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Description
Style 4018 VHF 9dB
Phased 1/2-wave elements in a collinear array with a coaxial choking sleeve to suppress cable radiation
The top choice for charter boat captains and experienced sport fishing enthusiasts. This long-distance VHF antenna is rigid enough to stay erect in rough seas, yet exceptionally lightweight.
- Brass and copper elements
- Chrome-plated brass ferrules
- Includes 20′ RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector
- Suggested mount: Style 409-R or 410-R Mounting Kit for deck or side mounting
- Two sections: base 162″, tip 66″
Technical Specifications:
| Frequency: | VHF Marine band |
| Bandwidth: | (within 2.0:1 SWR) 3 MHz |
| SWR: | 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz |
| Impedance: | (ohms): 50 |
| Gain: | 9 dB |
| Max Input (Watts): | 25 |
| DC Ground: | NO |
| Termination: | 20′ RG-58 |
| Height (feet): | 19 |
| Polarization: | Vertical |
| Radiation pattern: | Omni-directional |
Specifications:
- Antenna Band: VHF
- Color: White
- Construction: Fiberglass
- Ferrule Type: Chrome Plated
- Length (Inches): 228″
- Box Dimensions: 2″H x 2″W x 174″L WT: 25 lbs
- UPC: 719441100100
Quick Guide (pdf)
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