Description
Specifications
Band: | VHF Marine Band |
Antenna Gain: | 3dB |
Max. Input Power: | 50 Watts |
SWR: | nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz |
Bandwidth: | 156-162 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR |
Mounting: | Via 2ea x 2ft (600mm) long built-in hook-and-loop straps. Can be hung and tied to structures through its grommet holes. |
Inflation | >24 hrs per cartridge |
Recommended Cartridge | 16g threaded CO2 cartridge |
Coax Supplied: | 20 ft (6m) of RG-174 cable |
Connector Supplied: | PL-259 pre-installed. Adapter to adapt over to SMA male for use with handhelds. Unique solder-less UHF female connector to splice antenna into existing RG-8X or RG-58 coax cabling on boat. |
Polarization (Pattern): | Vertical (Omnidirectional) |
Impedance: | 50 Ohms |
DC Ground: | DC Grounded – The antenna will read shorted on continuity test. |
Shakespeare Limited Warranty: |
5 years |
Features & Benefits
Inflatable to Full 5Ft | Full 3dB performance in an emergency antenna. Easily stowable. |
CO2 cartridge inflatable | Rapid & rigid inflation. |
Manually inflatable* | Inflate incase CO2 cartridge is not available. |
Straps & Grommets | Versatile mounting options. |
Storage Bag | Conveniently stow away in its highly visible bag until needed again. |
Included SMA Adaptor | Compatible with most fixed mount and handheld VHF Radios.** |
* When manually inflated, the product does not inflate to be rigid enough to be mounted free standing. Recommended only if antenna can be supported at the bottom and the top.
** Check with your radio manufacturer for compatibility with the included adaptor. The adaptor features an SMA male.
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