Shakespeare Style 5215-C-X SQUATTY BODY® VHF Marine

The Shakespeare 5215-C-X SQUATTY BODY® VHF Marine antenna is a lightweight and low-profile solution designed specifically for masthead mounting on sailboats. With its stainless steel body and whip, this antenna offers durability and reliable performance even in harsh marine environments.

The 36" length, 3dB end-fed 1/2-wave stainless steel whip provides excellent signal reception and transmission capabilities. The hermetically sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil ensures optimal electrical conductivity and longevity.

Featuring a SO-239 connector, this antenna comes with a 60' RG-8/X low-loss cable and PL-259 connectors for easy installation and connection to your marine radio equipment.

With a frequency range within the VHF Marine band, this antenna offers reliable communication capabilities for marine applications. It has a bandwidth of 7 MHz and a SWR of 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz.

The Shakespeare Style 5215-C-X SQUATTY BODY® VHF Marine antenna has a gain of 3 dB, allowing for enhanced signal strength and extended communication range. It has a maximum input power of 50 watts and an impedance of 50 Ohms.

This antenna has a vertical polarization and an omni-directional radiation pattern, ensuring consistent signal coverage in all directions. It does not require a DC ground.

Features:

• Lightweight and low-profile design
• Stainless steel body and whip
• Hermetically sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil
• SO-239 connector
• Includes 60' RG-8/X low-loss cable and PL-259 connectors
• Mount: Stainless steel "L" bracket supplied, for mast mounting
• One section
• Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 2 years

Specifications:

• Frequency: VHF Marine band
• Bandwidth: 7 MHz
• SWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
• Impedance (Ohms): 50
• Gain: 3 dB
• Max Input (Watts): 50
• DC Ground: NO
• Termination: 60' RG-8X cable
• Height (feet): 3'
• Polarization: Vertical
• Radiation pattern: Omni-directional

Learn More

• VHF Marine Radio on Wikipedia

Product: Shakespeare 5215 Squatty Body 3' 50W 3dB Gain Low Profile VHF Antenna

Brand: Shakespeare

Model: 5215

Shipping Weight: 2.14 lb

Shipping Height: 3.00 in

Shipping Width: 3.00 in

Shipping Length: 39.50 in

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