and specifications of the RAK 1069
95

rotator series, but is an elevation with controller

Specs for RAS-1 RAS-1 @ 12 V RAS-1 @ 18 V RAS-1 @ 24 V UPS Shippable
Wind Load Area Approx. 30 Approx. 30 Approx. 30 rotator. It’s supplied with the RAK-
Turning Torque in-lbs 1400 in-lbs. 1800 in-lbs. 3240 in-lbs. 1C digital rotator controller.
Brake Torque, in-lbs. 14,000 in-lbs. 14,000 in-lbs. 14,000 in-lbs.
Brake Construction Double Worm Gears Double Worm Gears Double Worm Gears RAK/RAS/REAL Rotator Accessories
Vertical Load 550 lbs. 550 lbs. 550 lbs.
Rotation Speed 120 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds PTP-18 Model# Cost Description
(360 degrees) $79.95 AZ-1M $39.95 Rotator Controller Mouse
Precision 1 degree 1 degree 1 degree RAK-1R $599.95 RAK Rotator Only
Rotation Range 360/180 degrees 360/180 degrees 360/180 degrees FPA-8 RAK-2R $1199.95 BIG RAK Rotator only
Rotator Weight 29 lbs. 29 lbs. 29 lbs. $49.95 RAK-1C $479.95 RAK Automatic Controller only
Position Sensor Reed Switch Reed Switch Reed Switch FPA-4 RAS-1R $1099.95 RAS Rotator only
Mast size Bottom 2.6 inches Bottom 2.6 inches Bottom 2.6 inches Bottom RAS-2R $1199.95 BIG RAS Rotator only
Mast Size Elevation 2.0 inches Elevation 2.0 inches Elevation 2.0 inches Elevation $39.95 RAS-2C $599.95 RAS Automatic Controller only
REAL-1R $599.95 REAL Rotator only
RAS-2 has 5,000 in-lbs. torque@12V; 8000 in-lbs. torque@18V FPA-4 $39.95 4” Pipe to Flat Plate Adaptor
turning power and 24,000 in-lbs. of brake torque at all voltages. FPA-8 $49.95 8” Pipe to Flat Plate Adaptor
Its vertical load is greater than 700 lbs. RAS-2 weighs 44 lbs. PTP-18 $79.95 18” Pipe to Pipe Adaptor

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HF BEAMS . . .
. . . are stronger, lighter, have less wind surface and last years
TH-11DX
TH-7DX, $869.95.
$
115995 7-element, 1.5 kW PEP, 10,15,20 Meters
11-Elements, 4.0 kW PEP, 7-Elements gives you the highest average gain of any
10, 12, 15, 17, 20 Meters Hy-Gain tri-bander! Dual driven for broadband operation
without compromising gain. SWR less than 2:1 on all bands.
Combined monoband and trapped parasitic elements give
you an excellent F/B ratio. Hy-Gain’s diecast aluminum,
rugged boom-to-mast clamp, heavy gauge element-to-boom
brackets, BN-86 balun. For high power, use BN-4000.
TH-5MK2, $759.95.
5-element, 1.5 kW PEP, 10,15,20 Meters
The broadband five element TH5-MK2 gives you out-
standing gain. Separate air dielectric Hy-Q traps let you
adjust for maximum F/B ratio on each band. Has Hy-
Gain’s exclusive BetaMATCHTM, stainless steel hardware
and compression clamps and BN-86 balun.
TH-3MK4, $469.95.
3-element, 1.5 kW PEP, 10,15,20 Meters
The super popular TH-3MK4 gives you the most gain
for your money in a full-power, full-size durable Hy-Gain
tri-bander! Impressive average gain and whopping aver-
age front-to-back ratio. Handles 1.5 kW PEP. 95 MPH
wind survival. Fits on average lot -- turning radius is just
15.3 feet. 4-piece boom is ideal for DXpeditions. Choose
CD-45II or HAM-IV rotator. Hy-Gain BetaMatchTM for
DC ground, full power Hy-QTM traps, rugged boom-to-
TH-11DX, $1159.95. 11-element, 4.0 kW PEP, 10,12,15,17,20M mast bracket and mounts on standard 2”O.D. mast.
The choice of top DXers. With 11-elements, excellent gain and 5-bands, Stainless steel hardware. BN-86 balun recommended.
the super rugged TH-11DX is the “Big Daddy”of all HF beams! Handles 2000 TH-2MK3, $369.95.
Watts continuous, 4000 Watts PEP. 2-element, 1.5 kW PEP, 10,15,20 Meters
Every part is selected for durability and ruggedness for years of trouble- The 2-element TH-2MK3 is Hy-Gain’s most economical
free service. Features a low loss log-periodic driven array on all bands with full power (1.5kW PEP) full size tri-bander. Increase your
monoband reflectors, BN-4000 high power balun, corrosion resistant wire effective radiated power and hear far better! Ruggedly
boom support, hot dipped gal-vanized and stainless steel parts. constructed, top-performing, compact 6 foot boom, tight
Stainless steel hardware and clamps are used on all electrical connections. 14.3 foot turning radius. Installs almost anywhere.
Rotate with CD-45II or HAM-IV. Use BN-86 balun.
Compact 3-element EXP-14, $599.95.
4-element, 1.5 kW PEP, 10,15,20 Meters
10, 15, 20 Meter Tri-Bander Revolutionary 4-element compact tri-bander can add
For limited space . . . Installs anywhere . . . 14.75 ft turning 40 or 30 Meters! 14 foot boom and tight 17.25 feet turning
radius . . . weighs 21 lbs . . . Rotate with CD-45II, HAM-IV radius. Fits on roof tri-pod, mast or medium duty tower.
Hy-Gain’s patented broadbanding ParaSleeve gives you
TH-3JRS, $359.95. less than 2:1 VSWR. 1.5kW PEP. BetaMATCHTM pro-
Hy-Gain’s most popular 3-ele- vides DC ground to eliminate static. Has BN-86 balun.
ment 10, 15, 20 Meter tri-bander QK-710, $179.95. 30/40 Meter option kit for EXP-14.
fits on most lots! DB-1015, $449.95.
Same top performance as the 7-element, 1.5 kW PEP, 10 & 15 Meters
full power TH3MK4 in a compact This dual band beam for 10 and 15 Meters incorpo-
600 watt PEP design. rates Hy-Gain’s superior mechanical design and has been
Excellent gain and F/B ratio let computer optimized and range-tested for max perform-
you compete with the “big guns”. ance. DB-1015 features a 14 foot boom in 4 sections.
Tooled manufacturing gives you Handles full legal power and has Hy-Gain’s rugged
Hy-Gain durability with 80 MPH boom-to-mast clamp. DB-1217, $449.95. Similar to DB-
Fits on light tower, suitable guyed wind survival.
TV pole, or roof tri-pod. 1015, but is dual band coverage for 12 and 17 Meters.
Model No. of avg gain avg F/B MaxPwr Bands Wind Wind (mph) Boom Longest Turning Weight Mast dia Recom. Retail
No. elements dBi gain watts PEP Covered sq.ft. area Survival (feet) Elem. (ft) radius(ft) (lbs.) O.D.(in.) Rotator Price
TH-11DX 11 8.4 22 4000 10,12,15,17,20 12.5 100 24 37 22 88 1.9-2.5 T2X $1159.95
TH-7DX 7 8.77 21 1500 10, 15, 20 9.4 100 24 31 20 75 1.5-2.5 HAM-IV $869.95
TH-5MK2 5 8.3 20 1500 10, 15, 20 7.4 100 19 31.5 18.42 57 1.5-2.5 HAM-IV $759.95
TH-3MK4 3 8.0 25 1500 10, 15, 20 4.6 95 14 27.42 15.33 35 1.9-2.5 CD-45II $469.95
TH-3JRS 3 8.0 25 600 10, 15, 20 3.35 80 12 27.25 14.75 21 1.25-2.0 CD-45II $359.95
TH-2MK3 2 5.6 15-20 1500 10, 15, 20 3.25 80 6 27.3 14.25 20 1.9-2.5 CD-45II $359.95
EXP-14 4 8.1 25 1500 opt.
10,15,20 30/40 7.5 100 14 31.5 17.25 45 1.9-2.5 HAM IV $599.95
DB-1015 7 9.8 22 1500 10, 15 6.7 115 14 29.5 16.3 40 1.5-2.5 HAM IV $449.95
DB-1217 7 9.8 22 1500 12, 17 6.7 115 14 29.5 16.3 40 1.5-2.5 HAM IV $449.95
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Hy-Gain Long Johns HF Monobanders

