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VHF MARINE ANTENNAS
Recommended for Boats 22+ ft. (7+ m) Medium to Long Range Communication 10+ miles (16+km)
5101
8' VHF 6dB Gain End-Fed with Matching Stub
A new standard of excellence in an economical antenna! Shakespeare brings you the best of the high-end features in an 8ft antenna with a brass element and a smooth, high gloss, polyurethane finish that won’t turn yellow in the sun. This antenna delivers not only performance, but superb value. • Brass and copper elements • Chrome-plated brass ferrule with standard 1"-14 thread • Includes 15' RG-58 cable, which can be cut to size,
and a PL-259 connector • Suggested mount: Style 4187 or 5187 Ratchet Mount • Smooth, durable, high gloss finish • One section ORDER NO. 276-51010 Mfr. No. 5101
Note: All Shakespeare Marine Antennas are vertically polarized. When indicated, PL-259 connector is included but not attached to VHF antenna for ease of installation. *Antennas with “Yes” will read short circuit when tested with ohm meter.
5206-N
8' VHF 6dB Gain End-Fed with Matching Stub
The classic 5206-C is an economical alternative to our high-end series antennas while maintaining the durability, reliability and quality boaters trust. This 8' VHF antenna is lightweight, self-supporting and utilizes copper cable elements to deliver quality communications where range is not the predominant factor.
• Not for T-tops • Quality copper cable elements • Nylon ferrule with standard 1"-14 thread • Includes 15' RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector • Suggested Mount: 4187 or 5187 Ratchet Mounts • Twin to: Styles 5205 and 5207 CB antennas ORDER NO. Model
276-52060 5206-N
5911 (Short Range)
THE STOWAWAYTM
10' VHF Unity Gain Emergency VHF Flex Antenna, Loaded 1/4 Wave Whip Comes packed in a 12" weather-resistant, plastic tube which can “stow away” in an easy-to-reach location for instant emergency capability if your main antenna becomes broken or disabled. Complete with 12’ cable, connector, and rubber suction cup for fast, easy mounting to any smooth horizontal surface. • Flexible vinyl outer covering. • 10" overall length. • Velcro strips for storage included.
ORDER NO. 276-59110
Mfr. No. 5911
Max Power Input: 25 Watts Bandwidth: N/A Frequency: VHF Marine Band DC Grounding*: Yes
Recommended for Boats 14-22 ft. (4-7m) Short Range Communication 3-7 miles (5-11km)
Mounting Information 8' Antennas are self supporting and maybe installed using a ratchet mount in nylon, chrome or stainless steel. If used with an extention, use a swivel mount with a standoff bracket
ELECTRICAL DATA CHART FOR VHF ANTENNAS
Mfr. Style No.
Length
Antenna Gain
Max Input Wattage
SWR Nominally
Bandwidth within 2.0:1 SWR
Frequency
DC Ground
5101
8 FT.
6dB
50 w
1.5:1@156.8 MHz
5MHz
VHF Marine Band
*Yes No
5206-N
8 FT.
6dB
50 w
1.5:1@156.8 MHz
3MHz
VHF Marine Band
No
5911
10 FT.
Unity
25 w
*
n/a
VHF Marine Band
*Yes No
*Adequate across marine band. Precise SWR depends upon antenna location on boat.
For more information see: www.shakespeare-marine.com
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