{"product_id":"digital-antenna-578-sw-4-foot-ais-antenna-4-5-db-gain-with-25-foot-marine-cable","title":"Digital Antenna 578-SW 4-Foot AIS Antenna, 4.5 dB Gain with 25-Foot Marine Cable","description":"\u003cb\u003eAIS Antennas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4' Length, 4.5dB Gain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conjunction with the USCG Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirements for commercial vessels, Digital Antenna created a series of 4 AIS antennas that meet the exacting AIS frequency requirements. Designed with a low 1.5:1.0 SWR ratio from 159-162 MHz, Digital Antennas 4.5 dB gain AIS antennas offer unsurpassed durability and performance compatible with all AIS transponders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomers and installers love the 500 GOLD Series easy installation connector system. The gold factory-attached mini-UHF female connector with PL-259 (UHF) adapter makes connecting to the AIS transponder easy, eliminating the need to solder connectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of our antennas are made in the USA, assembled, tested and tuned by hand for maximum performance, quality and durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll 4' AIS Antennas Feature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful brass radiators \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldered connections \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower directing ferrite choke bead \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh gloss urethane finish \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e316 stainless steel ferrule \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5dB gain \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e500 GOLD Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: Standard 114 threaded base \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnector: Gold factory-attached mini-UHF female with mini-UHF male to UHF male (PL259) adapter \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable: Includes 25 of our low-loss, tinned braid, foil shielded, UV stable RG-8X marine cable \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product may not be returned to the original point of purchase.  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