The Shakespeare 396-1 is a 5-foot, 3dB VHF marine antenna designed for reliable performance even in rough sea conditions. This single-section antenna features a durable fiberglass construction and is built with brass and copper elements to ensure consistent communication.
Key Features:
- Gain: 3 dB
- Height: 5 feet
- Material: Fiberglass with chrome-plated brass ferrule
- Frequency: VHF Marine band
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Radiation Pattern: Omni-directional
- Standard 1-14 thread ferrule
- Includes: 15' RG-58 cable and PL-259 connector
- Manufacturer Part Number: 396-1
The antenna offers a bandwidth of 5 MHz (within 2.0:1 SWR) and an SWR of 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz. The maximum power input is 50 watts. This unit is not DC grounded. For installation, the manufacturer suggests using the Shakespeare Style 4187 Ratchet Mount.
Product facts
- CT SKU
- CT-100040
- Model / MPN
- 396-1
- UPC / GTIN
- 719441100018
- Package dimensions
- 3" X 3" X 63"
- Package weight
- 2.9 lb
- Specifications
- Antenna Band = VHF\nColor = White\nConstruction = Fiberglass\nFerrule Type = Chrome Plated\nLength (Inches) = 60"
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