5242-A Classic VHF Antenna | MARINE VHF | ANTENNA | MARINE RADIO | Marine equipement

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3’ (0.9m) VHF Marine Band 3dB Gain

While we manufacture our antennas to perform at the highest level, we also design with our boaters in mind. With a convenient press-and-twist bayonet fitting, attaching or removing the stainless steel whip from this VHF antenna is quick and easy. The bayonet has been re-designed and improved for extra convenience.

Stainless steel whip 36" (90cm)
Whip is user replaceable.
SO-239 connector
“L” shaped bracket included for mounting to a vertical surface
Coax and PL-259 connector sold separately

Shakespeare 5242-A Specifications
Band	VHF Marine Band
Antenna Gain	3dB
Max. Input Power	50 watts
SWR	nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
Bandwidth	7 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Ferrule	Chrome plated brass cannister
Polarity	Vertical
Impedance	50 Ohms
DC Ground	No DC Ground – The antenna will read open on continuity test.
Shakespeare Limited Warranty	2 years

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