Shakespeare 396-1 5' VHF Antenna

The Shakespeare 396-1 is a 5 foot VHF marine antenna with 3 dB gain. Its center-fed 1/2-wave coaxial sleeve design is intended to reduce signal fading in rough seas.

This one-section antenna includes brass and copper elements, a chrome-plated brass ferrule with standard 1-14 thread, and a 15 foot RG-58 cable with PL-259 connector. Shakespeare suggests using the Style 4187 ratchet mount.

• Model: Shakespeare 396-1
• Antenna type: VHF 3 dB center-fed 1/2-wave coaxial sleeve
• Frequency: VHF marine band
• Bandwidth: 5 MHz within 2.0:1 SWR
• SWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
• Impedance: 50 ohms
• Gain: 3 dB
• Maximum input: 50 watts
• DC ground: No
• Termination: 15 ft RG-58 cable with PL-259 connector
• Height: 5 ft
• Polarization: Vertical
• Radiation pattern: Omni-directional
• Elements: Brass and copper
• Ferrule: Chrome-plated brass with standard 1-14 thread
• Sections: One
• Suggested mount: Shakespeare Style 4187 ratchet mount