29+Years
29+Years
15 Available
Condition: New
| Frequency: | VHF Marine Band |
| Bandwidth: | 3 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR |
| SWR: | nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz |
| Impedance: | 50 ohms |
| Gain: | 6 dB |
| Max Input (Watts): | 100 watts |
| DC Ground: | YES |
| Height (feet): | 8 |
| Polarization: | Vertical |
The Shakespeare 5226-XT is an 8-foot VHF marine band antenna designed for reliable communication on watercraft. This antenna features collinear-phased 5/8 wave elements, constructed with brass and copper for signal efficiency. It offers a 6 dB gain and can handle up to 100 watts of input power, operating within a 3 MHz bandwidth with a nominal SWR of 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz. The unit is built with an "EXTRA TOUGH" radome, providing enhanced durability for installations on hard tops, T-tops, or radar arches where resistance to high winds and speeds is beneficial. It comes with a 20-foot RG-8/X low-loss cable and a PL-259 connector, facilitating integration into existing marine radio systems. The antenna is suitable for commercial and recreational marine operators requiring a robust and effective VHF communication solution.
The antenna package includes the 8-foot VHF antenna, 20 feet of RG-8/X low-loss cable, and a PL-259 connector. A mount is not included but the Shakespeare Style 4187 Ratchet Mount is suggested.
The manufacturer suggests using the Shakespeare Style 4187 Ratchet Mount. The antenna itself features a stainless steel ferrule with a standard 1"-14 thread for mounting.
The Shakespeare 5226-XT antenna is rated to handle a maximum input of 100 watts. This specification is important for matching the antenna with appropriate VHF radio transceivers.
Yes, the antenna features an "EXTRA TOUGH" radome, designed to provide extra resistance to high winds and high speeds. This makes it suitable for installation on hard tops, T-tops, or radar arches.
5226-XT - Shakespeare 8' Black VHF Antenna
