5400-XT Galaxy 4' VHF Antenna
Center-fed 1/2 wave coaxial sleeve
The compact Galaxy® 5400-XT is an outstanding, general purpose 4' antenna of heavy duty construction for general purpose communications. Its at home on T-tops, hard-tops, and other positions aloft, where its small size can deliver maximum range.
Features:
Technical Specifications:
| Frequency: | VHF Marine Band |
| Bandwidth: | 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR |
| SWR: | nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz |
| Gain: | 3 dB |
| Max Input (Watts): | 50 watts |
| Height (feet): | 4 |
The Shakespeare 5400-XT Galaxy 4' VHF Antenna is a compact, heavy-duty solution for general purpose marine and air band communications. This 4-foot antenna is designed for installation on T-tops, hard-tops, and other elevated positions where its size can contribute to effective range. It is suitable for business and IT buyers managing communication systems for marine vessels or specific air band applications requiring reliable VHF connectivity. The antenna features brass and copper elements for signal transmission and reception, along with a stainless steel ferrule with a standard 1"-14 thread for mounting. It includes a 20' RG-8/X cable and a PL-259 connector, simplifying integration into existing setups. With a 3 dB gain and a maximum input of 50 watts, this antenna provides a functional component for maintaining VHF communication links.
The suggested mount for the 5400-XT antenna is the Shakespeare Style 4187 Ratchet Mount. The antenna itself features a stainless steel ferrule with a standard 1"-14 thread.
The antenna package includes the 4-foot antenna unit, a 20' RG-8/X cable, a PL-259 connector, and FME cables. It comes as a single section.
This antenna is designed for the VHF Marine Band. It has a bandwidth of 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR and a nominal SWR of 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz.
The Shakespeare 5400-XT antenna is rated for a maximum input of 50 watts. It provides a gain of 3 dB.
5400-XT - Shakespeare Galaxy 4' VHF Antenna