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Description
The Shakespeare Classic VHF Antenna 5242-A delivers reliable marine communication with a simple, rugged design. Featuring a 3' stainless steel whip and an L-shaped mounting bracket, it's ideal for vertical mounting on masts or helm sides. A quick-release bayonet fitting and user-replaceable whip add convenience and durability.
Shakespeare Classic VHF Antenna - 5242-A Item # 882798
Description
The Shakespeare Classic 5242-R VHF Antenna has a 3' long stainless steel whip. The included L-shaped mounting bracket is perfect for use on a vertical surface like a mast or the side of the helm on a center console boat.
Features:
- Convenient press-and-twist bayonet fitting for quick attachment or removal of whip from antenna
- User-replaceable stainless steel whip
- SO-239 connector and L-shaped bracket included for mounting to a vertical surface
- Optional coax cable and PL-259 connector sold separately
- 2-year limited warranty
Specifications:
- Shakespeare Model No.5242-A
- Length: 3'
- Sections: 1
- Finish: Stainless steel
- Cable Supplied: None (sold separately)
- Connector Supplied: SO-239 (optional PL-259 sold separately)
- Suggested Mount: L-shaped bracket included
- Band: VHF Marine Band
- Gain: 3 dB
- Max. Input Power: 50W
- SWR (Standing Wave Ratio): Nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
- Bandwidth: 7 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Polarity: Vertical
- DC Ground: No
Note: Antenna will read as "open" when tested with ohm meter.