LJ-105CA, $289.95.10 Meters, 5 elements, machine-formed element-to-boom brackets
Exclusive 50 Ohm BetaMatchTM. Excellent and stainless steel hardware and clamps.
DC Ground. Stainless steel hardware and BN-4000 Balun is recommended. Manual
clamps. BN-4000 Balun recommended. has setting for both bands.
LJ-155CA, $429.95. 15/12 Meters, Five LJ-103BA, $159.95. 10 Meters, Three
Elements, Exclusive 50 Ohm BetaMatchTM. Elements. Feeds with 50 Ohm coax,
Excellent DC Ground. Stainless steel hard- comes factory pre-tuned with Hy-Gain’s
ware and clamps. Includes 12 Meter set- exclusive BetaMatchTM. BN-86 balun rec-
ting. BN-4000 Balun recommended. ommended. Includes stainless steel hard-
LJ-205CA, $769.95. 20/17 Meters, Five ware and clamps.
Elements. Exclusive 50 Ohm BetaMatchTM. LJ-153BA, $209.95. 15 Meters, 3 elements.
Excellent DC Ground. Stainless steel hard- Feeds with 50 Ohm coax, BetaMatchTM, 5.7
ware and clamps. BN-4000 Balun recom- dBd gain. BN-4000 Balun recommended.
mended. Manual has setting for both bands. Stainless steel hardware and clamps.
LJ-204BA, $539.95. 20/17 Meters, Four LJ-203BA, $329.95. 20 Meters, Three ele-
Elements. Exclusive 50 Ohm BetaMatchTM. ments on a 16 foot boom. The LJ-203BA BN-4000 Balun is recommended. Stainless
The LJ-204BA has a tiltable cast aluminum feeds with 50 Ohm coax, factory pre-tuned steel hardware and clamps. Tiltable, cast
boom-to-mast clamp, heavy gauge with Hy-Gain’s exclusive BetaMatchTM. aluminum boom-to-mast bracket.

Model # Gain (dBi) F/B Max Max Power Boom Size element size turn Radius Mast diam. Surface Wind
LJ-105CA 10.8 dBi 36 dB 1500 W PEP 24 feet 18 feet 15 feet 1.9-2.5 in. 3.9 sq. feet 100 m.p.h.
LJ-155CA 9.8 dBi 25 dB 1500 W PEP 26 feet 25 feet 17 feet, 6 in. 1.9-2.5 in. 5.2 sq. feet 88 m.p.h.
LJ-205CA 8.7 dBi 30 dB 1500 W PEP 34 feet 36 feet 25 feet 1.9-2.5 in. 9.0 sq. feet 99 m.p.h.
LJ-204BA 8.2 dBi 28 dB 1500 W PEP 26 feet 36 feet, 6 in. 22 feet, 6 in. 1.9-2.5 in. 7.3 sq. feet 100 m.p.h.
LJ-103BA 7.9 dBi 24 dB 1500 W PEP 8 feet 18 feet, 7 in. 10 feet, 2 in. 1.625-2.0 in. 2 sq. feet 107 m.p.h.
LJ-153BA 7.9 dBi 25 dB 1500 W PEP 12 feet 24 feet, 11” 14 feet, 3 in. 1.9-2.5 in. 3 sq. feet 80 m.p.h.
LJ-203BA 7.3 dBi 23 dB 1500 W PEP 16 feet, 6 in. 37 feet 20 feet 1.9-2.5 in. 5.4 sq. feet 80 m.p.h.

