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Boat VHF Antennas
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.
Technical Specifications:
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&qout;-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 |
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from Alice, Tx. on 10/4/2010
from Alice, Tx. on 10/4/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Install, Reliable, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Large Boats, Outdoor, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Shakespeare Shakespeare 396-1 5' VHF Antenna:
Stout unit, heavy duty and looks good.