Accessories available for this product
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' (1.5m) 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' (4.57m) RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector
-
Suggested mount: Style 4187 or 5187 Ratchet Mounts
Shakespeare 396-1 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 (4.57m) 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 |