Electronics Research, Inc.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1943
- HeadquartersChandler, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Electronics Research, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Electronics Research, Inc.
- Legal name
- Electronics Research, Inc.
- Website
- https://eriinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1943
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Electronics Research, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Broadcast RF Transmission Equipment
- NAICS
- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422)
- SIC
- Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
- akta.pro primary industry
- RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA)
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Where Electronics Research, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chandler
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Electronics Research, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Broadcast Antenna Systems: Sale of RF antennas for AM, FM, VHF, and UHF television broadcasting. Products include ROTOTILLER, AXIOM, TRASAR, ALP, and ALV series antennas with various power ratings and configurations.
- Transmission Line Systems: Rigid coaxial transmission line, circular and rectangular waveguide, and pressurization equipment for broadcast transmission systems.
- Filters and Combiners: FM, UHF, and VHF bandpass filters, channel combiners, hybrid couplers, and RF loads for combining multiple broadcast signals.
- Broadcast Towers: Guyed towers, self-supporting towers, and specialty structures for mounting broadcast equipment.
- Broadcast Services: Engineering services, field services, and installation services for broadcast transmission facilities.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Electronics Research, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ERI manufactures and integrates complete broadcast RF transmission systems for AM, FM, VHF, and UHF radio and television stations, including proprietary antennas (FM, AM, UHF, VHF families such as ROTOTILLER, AXIOM, TRASAR, SUPERPANEL, AL PLUS, ALV, ETV, and LYNX), rigid coaxial transmission line and waveguide, FM/UHF/VHF bandpass filters and channel combiners, broadcast towers and structural accessories, and turnkey broadcast engineering, field, and installation services.
Product overview
Electronics Research, Inc. (ERI) is a manufacturer of broadcast transmission equipment serving the radio and television industry for over 80 years. The company offers an integrated portfolio of RF (radio frequency) and structural products. The core product portfolio includes FM broadcast antennas (ROTOTILLER® series, AXIOM™ Master FM Antenna, LYNX™ Dual Input), television antennas (TRASAR®, AL PLUS™, ALP Series, SUPERPANEL™, ETV Series, ALV Series for VHF), transmission line systems (rigid coaxial, circular waveguide, rectangular waveguide), towers (guyed, self-supporting, specialty structures), and filter/combiner products (FM bandpass filters in 935, 940, and 783 series, UHF bandpass filters, VHF combiners, HD Radio diplexers). Supporting these hardware products are broadcast services (engineering, field services, installation services) and accessory components (motorized switches, controllers, pressurization equipment). ERI also provides a Far-Field Antenna Test Range for pattern development and system testing. The company operates from a 100-acre facility in Chandler, Indiana.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ROTOTILLER FM Antenna Series ERI's proprietary FM antenna element used across LPX, SHPX, and MPX series, available in 1-bay through 12-bay configurations with power handling from 9 kW to 112 kW, for FM radio broadcast stations.
- AXIOM Master FM Antenna Broadband side-mounted FM antenna system delivering combined input power handling up to 240 kilowatts, available in LPA (15 kW), MPA (39 kW), and standard versions in 4, 8, 12, and 16-bay configurations for FM radio broadcast stations and master antenna sites.
- TRASAR Television Antenna End-fed UHF television antenna providing smooth elevation pattern with no deep nulls, with unparalleled pattern control and energy efficiency, available in top-mounted and side-mounted configurations for UHF television broadcast stations.
- AL PLUS UHF Television Antenna UHF television antenna available in 8 and 12-bay configurations, with elliptically polarized and directional models, for UHF television broadcast stations.
- ALP Series UHF Television Antenna Non-directional elliptically polarized UHF television antenna series including 12-bay models built for specific RF channels such as Channel 24, for UHF television broadcast stations.
- SUPERPANEL Broadband UHF TV Antenna Compact broadband side-mounted UHF television antenna with i230ECx 8-bay module rated for 20 kW average power in cylindrical radome, with low wind load for UHF television broadcast stations.
- ETV Series High Band VHF Television Panel Antenna Broadband high band VHF panel antenna element for channels 7-13 with horizontally polarized and circularly polarized options, rated to 5 kilowatts per element, for VHF television broadcast stations.
- ALV Series High Band VHF Television Antenna Single channel high band VHF slotted array television antenna available in 2, 4, and 8 bay models with horizontal, circular, and elliptical polarization options, for VHF television broadcast stations.
- LYNX Dual Input FM Antenna Dual input FM antenna combining separate FM analog and HD digital transmitters, enabling hybrid HD Radio signal broadcasting for FM radio broadcast stations.
