The Shakespeare 5215-C-X Squatty Body VHF Marine Antenna is a compact, high-performance solution designed for sailboat masthead mounting and other applications where space is limited. Featuring a durable stainless steel whip and body, this antenna delivers reliable communication while maintaining a low profile.
Key Features:
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Model: 5215-C-X
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Height: 36 inches (3 feet)
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Gain: 3 dB
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Construction: End-fed 1/2-wave stainless steel whip
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Cable: Includes 60-foot RG-8/X low-loss cable with PL-259 connectors
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Mounting: Stainless steel "L" bracket included for mast installation
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Termination: SO-239 connector
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Bandwidth: 7 MHz
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VSWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
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Impedance: 50 Ohms
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Maximum Input Power: 50 W
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DC Ground: No
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Polarization: Vertical
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Radiation Pattern: Omni-directional
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Matching Antenna: 5215-AIS
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Color/Finish: Stainless Steel
Durable and Reliable: Built with a hermetically sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil, the 5215-C-X antenna is designed to withstand harsh marine environments. Its stainless steel construction ensures longevity and corrosion resistance.
Designed for Masthead Mounting: A favorite among sailboat owners, this lightweight, low-profile antenna is optimized for mast installation. It includes a stainless steel "L" bracket for secure mounting.
Installation Requirements: Requires a drill, 1/4" mounting screws, a screwdriver, and sheet metal or wood screws for installation.
Warranty: Backed by Shakespeare's limited 2-year warranty for quality assurance.
Package Includes:
- Shakespeare 5215-C-X VHF Antenna
- 60-foot RG-8/X low-loss cable with PL-259 connectors
- Stainless steel "L" bracket for mounting
Brand: Shakespeare
WARNING: This product MAY expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Backorder Policy: Occasionally, due to demand or supplier delays, some items may be temporarily out of stock or non-stock items. To ensure you can still get the products you need, you can order items even when they're out of stock. Our sales team will update you with the shipping lead time. Once back in stock, we promptly ship your item, and if your order includes both in-stock and backordered items, we may split the shipment. You can cancel your backorder before shipment, and request a refund to original payment method. For any inquiries, contact us at sales@freeportmarine.com.