Shakespeare 396-1 5' Vhf Ant Chrome Fitting 3db
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Manufactures Part Number: 396-1
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Shakespeare Style 396-1
5 ft. (1.52 M) VHF Marine Band 3dB
Center-fed -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 1in-14 thread
Includes 15ft RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector
Suggested mount: Style 4187 Ratchet Mount (sold separately)
One section
2 Sections:
Suggested mount(s): 4187 5187
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 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.
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Limited Warranty: 2 years
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