- AM Antennas Full range of AM broadcast antennas for medium wave transmission, supplied as part of complete AM broadcast system solutions for AM radio broadcast stations.
- Rigid Coaxial Transmission Line High-power rigid coaxial transmission line products in multiple diameter configurations for FM, VHF, and UHF broadcast applications, supporting broadcast transmission systems.
- Circular Waveguide Circular waveguide transmission components for broadcast applications, supporting high-power RF transmission systems.
- Rectangular Waveguide Rectangular waveguide transmission components for broadcast applications, supporting high-power RF transmission systems.
- Guyed Towers Guyed tower structures for broadcast antenna mounting, including 580-foot and 600-foot configurations, for radio and television broadcast sites.
- Self Supporting Towers Self-supporting tower structures for broadcast applications including 48-inch face configurations, for radio and television broadcast sites.
- Specialty Structures Custom tower and structural solutions for unique broadcast requirements, engineered to support special broadcast antenna installations.
- 788 High Efficiency FM Analog/HD Digital Diplexer All Pass design diplexer combining High Power Analog and HD Digital FM Transmitters into one common output efficiently, rated to 22 kW analog plus 3.0 kW digital power, for FM radio broadcast stations operating hybrid HD Radio.
- 940 Series FM Bandpass Filter Compact four-pole FM bandpass filter with footprint under 18 by 21 inches, handling up to 5 kW average power with forced air cooling, four-section single cabinet design with Invar and bellows temperature compensation and cross-coupled isolation, for FM radio broadcast stations.
- 783 Series High Power FM Bandpass Filter High power FM bandpass filter with three or four cavities, handling 20 kW convection cooled and up to 35 kW with forced air cooling, for high-power FM radio broadcast stations.
- 935 Series Low Power Compact FM Band Pass Filter Compact FM bandpass filter with three cavities, handling 1.5 kW (4.0 kW with forced air cooling), supporting wall, ceiling, or floor mounting, for lower-power FM radio broadcast stations.
- UF1500B and UF5000B UHF Television Bandpass Filters UHF television bandpass filters rated for 1500 and 5000 Watts with a unique forced air cooling system, for UHF television broadcast stations.
- UF5000A and UF22000 UHF Bandpass Filters UHF bandpass filters with patent-pending targeted forced air-cooling system using distributed finned heat sinks with individual cooling fans, rated for 5 kW and 22 kW average power respectively, for UHF television broadcast stations.
- FI940 FM Tee Combiner FM channel combiner constructed from two four-section FM reflective bandpass filters, for FM radio broadcast stations requiring combining of multiple FM channels.
- VF-H8600 Compact High Band VHF Channel Combiner Compact VHF channel combiner combining two high band VHF television channels in a single cabinet, for VHF television broadcast stations sharing antenna sites.
- High Band VHF Hybrids CH240 and CH245 High band VHF hybrid couplers including CH240 (3 dB hybrid coupler) and CH245 (3.68/2.43 dB hybrid), rated for 20 kW average power, for high-power VHF television broadcast stations.
- CF232 and CF3032 High Band VHF Low Pass Harmonic Filters High rejection low pass harmonic filters for high band VHF with 60 dB harmonic attenuation from 2nd through 5th harmonic, for VHF television broadcast stations.
- High Power UHF DTV Mask Filters UF Series UHF DTV mask filters extended to include UF10000 (10 kW), UF15000 (15 kW), and UF20000 (20 kW) models, for high-power UHF digital television broadcast stations.
- UF35000 High Efficiency UHF Band Pass Filter High power UHF DTV mask filter rated for 25 kW average power with convection cooling, 35 kW with forced air, and 50 kW liquid cooled, for the highest-power UHF digital television broadcast stations.
- CSB Series Broadband Motorized Coaxial Switches Broadband motorized coaxial switches for FM, VHF, and UHF broadcast systems covering DC to 806 MHz, in 3 or 4 port configurations with nonvolatile position memory, supporting broadcast redundancy and switching.
- EC130 Motorized Switch Controller Controller for one or two motorized coaxial or waveguide switches with built-in SNMP interface and RF sensor option, enabling remote monitoring and control of broadcast switching systems.
- Engineering Services Professional engineering services for broadcast transmission system design and analysis, supporting broadcast stations with technical planning for antenna, transmission line, filter, and tower projects.
- Field Services On-site field services for installation, maintenance, and modification of broadcast equipment at customer sites, supporting broadcast stations and broadcast infrastructure projects.
- Installation Services Professional installation services for ERI broadcast products including antennas, towers, and full transmission systems, delivered to radio and television broadcast customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Multi-station FM combining systems supporting 19 FM Radio stations operating with -10 dBc IBOC simultaneously
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Electronics Research, Inc.
