Shakespeare A.I.S. S/S Whip Antenna With 20m Cable Black / Stainless Steel, 0.9 m

Shakespeare Classic Ais-mast 3db Antenna. Boost your on-water safety with the Shakespeare Classic AIS-MAST 3dB Antenna. This essential electronic component ensures reliable AIS transmission and reception, enhancing situational awareness and collision avoidance. Its balanced 3dB gain is ideal for mast-top mounting, providing a strong signal and forgiving radiation pattern, even on heeling vessels. Built to endure harsh marine conditions with a durable, UV-resistant finish, its lightweight, low-profile design minimizes windage. Easy to install with a standard bracket and SO-239 connector, it´s the perfect upgrade for any vessel seeking superior AIS performance and peace of mind. Shakespeare Classic AIS-MAST 3dB AntennaElevate Your On-Water Safety with Crystal-Clear AIS CommunicationNavigate crowded waterways and open seas with unparalleled confidence using the Shakespeare Classic AIS-MAST 3dB Antenna. Specifically engineered for the Automatic Identification System (AIS), this antenna is an essential safety component for any modern vessel. It ensures you can reliably transmit your vessel´s data and receive critical information from other AIS-equipped boats, traffic services, and aids-to-navigation in your vicinity. By providing consistent, high-quality signal performance, this antenna significantly enhances your situational awareness, helping to prevent collisions and grant you peace of mind during any voyage.Optimized Performance for the Marine EnvironmentThe Shakespeare Classic AIS-MAST antenna is masterfully designed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine world. Its 3dB gain is expertly balanced for mast-top installations, providing an excellent combination of signal strength and a broad radiation pattern. This is particularly advantageous for sailing vessels that experience heeling, ensuring a stable connection is maintained even when the mast is not perfectly vertical. The antenna's lightweight and low-profile design minimizes windage and weight aloft, preserving your vessel's performance and stability. Finished with a high-gloss, UV-resistant coating, it is built to withstand prolonged exposure to harsh sun, salt spray, and challenging weather, ensuring long-term durability and reliability when you need it most.Key Benefits:* Enhanced Safety: Drastically improves the reception and transmission of vital AIS data for superior collision avoidance.* Reliable Signal Integrity: Expertly tuned for the dedicated AIS frequency band, guaranteeing clear and consistent communication.* Ideal for Mast Mounting: The 3dB gain provides a perfect balance of performance and a forgiving radiation pattern, ideal for vessels that heel or roll.* Durable and Weather-Resistant: Engineered to endure the harshest marine conditions, from intense UV radiation to saltwater spray and high winds.* Low-Profile Design: Its sleek and lightweight form factor minimizes wind resistance and weight at the top of the mast, crucial for performance and sailing vessels.* Simple Integration: Designed for straightforward installation with a standard mast mount bracket, allowing for quick and secure integration into your vessel´s existing setup. Main Features* Precision-tuned specifically for dedicated AIS frequencies.* Optimized 3dB gain for superior mast-top performance.* Lightweight, low windage profile.* High-gloss, durable finish for protection against UV rays and the elements.* Internal elements are hermetically sealed for longevity.* Includes a robust mast mounting bracket for secure installation.* Features a standard SO-239 connector for easy connection to your coax cable. Technical Specifications* Attribute: Antennas* Band: AIS* Antenna Gain: 3dB* Max. Input Power: 50 watts* SWR (Standing Wave Ratio): Nominally 1.5:1 at 162 MHz* Bandwidth: 7 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR* Polarization: Vertical* Impedance: 50 Ohms* Connector: SO-239 (UHF Female)* DC Ground: No. tradeinn Waveinn

Stainless steel whip Solderless connection Low windage 180mm cranked nylon bracket for masthead mounting Watertight strong construction 20m of RG-58 cable with PL-259 plug Lightweight (0.2 kg including bracket) Stainless steel whip Solderless connection Low windage 180mm cranked nylon bracket for masthead mounting Watertight strong construction 20m of RG-58 cable with PL-259 plug Lightweight (0.2 kg including bracket)