Shakespeare 5206-N 8′ VHF Antenna
$99.99 $89.99
Shakespeare Style 5206-N VHF Marine – Reduced Length Version
8′ LENGTH 6dB
END-FED WITH MATCHING STUB
Same as the Style 5206-C, but the 5206-N has a nylon ferrule.
An economical and lightweight, self-supporting antenna for good communications where range is not the predominant factor.
- Quality copper cable elements for good range and efficiency
- Nylon ferrule with standard 1"-14 thread
- Includes 15′ RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector
- Suggested mount: Shakespeare Style 495 Lift-n-Lay Mount or Style 4186 Ratchet Mount
- Twin to: Shakespeare Styles 5205 and 5207 CB Marine antennas
- One section
- Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 2 years
Technical Specifications:
Frequency: | VHF Marine band |
Bandwidth: | 3 MHz |
SWR: | 1.5:1 @156.8 MHz |
Impedance: | (Ohms): 50 |
Gain: | 6 dB |
Max Input (Watts): | 50 |
DC Ground: | NO – the antenna will read "open circuit" when checked with an ohm meter or continuity tester. |
Termination: | RG-58 |
Height (feet): | 8 |
Polarization: | Vertical |
Radiation pattern: | Omni-directional |


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