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Shakespeare Centennial 2.4m VHF Antenna (SP5101-S)

Stainless Steel Ferrule and Protective Gloss Coating - 6dB Gain

Performance *** Star

 A new standard of excellence in an economical antenna! Shakespeare brings you the best of the high-end features in an 8ft antenna with a brass element and a smooth, high gloss, polyurethane finish that won’t turn yellow in the sun. This antenna delivers not only performance, but superb value 8 ft. (2.43 M) VHF Marine Band  6dB.

Developed to celebrate our first hundred years, Shakespeare® Centennial® antennas pack some of our most desired high-end features into affordable, mid-range, 4 and 8 foot antennas. Features include brass and copper elements, chrome plated brass ferrules and a smooth, gloss finish that won't turn yellow in the sun. Great performance, great value. (Centennial® Series antennas are not recommended for mounting on hard-tops.)

• Brass and copper elements
• Stainless Steel ferrule with standard 1in-14 thread
• Includes 15ft RG-58 cable, which can be cut to size, and a PL-259 connector
• Smooth, durable, high gloss finish
• One section

NB: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MOUNTING ON HARD-TOPS

Other Mounting Options and Accessories:

• Aerial Mount - Short Post - Stainless Steel - 1" x 14TPI (119112)
• Shakespeare Marine Aerial Base Mount - 100mm - Stainless Steel - 1" x 14TPI (SP4365)
• Shakespeare Ratchet Mount - Nylon - 4 Way Action with Fast Release (119350) 4186
• Shakespeare Rail Mount - Nylon - Slot in Thread for Cable Feed - Suits 22-25mm Dia. Rails (119360) 4722
• Shakespeare Rail Mount - Nylon Ratchet - Lever Action for Quick and Easy Stowage - Suits 22-25mm Dia. Rails (119358) 4721
• Shakespeare Ratchet Mount - Stainless Steel - 4 Way Action with Fast Release - Slot for Cable Feed (119352) 4187

Downloads:

• Shakespeare SP5101 Installation Manual

specification

• Max. Power Input: 50 watts
• SWR Nominally: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
• Bandwidth: 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
• Frequency: VHF Marine Band