Shakespeare 396-1 5' VHF Antenna [396-1]

Name: Shakespeare 396-1 5' VHF Antenna [396-1]
Brand: Shakespeare
SKU: IM-10597
Price: 183.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$183.99 $199.99

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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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