Hy-Gain Discoverer Series Antennas

DISCOVERER 71, $289.95. Gain’s exclusive BetaMatchTM. Tiltable
Covers 40/30 Meters. boom-to-mast bracket and stainless steel
This rotatable dipole of low weight and hardware is included. Hy-Gain high power
wind surface area so easily fits most existing BN-4000 balun is recommended.
beam installations. Tuned to 30 or 40 Meters DIR-73K, $409.95.
with a front-to-side ratio of 30 dB for a fast, Add-On 30/40 Meter Director Kit
expansion of band capability. Feeds with 50 Converts the Discoverer 72 into a three-ele-
Ohm coax. Pre-formed mast clamp. ment beam. Amazingly, it’s all on a 35 foot
DISCOVERER 72, $649.95. boom, outperforming the other brands that
Covers 40 Meters. are much larger. Discoverer 72 with director
This two-element 40 Meter beam has a Kit fits on medium duty towers such asHG-
unique hairpin loading system. It delivers 52SS, saving both cost and space. HyGain
superior performance. Feeds with 50 Ohm offers wide bandwidth and Hy-Q efficiency
coax and comes factory pre-tuned with Hy- without coils. Handle legal power limits.
Model # Gain (dBi) F/B Max Max Power Boom size elment size turn Radius Mast diam. Surface Wind
DIS-71 6.5 dBi 35 dB 1500 W PEP 2.7 feet 45 feet 22.5 feet 1.9-2.5 in. 2.7 sq. feet 100 m.p.h.
DIS-72 6.5 dBi 15 dB 1500 W PEP 22.6 feet 44.8 feet 25 feet 1.9-2.5 in. 6.0 sq. feet 80 m.p.h.
DIR-73K 7.5 dBi 26 dB 1500 W PEP 35 feet 45.7 feet 28.9 feet 1.9-2.5 in. 9.0 sq. feet 80 m.p.h.

Hy-Gain HF Log Periodic Antennas

LP-1009A, $1429.95. LP-1009A for balun included. Use T2X Tailtwister or
UHF connector. LP-1009AN for “N” HDR-300A rotators.
connector. Covers 10/12/15/17/20 Meters
Covers the complete 13-30 MHz HF spec- LP-1010A, $1799.95. LP-1010A for
trum under a 2:1 VSWR. Built to com- UHF connector. LP-1010AN for “N”
mercial specifications, it is used by connector. Covers10-30 MHz
MARS, monitoring stations, marine and (10, 12, 15, 17, 20, and 30 Meters)
government radio stations around the There are only a few antennas that offer as
world and now it’s available to Hy-Gain much HF frequency coverage as the LP-
amateur customers. The discerning ham 1010A. Like the LP-1009A, this antenna
operator will appreciate its performance is built to commercial standards using
and ease of use. Just imagine all that spec- stainless steel hardware and having a wind
trum coverage and only one feedline. survivability of 93 mph. Rotatable with
Exclusive 2KW BN-4000 current type use of T2X or HDR-300A rotators.
Model # Gain (dBi) F/B Max Max Power Boom size element turn Radius Mast diam. Surface Wind
LP-1009A/N 7.3 dBi 22 dB 1500 W PEP 27 feet 39 feet 22.5 feet 1.9-2.5 in. 12.5 sq. feet 103 m.p.h.
LP-1010A/N 7.0 dBi 22 dB 1500 W PEP 36 feet 48 feet 28.5 1.9-2.5 in. 16 sq. feet 93 m.p.h.
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Hy-Gain VHF Vertical Antennas VHF-FM Beam Antennas

V-2R 2 Meter V-4R UHF verti- These 2 Meter FM beam antennas include Hy-Gain’s exclusive
109
$ 95 vertical
with 5.2
$
109 95 cal with 5.2
dBi gain
Beta MatchTM to provide exceptional Front-to-Back ratio and maxi-
mum obtainable gains. The VB-23FM (8.3 dBi gain), VB-25FM
Covers dBi gain Covers (11.2 dBi gain), VB-28FM (14 dBi gain), and the VB-214FM
derived
138-175 MHz derived 400-475 MHz (15.2 dBi gain) gives you a wide choice of 2 Meter Beam
from dou-
from the famous V-3R ble zepp performance from which to choose. Accepts up to 2 inch mast.
extended double zepp
antenna design.
$
119 95 antenna
design.
Covers
Radiating elements are 216-225 MHz Type N,
two collinear 5/8 waves handles 500
fed in phase. 2 sets of Watts, 4 foot.
/4 wave radials properly 1 /4 Meter vertical w/5.2 VB-23FM VB-25FM VB-28FM VB-214FM
49 59 79 89
1 1
$ 95 $ 95 $ 95 $ 95
decouple lower radiator dBi gain, double zepp
from the mast. SO-239, design. SO-239, handles 2 Meter FM 2 Meter FM 2 Meter FM 2 Meter FM
Beam Beam Beam Beam
handles 500 Watts. 9 ft. 500 Watts. 6ft., 9 in.
V-42R V-42R is V-6R V-6R anten- Dual Band Yagi Antenna
$
169 95 independ-
ently tun-
$
204 95 na is based
on 2 coll- $
DB-2345
89
DB-2345 gives a whopping 8 dBi gain
95
on 2-Meters and 6 dBi gain on 440
Covers 143- able at Covers 51-54 inear 5/8 MHz. Has 3-elements on two meters
2 Meter/440
153, and 436- 144 and MHz wave radia- Dual Band Yagi
and 5-elements on 440 MHz. Requires
455 MHz 440 MHz. tors. 500 Watt enclosed only one feedline for true dual band performance. Point
Fed through one coax coil and 2 sets of 1/4 wave in direction of your QSO for more direction of output
cable, it has sets of 1/4 radials provide complete power. This redcuces interference and increases signal strength.
wave radials which
properly decouple 5/8
mast decoupling and opti-
mum pattern and gain. New! TriBand 2M/440MHz/6M
wave radiators from the Rugged design for severe VHB-246 VHB-246 Tri-beam has 3 elements on
mast. Gives 5 dBd gain weather, also DC ground
lightning protector. 25 ft.,
$
259 95 6M/2M and 5 elements on 440 MHz.
2 Meter/440/6M 144/440 MHz are mounted at right
UHF and 3 dBd gain on
3 in., UHF female con- Tri-Band Yagi angles to the 6M beam -- lets antenna
VHF. Type N, handles
200 Watts. 9 ft. nect, handles 500 Watts. be oriented for optimum 6M SSB/CW and 2M/440
MHz. Coax feed points for 6M and 2M/440 MHz.
Model# Frequenc Gain dBi Pwr Input Wind Max Mast Height Weight
V-2R 138-175 5.2 dBi 500 Watts 105 mph 2 in. OD 9 foot 6 pounds Model# F/B MAX Gain dBi Pwr Input Long el Boom Mast dia. Weight
V-42R 143-153, 7.2 UHF 200 Watts 100 mph VB-23FM 20 dB 8.3 dBi 500 Watts 40.25 in. 43.5 in. 2.0 in. 2 pounds
2 in. OD 9 foot 6 pounds
436-455 5.2 VHF continuous
V-4R VB-25FM 20 dB 11.2 dBi 500 Watts 39.625 in. 75 in. 2.0 in. 3 pounds
400-475 5,2 dBi 500 Watts 230 mph 2 in. OD 4 foot 4 pounds
V-3R VB-28FM 20 dB 14 dBi 500 Watts 40.25 in. 148.75 in. 2.0 in. 4 pounds
216-225 5.2 dBi 500 Watts 100 mph 2 in. OD 6 ft. 9 in. 5 pounds
V-6R 51-54 5.2 dBi 500 Watts 80 mph 1.5-2.25 25 ft. 3 in. 15 pounds VB-214FM 20 dB 15.2 dBi 500 Watts 39.5 in. 15 ft. 6 in. 2.0 in. 6 pounds
DB-2345 - 2M

