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Shakespeare  |  SKU: LOS-10597  |  Barcode: 719441100018

Shakespeare 396-1 5' VHF Antenna

$158.99 USD $189.99

Product Description

Style 396-1 VHF 3dB

Center-fed 1/2-wave coaxial sleeve

Outstanding, basic 3dB antenna designed to reduce signal fading in rough seas. This is probably 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 Ratchet Mount
  • One section

Technical Specifications:

Frequency: VHF Marine band
Bandwidth: (within 2.0:1 SWR): 5 MHz
SWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
Impedance (Ohms): 50
Gain: 3 dB
Max Input (Watts): 50
DC Ground: NO
Termination: 15' RG-58 cable
Height (feet): 5
Polarization: Vertical
Radiation pattern: Omni-directional

Specifications:

  • Antenna Band: VHF
  • Color: White
  • Construction: Fiberglass
  • Ferrule Type: Chrome Plated
  • Length (Inches): 60"
  • Box Dimensions: 3"H x 3"W x 63"L WT: 2.9 lbs
  • UPC: 719441100018

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