Shakespeare 4018 VHF Marine Antenna

Achieve exceptional range

The Shakespeare 4018 VHF Marine Antenna is the top choice for charter boat captains and experienced sport fishing enthusiasts. It suppresses cable radiation using phased 1/2-wave elements in a collinear array with a coaxial choking sleeve. This long-distance VHF antenna is rigid enough to stay erect in rough seas, yet exceptionally lightweight. Pair up your VHF radio with the Shakespeare 4018 and get the best signal range while cruising in heavy seas.

Shakespeare 4018 VHF Marine Antenna Features:

• Best for fishing boats and commercial vessels; for medium to large and similar types of vessels
  
• Brass and copper elements
  
• Chrome-plated brass ferrules
  
• Suggested mount: Style 409-R or 410-R Mounting Kit for deck or side mounting (each sold separately)
  
• Two sections: Base - 162in, Tip - 66in
  
• Includes 6m RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector

Shakespeare 4018 VHF Marine Antenna Specifications:

• Band: VHF Marine Band
  
• Antenna Gain: 9dB
  
• Max. Input Power: 50 watts
  
• SWR: nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
  
• Bandwidth: 3 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
  
• Length: 5.8m
  
• Ferrule: Chrome plated brass
  
• Coax Supplied: 6m of RG-58
  
• Connector Supplied: PL-259, not installed
  
• Colour/finish: White
  
• Polarity: Vertical
  
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
  
• DC Ground: No DC Ground - The antenna will read open on continuity test.

Shakespeare 4018 VHF Marine Antenna Installation Instructions