Hy-Gain VHF Ground Planes

VHB-246 - 2M 17 dB 8 dBi 500 Watts 40.5 in. 45 in. 1.5 in. 2 pounds
DB-2345 - 440
10 dB 6 dBi 500 Watts 40.5 in. 45 in. 1.5 in. 2 pounds
VHB-246 - 440
GPG-2B GPG-2B is a 5/8 Wavelength 20 dB 8 dBi 500 Watts 119 in. 144 in. 2.0 in. 28 pounds

49
VHB-246-6M
$ 95 Ground Plane for two meters is
Covers
omni-directional and tunable from 6-Meter DX Beam Antennas
142-185 MHz. It delivers an omni- VB-66DX The VB-64DX
264
142-185directional gain of 3.2 dBi. Handles $ 95
MHz and VB-66DX
100 Watts. Measures 4 feet, max feature a con-
mast mount accepted is 1.625 in O.D. Wind Covers
50-54 MHz cept in beam
area is .30 sq. ft. construction
GPG-1B GPG-1B is a 1/4 Wavelength
that provides actual delivered per-
$
39 95 ground plane similar to the GPG-
formance equalling maximum theo-
Covers 2B. It has unity gain, covers 144- retical gain. The 4-element VB-
144-148 148 MHz. VB-64DX
64DX generates an impressive 10.4
GPG-1, $39.95, is similar to GPG-
144
MHz $ 95 dBi gain and the 6-element VB-
1B, but covers162-174 MHz. 66DX increases the gain to an
Oscar Link 435 MHz • 145.9 MHz 50-54 MHz unprecedented 12.5 dBi.
Hy-Gain’s Oscar Link antennas Model# Frequenc Gain dBi Pwr Input wind area #Element Boom Weight
UB-7031DX 420-438 19.8 dBi 2 kW PEP 1.9 sq. ft. 31 24.06 ft. 9.25 lbs.
are complete with the necessary
phasing lines, relays and hard- VB-215DX 144-146 16.4 dBi 2 kW PEP 2.75 sq. ft. 15 27.88 ft. 13.56 lbs.
ware. Left and right circularity VB-64DX 50-54 10.4 dBi 500 Watts 1.1 sq. ft. 4 12 ft. 10 lbs.
switching reduces fading. True VB-66DX 50-54 12.5 dBi 1.5kWPEP 1.8 sq. ft. 6 24.575 ft. 17 lbs.
RF switching elements are rated
VB-216SAT UB-7030SAT FB-217SAT
at 200 Watts and improved VSWR VHF/UHF DX Beam Antennas
$
22995 $22995 $11995 for higher efficiency. Feed points
are encapsulated, weather pro- VB-215DX Hy-Gain’s DX-Series
22995 VHF/UHF
Covers Covers Crossboom
144-148 MHz 432-438 MHz Assembly only
tected for long life. The fiber- $ Beams are
glass crossboom maintains the integrity of the circularity pattern. based on the DL6WU
Covers element length and spac-
DB-218SAT, $559.95. The complete 2 Meter/ 440 MHz Oscar 144-146 MHz ing and were further
Link antenna system with crossboom assembly with necessary
phasing lines, relays and hardware. refined on Hy-Gain’s antenna test range
and by computer modeling. Both beams feature encapsulated
Model# F/B ratio Gain dBi Pwr Input # Element Boom Wind Weight weatherproof feedpoints with type N connectors for excellent
VB-216SAT 25 dB 13.7 dBi 200 W PEP 16 168.75 in. 1.1 sq. ft. 7 lbs. VSWR and power handling. High quality mechanical construction
VB-7030SAT 25 dB 16.2 dBi 200 W PEP 30 134 inches .7 sq. ft. 4 lbs.
is assured by heavy wall booms and boom supports made of 6063-
T832 aluminum tubing, stainless steel hardware, UV stabilized
84 www.hy-gain.com thick-shoulder element insulators and PTFE coaxial baluns.
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Self-supporting -- no guys required . . . remarkable DX performance -- low angle

HF VERTICALS
radiation, omnidirectional . . . 1500 Watts . . . Low SWR . . . 2 year limited warranty
All hy-gain multi-band vertical antennas are entirely self supporting -- no guys
Freueals! required. They offer remarkable DX performance with their extremely low angle of
Man radiation and omnidirectional pattern.
All hy-gain vertical antennas handle 1500 Watts PEP SSB, have low SWR, automat-

DX-77A, $44995
AV-18HT $94995

ic band-switching (except AV-18VS) and include a 12-inch heavy duty mast support
bracket (except AV-18HT). Heavy duty, slotted, tapered swaged, aircraft quality alu-
minum tubing with full circumference compression clamps is used for radiators.
Includes all stainless steel hardware. Recessed SO-239 prevents moisture damage.
AV-14AVQ $16995
AV-12AVQ $12495

DX-88, $36995
Hy-gain verticals go up easily with just hand tools and their cost is surprisingly
AV-18AVQII $22995

low. All hy-gain Verticals feature a two year limited warranty.

