4018 Classic VHF Antenna

4018 Classic VHF Antenna

19’ (5.8m) VHF Marine Band 9dB

Phased 1/2-wave elements in a collinear array with a coaxial choking sleeve to suppress cable radiation

As the top choice for charter boat captains and experienced sport fishing enthusiasts, this long-distance VHF antenna is rigid enough to stay erect in rough seas, yet exceptionally lightweight.

  • Brass and copper elements
  • Chrome-plated brass ferrules
  • Includes 20ft RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector
  • Suggested mount: Style 409-R or 410-R Mounting Kit for deck or side mounting (each sold separately)
  • Two sections
  • 2 Sections: Base 162″; Tip 66″

Best applications include: Fishing boats and Commercial vessels; for medium to large and similar types of vessels.

Description

Shakespeare 4018 Specifications
Band: VHF Marine Band
Antenna Gain: 9dB
Max. Input Power: 50 watts
SWR: nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
Bandwidth: 3 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Ferrule: Chrome plated brass
Coax Supplied: 20 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.
Shakespeare
Limited Warranty:
2 years

Technical Support

Instruction sheet (PDF): 4018.pdf

Shakespeare VHF Marine Antennas (YouTube Video)

How to Install a PL-259 Marine Connector (YouTube Video)

Troubleshooting Your Marine Antenna Installation (YouTube Video)

For other technical information, please email Tech Support

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