Communication performance over VHF marine frequencies is optimized with the master craftsmanship of this Classic 5215-AIS Squatty Body®, built with extra bandwidth for all popular AIS transceivers. The lightweight, low-profile, stainless steel VHF antenna stands at 3' (0.9m) tall and is designed for masthead mounting to enhance transmission quality.
Designed specifically for AIS transceivers
Sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil
Stainless steel body and 36" (90cm) whip
SO-239 connector
Mount: Stainless steel “L” bracket supplied
Shakespeare 5215-AIS Squatty Body® Specifications
Band
VHF Marine Band
Antenna Gain
3dB
Max. Input Power
50 watts
SWR
nominally 1.5:1 at 162 MHz
Bandwidth
7 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Ferrule
L-bracket and retaining nut, SO-239 connector
Polarity
Vertical
Impedance
50 Ohms
DC Ground
No DC Ground – The antenna will read open on continuity test.
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