Shakespeare 396-1 156.8 MHz 3dB VHF Marine Antenna 3dB Gain 5′ (1.5m)

5′ (1.5m) VHF Marine Band 3dB Gain

Shakespeare® antennas are trusted by boaters worldwide, including the Coast Guard. We manufacture innovation, performance and reliability with a high build quality. Designed to reduce signal fading in rough seas using brass and copper elements, this basic 5′ VHF antenna is virtually the most widely used antenna on Coast Guard vessels.

Brass and copper elements

Chrome-plated brass ferrule with standard 1″-14 thread

Includes 15′ RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector

Suggested mount: Style 4187 or 5187 Ratchet Mounts

Specifications:

• Band: VHF Marine Band

• Antenna Gain: 3dB

• Max. Input Power: 50 watts

• SWR: nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz

• Bandwidth: 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR

• Ferrule: Chrome plated brass

• Coax Supplied: 15 ft of RG-58

• Connector Supplied: PL-259, not installed

• Color/finish: White

• Polarity: Vertical

• Impedance: 50 Ohms

• DC Ground: No DC Ground – The antenna will read open on continuity test.

• Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 2 years