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Electronics Research, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Electronics Research, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- T-MobilecoreAgreement to accelerate completion of TV channel repack post FCC's Broadcast Incentive Auction. ERI received ability to ramp materials and accelerate antenna production capacity by 800% to help broadcasters complete channel changes within the 39-month FCC timeline. T-Mobile benefited from cleared 600 MHz spectrum for wireless broadband deployment.
- Tower King IIminorTower installation subcontractor used by ERI for tower construction projects. Tower King II performed tower installation for the Hall Communications project in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
- iTech (for SUPERPANEL)minorJoint development of SUPERPANEL broadband UHF panel antenna. ERI and iTech introduced the i230ECx broadband UHF television antenna product line together.
- Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)minorMassCEC approached Hall Communications about tower relocation for offshore wind power project and awarded ERI contracts for new towers and destacking of old tower.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Electronics Research, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- GatesAir: GatesAir manufactures broadcast transmission equipment including transmitters, antennas, and related RF infrastructure for radio and television broadcasters, directly competing with ERI across RF systems and filters. Several ERI sales leaders previously worked at GatesAir, underscoring the direct overlap in product lines and customer base.
- Radio Frequency Systems (RFS): RFS manufactures broadcast antennas, coaxial transmission line, and RF conditioning products for radio and TV broadcasters globally. Its broadcast antenna and transmission line portfolio closely mirrors ERI's product mix.
- Dielectric Communications: Dielectric is a major manufacturer of broadcast antennas, RF filters, and transmission line for FM, VHF, and UHF broadcasters, making it one of the most direct competitors to ERI in the broadcast antenna systems market. It is a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, giving it access to a large captive customer base.
- Sabre Industries: Sabre Industries is a major US manufacturer of broadcast and communications towers, including guyed and self-supporting structures, directly comparable to ERI's tower product line. It serves the same broadcast and telecommunications infrastructure market.
- Jampro Antennas / Jampro Broadcast Inc. Jampro Antennas designs and manufactures FM and TV broadcast antennas, combiners, filters, and related RF components, directly comparable to ERI's antenna and filter product lines. It serves the same radio and television broadcaster customer base across multiple frequency bands.
Emerging players
- WorldCast Systems: WorldCast Systems provides broadcast transmission and monitoring equipment including FM transmitters and RF components. While smaller and more focused on transmitters than ERI, it competes for similar radio broadcaster capital budgets and projects.
- Kintronic Labs: Kintronic Labs manufactures AM broadcast antennas and related RF components; per the company data, ERI supplies Kintronic Labs antennas as part of integrated AM broadcast solutions. It is a smaller, more specialized competitor in the AM broadcast segment.
Broad incumbents
- Rohde & Schwarz (Broadcast Division): Rohde & Schwarz is a large test & measurement and broadcast equipment company whose broadcast division sells transmitters and RF systems to radio and TV stations, overlapping with ERI on RF components. As a much larger incumbent with broader product portfolios, it competes with ERI especially on bundled transmission chain sales.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Electronics Research, Inc. social profiles
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Electronics Research, Inc. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Electronics Research, Inc. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Electronics Research, Inc. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Electronics Research, Inc.
What does Electronics Research, Inc. do?
ERI manufactures and integrates complete broadcast RF transmission systems for AM, FM, VHF, and UHF radio and television stations, including proprietary antennas (FM, AM, UHF, VHF families such as ROTOTILLER, AXIOM, TRASAR, SUPERPANEL, AL PLUS, ALV, ETV, and LYNX), rigid coaxial transmission line and waveguide, FM/UHF/VHF bandpass filters and channel combiners, broadcast towers and structural accessories, and turnkey broadcast engineering, field, and installation services.
Is Electronics Research, Inc. a public or private company?
Electronics Research, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Electronics Research, Inc. founded?
Electronics Research, Inc. was founded in 1943. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Electronics Research, Inc. based?
Electronics Research, Inc. is headquartered in Chandler, United States, in the North America region.
How does Electronics Research, Inc. make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Broadcast Antenna Systems are the primary driver. The others are transmission Line Systems, filters and Combiners, broadcast Towers and broadcast Services.
Who are Electronics Research, Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are GatesAir, Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), Dielectric Communications, Sabre Industries and Jampro Antennas / Jampro Broadcast Inc.. Emerging players are WorldCast Systems and Kintronic Labs. Rohde & Schwarz (Broadcast Division) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Electronics Research, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Electronics Research, Inc..
What industry is Electronics Research, Inc. in?
Electronics Research, Inc.'s product category is Broadcast RF Transmission Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAMAA, RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules. Its NAICS code is 334220 and its SIC code is 3663.