Shakespeare 396-1-AIS Broadband VHF for AIS System

$239.99 $220.79

SKU: 5396b01008c5
Description

Shakespeare Style 396-1-AIS VHF Marine AIS
4' LENGTH 3dB

4' MAST MOUNT AIS ANTENNA

The 396-1-AIS has been specially designed to meet the broader bandwidth requirements of all popular AIS transceivers. Commercial-grade construction with a mast mounting sleeve.

  • Brass and copper elements
  • SO-239 connector at the base
  • Suggested Mount: U-Bolts included. Can be strapped to a larger mast using steel banding (not supplied)
  • One section
  • Coax cable sold separately
  • Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 2 years

Technical Specifications:

  • Frequency: VHF Marine Band
  • Bandwidth within 2.0:1 SWR: 6.0 MHz
  • SWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
  • Gain: 3dB
  • Impedance (Ohms): 50
  • Gain: 3dB
  • Max. Input (Watts): 100
  • DC Ground: no (will read open-circuit with ohmeter test)
  • Termination: SO-239 at bottom of antenna
  • Height (feet): 4
  • Polarization: Vertical
  • Radiation pattern: Omni-directional

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