AV-18HT, $949.95. AV-18AVQII, $229.95.
10/12/15/20/40/80 M 10/15/20/40/80 Meters
17 & 160 Meters optional New! The classic is back with
Standing 53 feet tall, the famous Hy- improved design including three separate
Gain HyTower is the world’s best per- air dielectric Hy-QTM traps for 10 through
forming vertical! The AV-18HT features 80 Meters --1.5 kW PEP. A loading coil
AV-18VS $9995

automatic band selection achieved and an effective radiator is used for 80

through a unique stub-decoupling system Meters --1kW PEP.
which effectively isolates various sections
of the antenna so that an electrical 1/4 AV-14AVQ, 169.95.
$

wavelength (or odd multiple of a 1/4 10/15/20/40 Meters

wavelength) exists on all bands. The Hy-Gain AV-14AVQ uses the
Approximately 250 kHz bandwidth at 2:1 same trap design as the famous Hy-Gain
VSWR on 80 Meters. With the addition Thunderbird beams. Three separate air
of a base loading coil LC-160Q or MK- dielectric Hy-Q traps with oversize coils
160A, it also provides exceptional 160 give superb stability and 1/4 wave reso-
Meter performance. The 24 foot tower is nance on all bands. 18 feet, 9 pounds.
all rugged, hot-dip galvanized steel and New!MK-80, $79.95. 80 Meter add-on
all hardware is iridited for corrosion kit for AV-14AVQ. Easy to install. In-
resistance. Special tilt-over hinged base cludes pre-wound loading coil, hardware.
for easy raising and lowering. 53 feet,
114 lbs. MK-17, $89.95. 17M add-on Kit.
LC-160Q, $109.95. 160 M loading coil.
AV-18VS, 99.95.
$

MK-160A, $119.95. 160M 1500W kit. 10/12/15/17/20/30/40/80 M

High quality construction and low cost
DX-88, 369.95. $ make the AV-18VS an exceptional value.
Easily tuned to any band by adjusting
10/12/15/17/20/30/40/80M feed point at the base loading coil. Roof
160 Meters optional. mount with Hy-Gain AV-14RMQ kit,
All bands are easily tuned with the $89.95. 18 feet, 4 pounds.
DX-88’s exclusive adjustable capacitors.
80 and 40 Meters can even be tuned from AV-12AVQ, 124.95.
$

the ground without having to lower the 10, 15, 20 Meters

antenna. Super heavy-duty construction. The AV-12AVQ also uses Thunderbird
25 feet, 18 pounds. DX-88 OPTIONS: beam design air dielectric traps for
KIT-160-88, $199.95. 160 M add-on kit. extremely Hy-Q performance. This is the
GRK-88, $99.95. Ground Radial System. way to go for inexpensive tri-band per-
RRK-88, $99.95. Roof Radial System. formance in limited space. 13 ft., 9 lbs.
Roof mount with AV-14RMQ kit, $89.95.

DX-77A, $449.95. AV-14RMQ, $89.95

10/12/15/17/20/30/40 M Roof Mounting Kit
No ground radials required! Off-cen- The AV-14RMQ roof mounting kit
ter-fed Windom has 55% greater band- provides rugged support for Hy-gain
width than competitive verticals. Heavy- models AV-18VS, AV-14AVQ and AV-
duty tiltable base. Each band independ- 12AVQ. Kit includes base plate, mast,
ently tunable. 29 feet, 25 pounds. radial/guy wires and mounting hardware.

Model # Price Bands Max Power Height Weight Wind Surv. Rec. Mast
Hy-Gain(R) Guy-Wire Gripper AV-18HT $949.95 10,15,20,40,80 1500 W PEP 53 feet 114 pounds 75 MPH ------
Hy-gain’s Guy-Wire Gripper AV-14AVQ $169.95 10,15,20,40 1500 W PEP 18 feet 9 pounds 80 MPH 1.5-1.625”
turns the horrendous job of tight-
AV-12AVQ $124.95 10/15/20 M 1500 W PEP 13 feet 9 pounds 80 MPH 1.5-1.625”
ening guy wires into a easy one
AV-18VS $99.95 10 - 80 M 1500 W PEP 18 feet 4 pounds 80 MPH 1.5-1.625”
man operation. This wonder tool GWH-1
24
DX-88 $369.95 10 - 80 M 1500 W PEP 25 feet 18 pounds 75 mph no guy 1.5-1.625”
works together with a “come-a-long” $ 95 DX-77A $449.95 10 - 40 M 1500 W PEP 29 feet 25 pounds 60 mph no guy 1.5-1.625”
cable puller to hold/stretch guy wire or
cable. Spring loaded for easy opera- AV-18AVQII $229.95 10,15,20,40,80 1500WPEP 18 feet 12 pounds 70 mph guy 1.5-1.625”
tion. Use for guy wire or cable up to 1/4” diameter. Hy-Gain . . . Antennas, Rotators and Towers! 85
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Hy-Gain(R) Multi-Band PATRIOT Vertical Antennas

8-band vertical covers 40/30/20/17/15/12/10/6 Meters
• No radials • No traps • No ground • No tuning • Handles 1500 Watts
hy-gain’s new PATRIOT HF verticals are the best hy-gainR AV-640
built, best performing and best priced multiband ver- 8 Bands: 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6 M
$
39995
ticals available today.
Make full use of your sunspot cycle with the
PATRIOT’s low angle signal. Suggested Retail
AV-640, $399.95, uses quarter wave stubs on 6, 10,
12 and 17 meters and efficient end loading coil and Call your dealer for
capacity hats on 15, 20, 30 and 40 meters. your best price!
Instead of typical traps, the AV-640 resonators are
placed in parallel not in series.
End loading of the lower HF bands allows efficient operation with a manageable
antenna height.
No ground or radials needed -- Effective counterpoise replaces radials, end fed
with broadband matching unit.
Automatic bandswitching -- Single coax cable feed, each band is individually
tunable, wide VSWR bandwidth.
Sleek and low-profile -- Low wind surface area, small area required for mounting,
mounts easily on decks, roofs and patios.
Built-to-last -- Hy-gain’s Patriot series antennas boast a high wind survival due to
its sleek, but sturdy frame. The matching unit is made from all TeflonR insulated wire.
Hy-gainR warranty -- Two year limited warranty, all replacement parts in stock.
AV-620, $299.95. Covers all bands 6 through 20 Meters with no traps, no coils, no
radials yielding an uncompromised signal across all bands.
Model # Bands Max Pwr Height Weight wind surv
AV-620 6B, 6-20 1500W 22.5 feet 10.5 lbs. 80 MPH
AV-640 8B, 6-40 1500W 25.5 feet 17.5 lbs. 80 MPH

