Product Description

New Shakespeare 396-1 marine band 5' antenna. Shakespeare antennas are trusted by boaters worldwide and are known for their innovation, performance, and reliability. Designed to reduce signal fading in rough seas using brass and copper elements, this basic 5' VHF antenna is one of the most widely used antenna on Coast Guard vessels.

Brass and copper elements
Chrome-plated brass ferrule with standard 1"-14 thread
Includes 15' RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector
Suggested mount: Style 4187 or 5187 Ratchet Mounts

Band	VHF Marine Band
Antenna Gain	3dB
Max Input Power	50 watts
SWR	nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
Bandwidth	5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Ferrule	Chrome plated brass
Coax Supplied	15 ft of RG-58
Connector Supplied	PL-259, not installed
Color/finish	White
Polarity	Vertical
Impedance	50 Ohms
DC Ground	No DC Ground - The antenna will read open on continuity test.

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Payment

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Sales tax of 9.2% is charged for destinations inside Washington state USA. Other states are not charged tax. International destinations may have an import duty/tax that cannot be calculated here (please contact your customs department).

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Warranty and Returns

This item has a 2 Year warranty covering any manufacturer defects. Defective items are generally replaced within a few business days, plus time in transit, and there will never be any extra cost to you.

Lost Items, Damage, or Other Problems
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Regular Returns
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who manufactures this item?
This item is manufactured by Shakespeare.

Q. What are the shipping dimensions and weight?
This item ships in a box approximately 64" x 3" x 3" and weighs approximately 4 lbs.

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