Shakespeare 5242a 36" Vhf Ant W/ Quick Disconnect Whip - 5242-A
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Manufactures Part Number: 5242-A
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Shakespeare Style 5242-A
3 ft. (0.91 M) VHF Marine Band 3dB
Low-profile end-fed -wave with standard duty whip
This legacy style is coming back due to customer request. A convenient press-and-twist bayonet fitting makes attaching or removing its stainless steel whip quick and easy. The bayonet has been re-designed and improved for extra convenience.
Stainless steel whip (36in)
Whip is user replaceable.
L-shaped bracket included for mounting
One section
Best applications include: bass boats and center console fishing boats; for small to medium and similar types of vessels.
Shakespeare 5242-A Specifications
Band: VHF Marine Band
Antenna Gain: 3dB
Max. Input Power: 50 watts
SWR: nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
Bandwidth: 7 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Ferrule: Chrome plated brass cannister
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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