FAMOUS Heavy Duty HY-GAIN BALUNS

BN-86, $79.95. BN-4000B, $109.95.
1500W Broadband 50 Broadband 50 Ohm AV-620/640 hy-gainR AV-620

29995
6 bands: 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6 M
Ohm ferrite Beam current balun is Matching
balun. Useable potted to seal out $
Network
from 3-30 MHz. moisture. Rated at Suggested Retail
Rated at 1500 W. 4000 Watts for
Rec-ommended increased power han-
for all HF Yagi 4000 W dling capabilities.
antennas. It pro- Range is 1 MHz to 54 MHz. SO-239
vides improved connector. BN-4000D, $109.95.
front-to-back ratio. Comes w/clamp to dipoles. BN-4000N, $119.95. “N”
bolt to boom, SO-239 connector. connector.
Hy-gain Antenna Feedpoint Pig Tail Cable
APT-2, $12.95. HY-GAIN INSULATORS FOR
Hy-gain’s Antenna Feedpoint Pig Tail cable has 2-foot length
for connecting between antenna and your coaxial feedline. MULTIBAND DIPOLE ANTEN-
Has SO-239 connector on one end and 2 (#10) ring terminals C-1, $29.95.
on the other end. Provides an easy and reliable connection for Center Insulator
your feedline with PL-259 connector to your antenna feed point. for multiband
Use this for Hy-gain VB series beams and other antennas dipole antenna.
without an SO-239 connector feed point. E-1, $6.95. C-1C, $29.95.
Similar to C-1, but has
HF Multiband Hy-Q trap DOUBLETS 7-inch End
Insulator for SO-239
DP-2BDQ, $139.95. 40/80 Meters, 101 feet maximum Multiband doublet antenna. Set of 2. antenna connector.
length of dipole.
DP-5BDQ, $259.95. 10-80 Meters, 94 ft. max length. 4 Foot Hy-Gain Glazed
DP-2BDQ and DP-5BDQ are designed for horizontal or Ground Rod Ceramic Insulator
inverted “V” rated at legal power. Each individually pretuned GR-1 Durable E-2 E-26
matched traps for each band. 50-Ohm feed, cable not incl. 895 four foot cop-
79c $
456
$
per bonded
ADJUSTABLE HF DIPOLE ANTENNA
Ship
Code B steel earth each 6-Pack
Ship Code A Ship Code A
ground rod is a tough
3/8 in. diameter. Extra-strong --
Sharp point makes it will not break, arc
easy to insert ground. over or melt even
DP-19PD, $279.95. 1.8-30 MHz, 160-10 Meters. Great for field day, camping or any- Helps bleed off static, under full legal
time. Braided nylon wire rope with conductors woven in. Pre-marked frequencies RFI and prevent RF power. Molded
for easy installation. Includes 100 foot support rope on each end and SO-239 (UHF) hot spots. Use several ridges give extra-long
connector is on center insulator. to form a good RF path to prevent high-
voltage breakdown.
86 www.hy-gain.com • Toll-free 1-800-973-6572 ground for long wires.
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Hy-Gain(R) 160-6 Meters Self-Supporting Vertical Antenna

Full 1500 Watts, 43 feet, includes base mount, great for stealth
AV-6160 Operate all Just talk with automatic tuner!
$
399 95
bands 160-6 A wide-range automatic or manual antenna tuner at your rig
• Includes Ship Code E
Meters at full
easily matches this antenna for all bands 160-6 Meters.
There’s no physical tuning adjustments on the antenna -- you
legal limit 1500 Watt with simply put it up!
An optimized balun design allows direct coax feed with negligi-
balun and this self-sup-
!
New
ble coax loss (typically less than 1/2 dB 60-6 Meters and less than 1
Base porting, 43 feet dB 160-80 Meters with good quality, low-loss coax).
high perform- Extremely low wind loading
Mount ance vertical! It With just 2 square feet wind load, the AV-6160 has the lowest
Assembly assembles in
wind-loading and lowest visibility of any vertical antenna!
The key is a six foot section of tapering diameter stainless
less than an steel whip that flexes in strong wind instead of stressing the
hour and its low bottom sections.
Its 2-inch O.D.and .120 inch thick walled tubing bottom
profile blends in section makes it incredibly strong.
with the sky and Just 20 lbs., uses super-strong 6063 aircraft aluminum tub-
trees -- you can ing. Stainless steel hardware.
Assembles in an hour
barely see it . . . Ground mounting lets you hide antenna base in shrubbery.
Exceptional Requires ground system -- at least one radial. More extensive
Performance ground work better.
The entire length Stealth Operation
radiates to Low profile. Hide behind trees, fences, buildings, bushes.
AV-6160 includes provide Use it as a flagpole. It easily telescopes down during the day.
this base mount exceptional
low angle
and legal limit radiation 64’, 11-Sect. Telescopic Aluminum Mast
160-20 Includes one size of each slitted tube list- ATM-65
balun!!! Meters and
very good
ed above and ten hose clamps. ATM-65 is 64 $ 19995
feet fully extended and 6 feet collapsed with- Ship Code D
performance out clamps. Guying is required if mast is
on 17-6 extended beyond 30 feet. Top section is .625” OD.
Meters. Bottom section is 2 inches OD x .120 wall.
You can Base Mount for Fiberglas
shorten it by
telescoping it and Aluminum Masts
down for ATB-65, $69.95. Complete base assembly kit
more effec- with mounting plate, insulators, hardware,
tive low SO-239, etc. for fiberglass and aluminum masts.
angle radia- Fits up to 2.0” OD masts. This is a super-strong
tion on high- heavy duty telescoping MAST, not a flimsy pole!
er bands. These super-strong masts are made of .125 inch
thick wall fiberglass tubing.
80/160 Meter high-efficiency Matching Network MFJ All-band Ground Radials
! This all-band
Hygain’s AV-6110 can improve efficiency on RRK-6160
New 4495 ground radial
$
160 and 80 Meters for the popular new 43-foot
all band vertical antennas by eliminating SWR- UPS Shippable system is
related coax and unun mismatch losses. When fed with $AV-611095 designed for the AV-6160
a 1:4 unun, the 43’ antenna has a reasonable compro- Ship 249
Code B AV-6110
and other vertical antennas
mise SWR on 60-10 Meters. However, at 160/80M it is 80/160 Meter rk
Matching Netwo when a radial system is re-
virtually impossible to match this antenna from your shack because quired. It is a convenient
of the low radiation resistance. If you are using low loss coax, you and effective radial system that provides the nec-
will lose much power in the coax and unun due to bad antenna mis- essary return path for ground currents to reduce
matches. Installed at the base of the 43’ vertical, AV-6110 will sig- ground losses. It consists of 2 sets of 4 radial wire
nificantly eliminate these losses and put 160 and 80 Meter bands assemblies giving a total of eight 14’ radial wires.
back within the tuning range of the tuner inside the shack. Each set has a 1/4” ring lug for attaching to the
Includes remote power injector. Switch for 160, 80 Meters and antenna ground point. Each end of the radial wire
off positions. Handles 1500 Watts. Measures 3Wx11Hx3D inches. has a solder lug for staking the wire end.
Hy-Gain 20/15/10/6 Meter Rotatable Dipole Hy-gain 6M Add-On Dipole Kit
TH-1 is a full-size high-effiency 26’, Adds 6-Meter capability to
20-15-10-6 Meter full legal limit rotat- most HF yagis or rotatable MK-6
able dipole that is super low-profile -- TH-1 dipoles. Mounted to driven $3995
almost invisible from across the street!
$
29995 element of most HF rotat- UPS Shippable
With a 13-foot turning radius and tiny 9 UPS Shippable able dipoles or HF single-band/multi-band beams
lb. weight, it fits on small roofs, apart- without affecting antenna’s performance. Handles
ments and condos -- easily turned by a lightweight TV rotator like Hy-Gain(R) AR- 1.5 kW. Adds less than 1 lb. weight and essentially
35. Mount in the attic for antenna restricted neighborhoods. But it is no wimp! Its no increase in wind-loading to the existing antenna.
bidirectional pattern can help reduce QRM and/or noise while maximizing your sig- HF beam must be direct-fed with coax, or a 1:1 balun
nal in the directions that you want -- so you can work some real DX. Handles up to that handles 1.5 kW. Power may be limited by the
a full 1500 Watts SSB/CW on all HF bands and Six Meters. power handling of the installed balun on HF beam.
www.hy-gain.com • Toll-free 1-800-973-6572 87
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Hy-Gain HyTower-Jr TM Hy-gain Aluminum Tubing

