The Shakespeare 5228-4 is a 4-foot heavy-duty extension mast designed for IT and business applications requiring elevated antenna placement. Constructed from high-quality white fiberglass, this mast is finished to visually match Shakespeare Galaxy antennas. Its primary function is to increase antenna height, which can improve effective signal range or position an antenna above potential on-board obstructions. The mast features stainless steel upper and lower ferrules with a standard 1-inch-14 thread for secure attachment. It is a single-section unit with an actual length of 44 inches. This extension mast is suitable for environments where optimizing antenna line-of-sight or overcoming physical impediments is critical for communication system performance. For installations where the combined length of the antenna and all extensions exceeds 8 feet, an upper support bracket is required.
The Shakespeare 5228-4 extension mast has an actual length of 44 inches, despite its nominal 4-foot designation.
The stainless steel upper and lower ferrules on this mast feature a standard 1-inch-14 thread, ensuring compatibility with appropriately threaded antennas and mounts.
An upper support bracket is required if the combined length of your antenna and all extensions, including the 5228-4, exceeds 8 feet. This ensures proper stability and support for the elevated assembly.
The suggested mounts for the Shakespeare 5228-4 extension mast are the Shakespeare Style 409-R or 410-R Mounting Kits.
5228-4 - Shakespeare 4' Heavy - Duty Extension Mast