Shakespeare 5101 8' Classic Vhf Antenna W/15' Rg-58 Cable - White

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Shakespeare 5101 8' Classic Vhf Antenna W/15' Rg-58 Cable - White

5101 8’ Classic VHF Antenna with 15' RG-58 Cable - White - Reduced Length Version

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A standard of excellence in an economical antenna! Shakespeare brings you the best of the high-end features in an 8' 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.

Features:

  • 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: Shakespeare Style 4187 Ratchet Mount, or use a Shakespeare Style 410-R Mounting Kit plus a Style 4008 Extension Mast to form a 16' antenna system
  • One section
  • Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 2 years

Technical Specifications:

  • Frequency:    VHF Marine Band
  • Bandwidth:    (within 2.01 SWR): 5 MHz
  • SWR:    1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
  • Impedance:    (Ohms): 50
  • Gain:    6 dB
  • Max. Input (Watts):    50
  • DC Ground:    YES - however, the antenna will read "open circuit" when tested with an ohmmeter.
  • Termination:    15' RG-58 cable
  • Height (feet):    8'
  • Polarization:    Vertical
  • Radiation pattern: Omni-directional


Manufacturer Part Number: 5101
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Specifications:
  • Antenna Band = VHF
  • Color = White
  • Construction = Fiberglass
  • Ferrule Type = Chrome Plated
  • Length (Inches) = 96"
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Does this antenna come with the PL-259 connector already attached to the end of the cable or will I have to solder the connector on myself?
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