6063 T832 round, drawn aluminum tubing sold in 2 styles:
Stands 39 feet tall . . . Full 1/4 Wave on 40, 20, standard or slitted one end, (.083” gaps, 1-2” slit lengths).
15, 10 Meters . . . Cage loading on 80 Meters . . . Available in 3 foot or 6 foot lenghts. Tubings are sized to allow
World’s Second Best Vertical Antenna . . . telescoping into one another from .625 OD to 2” OD. Select
Standing a tall 39 feet with full-size ele- slitted for telescoping. Use Hy-gain hose clamps to secure.
ments and rated at 5 KW, the AV-18JR Hy- 6’ Lg OD x Wall x ID P/N No slit, Price/ea P/N Slitted Price/ea. $/Ad ft.
.625”x.035”x.555” 810-0625C-6U, $5.79 810-0625C-6S, $6.29 $1.04
gain HyTower-Jr.TM is the world’s second .750”x.058”x.634” 810-0750E-6U, $6.99 810-0750E-6S, $7.49 $1.25
best* performing vertical! .875”x.058”x.759” 810-0875E-6U, $7.49 810-0875E-6S, $7.99 $1.33
AV-18HTJr. Stub-decoupling is used
349
1.000”x.058”x.884” 810-1000E-6U, $8.09 810-1000E-6S, $8.59 $1.43
$ 95 to give full-size quarter 1.125”x.058”x1.009” 810-1125E-6U, $8.99 810-1125E-6S, $9.49 $1.58
UPS Shippable wave radiators on 40, 20, 1.250”x.058”x1.134” 810-1250E-6U, $10.09 810-1250E-6S, $10.59 $1.77
15, 10 Meters with super 1.375”x.058”x1.259” 810-1375E-6U, $11.19 810-1375E-6S, $11.69 $1.95
efficient cage loading on 1.500”x.058”x1.384” 810-1500E-6U, $12.49 810-1500E-6S, $12.99 $2.17
80 Meters. 1.625”x.058”x1.509” 810-1625E-6U, $13.99 810-1625E-6S, $14.99 $2.50
1.750”x.058”x1.634” 810-1750G-6U, $14.89 810-1750G-6S, $15.89 $2.65
The HyTower-JrTM has almost no losses -- 2.000’x.120”x1.760” 810-2000I-6U, $27.49 810-2000I-6S, $28.60 $4.78
your ground system determines your efficiency.
3’Lg OD x Wall x ID P/N No Slit, Price/ea P/N Slitted Price/ea. $/Ad ft.
It is automatic bandswitching, fed with .625”x.035”x.555” 810-0625C-3U, $2.89 810-0625C-3S, $3.14 $1.04
50 Ohm coax and has low SWR over an .750”x.058”x.624” 810-0750E-3U, $3.49 810-0750E-3S, $3.74 $1.25
exceptionally wide bandwidth with SWR .875”x.058”x.759” 810-0875E-3U, $3.75 810-0875E-3S, $3.99 $1.33
less than 1.2 at resonance. 1.000”x.058”x.884” 810-1000E-3U, $4.05 810-1000E-3S, $4.29 $1.43
The main radiator is aircraft high- 1.125”x.058”x1.009” 810-1125E-3U, $4.50 810-1125E-3S, $4.75 $1.58
strength, heavy walled, 2-inch aluminum 1.250”x.058”x1.134” 810-1250E-3U, $5.05 810-1250E-3S, $5.29 $1.77
tubing swedged at the top. Self-supporting 1.375”x.058”x1.259” 810-1375E-3U, $5.60 810-1375E-3S, $5.85 $1.95
in winds up to 40 MPH. 1.500”x.058”x1.384” 810-1500E-3U, $6.00 810-1500E-3S, $6.50 $2.17
1.625”x.058”x1.509” 810-1625E-3U, $7.00 810-1625E-3S, $7.50 $2.50
Mounts on 11/4 inch plumber’s pipe. 1.750”x.058”x1.634” 810-1750G-3U, $7.45 810-1750G-3S, $7.95 $2.65
Heavy duty components will give you years 2.000’x.120”x1.760” 810-2000I-3U, $13.75 810-2000I-3S, $14.35 $4.78
of trouble-free operating pleasure.
Requires good ground system for opti-
mum performance. UPS Shippable. 810-2000I-6W, $33.60 each. Unique tubing has one end slitted and
*The famous 53 foot Hy-gain HyTowerTM one end swaged to make it stackable. Join one end to other to make
is legendary. It’s the premier, best perform- a longer pole. Secure with standard host clamp. Strong, 2”OD x .120”
ing vertical in the world -- bar none! wall. Good for base sections of vertical antennas. Standard 6-ft. length,
longer sections, to 20 ft. available. Add $4.78 each add’l foot. 6 ft.
At less than half the price with nearly the lengths ship by UPS, longer units must ship UPS oversize/truck.
same performance and based on the same
principles, the HyTowerJrTM is the poor Hy-gain Stainless Steel Hose Clamps
man’s version of its father HyTower. Part No. Price Description
Of course, JuniorTM doesn’t have its 745-3106S $1.00 #6 Clamp for .75” OD to .875” OD tubing
745-3110S $1.00 #10 Clamp for 1” OD to 1.125” OD tubing
father’s rugged hot-dipped galvanized steel 745-3116S $1.25 #16 Clamp for 1.25” OD to 1.50” OD tubing
tower and construction! 745-3128S $2.84 #28 Clamp for 1.75” OD to 2” OD tubing

