Shakespeare Marine  |  SKU: SHA-5215

Shakespeare 5215 Classic Squatty Body Antenna

Regular price $119.99 CAD
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3' (0.9m) VHF/AIS Marine Band 3dB Gain
Communication performance over VHF marine frequencies is optimized with the master craftsmanship of this Classic 5215 Squatty Body®, built with extra bandwidth for all popular AIS transceivers. The lightweight, low-profile, stainless steel VHF antenna stands at 3' tall and is designed for masthead mounting to enhance transmission quality.

Designed specifically for AIS transceivers

Sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil

Stainless steel body and 36" whip

SO-239 connector

Mount: Stainless steel "L" bracket supplied
Shakespeare 5215-AIS Squatty Body® Specifications
Band: VHF Marine Band
Antenna Gain: 3dB
Max. Input Power: 50 watts
SWR: nominally 1.5:1 at 162 MHz
Bandwidth: 7 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Ferrule: L-bracket and retaining nut, SO-239 connector
Polarity: Vertical
Impedance: 50 Ohms
DC Ground: No DC Ground - The antenna will read open on continuity test.
Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 2 years