Shakespeare 5242-A VHF Low Profile End-Fed Antenna - 36in SS Whip (No Cable)

The Shakespeare 5242-A is a 3 ft. (0.91 M) VHF Marine Band 3dB low-profile end-fed antenna with a 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. The stainless steel whip (36in) is user replaceable and an L-shaped bracket is included for mounting. This antenna is best suited for bass boats and center console fishing boats, as well as small to medium and similar types of vessels.

Product Features

• Low-profile end-fed -wave with standard duty whip
• Convenient press-and-twist bayonet fitting
• Stainless steel whip (36in) is user replaceable
• L-shaped bracket included for mounting
• One section

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.
• Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 2 years

Learn More

• VHF Marine Radio
• Whip Antenna
• Impedance Matching

Product: Shakespeare 5242-A VHF Low Profile End-Fed Antenna - 36in SS Whip (No Cable)

Brand: Shakespeare

Model: 5242-A

Shipping Weight: 1.60 lb

Shipping Height: 2.00 in

Shipping Width: 3.00 in

Shipping Length: 40.00 in

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