Description
Shakespeare Style 5206-N
8 ft. (2.43 M) VHF Marine Band 6dB
End-fed with matching stub
An economical and lightweight, self-supporting antenna for good communications where range is not the predominant factor. The 5206-N has a nylon ferrule.
Quality copper cable elements for good range and efficiency
Nylon ferrule.
Includes 15ft RG-58 cable, which can be cut to size, and a PL-259 connector
Suggested mount: Style 495 Lift ‘n Lay Mount or Style 4186 Ratchet Mount (sold separately)
Great value!
One section
Suggested mount(s): 4187 5187
Shakespeare 5206-N Specifications
Band: VHF Marine Band
Antenna Gain: 6dB
Max. Input Power: 50 watts
SWR: nominally 1.3:1 at 156.8 MHz
Bandwidth: 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Ferrule: Nylon
Coax Supplied: 15 ft of RG-58
Connector Supplied: PL-259, not attached
Color/finish: White
Polarity: Vertical
Impedance: 50 Ohms
DC Ground: No DC Ground – The antenna will read open on continuity test.
Shakespeare
Limited Warranty: 2 years
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