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
Mast mount – U-bolts supplied
SO-239 connector at base of antenna
2 Sections: Base 162''; Tip 66''
Best applications include: Land-based stations and Commercial vessels; for medium to large fishing and comercial vessels and similar types of vessels.
Shakespeare 4018-M 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 mid section ferrules, and an aluminum sleeve bottom ferrule
Color/finish
White
Polarity
Vertical
Impedance
50 Ohms
DC Ground
No DC Ground – The antenna will read open on continuity test.
