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Shakespeare 396-1 5' VHF Antenna

Shakespeare 396-1 5' VHF Antenna

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

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