Hy-gain Custom Made Precision Antenna Hardware

BMC-249, $79.95. Boom to Mast Clamp Element to Boom Clamps
Heavy duty 11/4” OD thick aluminum die casted boom to Made from high tensile strength aluminum alloy.
mast clamp designed specifically for securing heavy Custom die is used to stamp these clamps. No
antennas. It is capable of supporting 2” boom antennas, miss-drilled holes. They fit perfect everytime.
such as the TH-11DX, Long John Monobanders and Required 2 clamps per element. Element
other beams with a 2” boom. The BMC-249 allows mast Insulators available (left).
to extend past the top of the clamp. This feature allows
stacking of several antennas on one mast. Clamp is adjustable for mast sizes from
1 /4” to 2 /4” OD. The tilt-over feature permits easy assembly of the elements and
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simplifies maintenance of the antenna. 4Wx4Hx11/4” thick. Kit comes

complete with stainless steel hardware.
Element Insulators These element insulators are made to fit the
element bracket (right). Precision injection molded with black UV resisted ABS plastic. Part# Price Boom Element OD Description Insulator
OD” w/o insulator w/insulator
Part No. Price Fits these Insulator Fits Element to 161409 $2.71 2” 5
/8” --- 2 /2x7”x.08 Thick, #12
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None
Element sizes Size boom clamp 163764 $3.80 2” 7
/8” 7
/16” 23/8x71/8”x.08 Thick, #4 465216
465216 $3.42 7
/16” OD 7
/8”OD x 2 /4”
3
163409 165919 $5.32 2” 11/4” 5
/8”, 7/8” 31/4x71/4”x.125 Thick, #13 463767, 461057
461057 $4.40 5
/8” OD 11/4” OD x 3” 165919 165920 $6.28 2” 11/2” 11/4” 31/4x91/2”x.125 Thick, #14 465833
463767 $4.40 7
/8” OD 11/4” OD x 3” 165919 160055 $1.22 11/4” 7/16” --- 3
/4x5”x.063 Thick, #0 None
465833 $4.80 11/4” OD 11/2” OD x 4” 165920 161422 $3.63 1 /4” /8”
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--- 21/2x61/2”x.08 Thick, #11 None
Hy-gain TH-series HF Beam Trap Caps A 165141 $3.76 11/4” 7/8” 7
/16” 25/16x65/8”x.08 Thick, #12 465216
A. 464723, $.75 ea. Trap caps, for large Hy-gain TH-series traps. B 165138 $5.20 11/4” 11/4” /8”, 7/8” 23/4x65/8”x.08 Thick, #1 463767, 461057
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B. 466221, $1.59 ea. Trap caps for Hy-gain TH-3Jr. traps. 872223 $6.60 Stainless steel screws, nuts and washers for 1 set of element-to-boom clamp

Hy-gain Vertical Antenna Mounting Hardware Hy-Gain Tower Bases Arrowpoint Anchor
A. 463011, $14.00, Base tube insulator, fits 11/4” OD tube. Six 5/16” Specially designed APA-3, $14.95. Hy-
mounting holes. Super strong, made of fiberglass filled ABS. Used for Hy-gain crank- gain’s Arrow Point APA-3

high quality 13 gauge UPS14

in Hy-tower to isolate tower legs from ground. Tube not included. up towers. Anchor is made of $ 95
B. 877130, $28.64, Vertical antenna bracket assembly. Includes Complete with base
bracket (C), base cover insulator (D), support insulator (E) and Shippable
A B SO-239. Tube not included. Fits 11/4” tubing. hinge and founda- steel. This 3” Arrow
C. 160043-1, $11.84, Base mount bracket. Custom-tooled 1/8” tion welded steel-cage. Specify Point anchor has 36”
thick x 12 inch length aluminum bracket with vertical ridges for tower model. *Must be shipped integral swiveling 1/8”
super strength. Pre-punched holes for SO-239 or N-connector.
D. 863427, $6.90, Base cover insulator. Allows attachment of by truck, call for quote. steel cable. Superior
C D base tube. Has hollow center for antenna connector. Mold-in pin pullout resistance, up to 2000 lbs. Use
connects base tubing to connector. Model# Tower Price Weight this ArrowPoint anchor to secure anten-
E. 463056, $3.12, Base antenna support insulator. Made to fit top TB-37 HG-37SS $299.95 50 lbs.*
support of antenna bracket (C). Hole fits 11/4” OD tubing. TB-52 HG-52SS $299.95 80 lbs.*
nas, towers, tarps, trees, carports, flag-
F. 460316, $12.96, Tubing coupler/insulator. Used to couple/ in- TB-54 HG-54HD $299.95 90 lbs.* poles and much more. Easy to install
E F sulate 1” tube to 7/8” tubing. Made of fiberglass filled ABS, 5” long. TB-70 HG-70HD $349.95 102 lbs.* with optional drive rod, DR-3, $29.95.
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