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Description
The Shakespeare Classic 5216 VHF Antenna delivers reliable marine communication in a compact 15" design. Built with stainless steel, brass, and copper elements, it provides steady VHF performance and reduced signal fading, making it ideal for racing sailboats and rough sea conditions.
Shakespeare Classic VHF Antenna - 5216 Item # 882799
Description
The Shakespeare 5216 VHF Antenna is only 15 inches long. It is also a popular, basic antenna designed to reduce signal fading in rough seas.
Features:
- End-fed center-loaded stainless steel whip antenna with gold-plated connector
- Brass and copper elements for maximum range and efficiency
- Specifically designed and built for racing sailboats
- 2-year limited warranty
Specifications:
- Shakespeare Model No. 5216
- Length: 15"
- Sections: 1
- Color: Black
- Ferrule: L-bracket
- Cable Supplied: None (sold separately)
- Connector Supplied: SO-239 (PL-259 sold separately)
- Band: VHF Marine Band
- Gain: Unity
- Max. Input Power: 25W
- SWR (Standing Wave Ratio): Nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
- Bandwidth: 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Polarity: Vertical
- DC Ground: No
Antenna will read as open when tested with ohm meter.