{"product_id":"shakespeare-396-1-5-vhf-marine-antenna-with-15-rg-58-cable-and-pl-259-connector","title":"Shakespeare 396-1 5' VHF Marine Antenna with 15' RG-58 Cable and PL-259 Connector","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle 396-1 VHF 3dB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter-fed 1\/2-wave coaxial sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutstanding, basic 3dB antenna designed to reduce signal fading in rough seas. This is probably the most widely used antenna on Coast Guard vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass and copper elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome-plated brass ferrule with standard 1-14 thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 15' RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested mount: Style 4187 Ratchet Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" class=\"linetext\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"25%\"\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"64%\"\u003eVHF Marine band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandwidth:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(within 2.0:1 SWR): 5 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSWR:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Ohms): 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Input (Watts):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Ground:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTermination:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15' RG-58 cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (feet):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolarization:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadiation pattern:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmni-directional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e \u003c!--- cis2:m2lsl5xp ---\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShakespeare Style 396-1 VHF 3dB Marine Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e is a center-fed 1\/2-wave coaxial sleeve antenna designed for marine VHF communication. It delivers an omni-directional radiation pattern and vertical polarization, making it a practical choice for boat owners, marine operators, and vessels that need dependable VHF antenna coverage on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt with brass and copper elements, the Shakespeare 396-1 is designed to help reduce signal fading in rough seas. Its 3 dB gain, 50-ohm impedance, and 1.5:1 SWR at 156.8 MHz support consistent operation across the VHF marine band. The antenna is rated for a maximum input of 50 watts and features a chrome-plated brass ferrule with a standard 1-14 thread for use with a compatible marine antenna mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one-section VHF antenna includes a 15-foot RG-58 cable and PL-259 connector, providing the cable and termination needed for connection to compatible marine radio equipment. Shakespeare suggests pairing the antenna with the Style 4187 Ratchet Mount. With its straightforward design and marine-focused specifications, the Style 396-1 is suitable for recreational boats, commercial vessels, and other marine applications requiring a basic 3 dB VHF antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 dB VHF marine antenna:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a basic center-fed 1\/2-wave coaxial sleeve design for marine communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmni-directional radiation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports signal transmission around the vessel without requiring directional aiming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass and copper elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses specified conductive materials for the antenna assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete cable and connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 15 feet of RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine mounting connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a chrome-plated brass ferrule with a standard 1-14 thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Shakespeare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Style 396-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: VHF Marine band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: 5 MHz within 2.0:1 SWR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 50 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input: 50 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC ground: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTermination: 15-foot RG-58 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolarization: Vertical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiation pattern: Omni-directional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested mount: Shakespeare Style 4187 Ratchet Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSections: One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the Shakespeare 396-1 for a proven, straightforward VHF marine antenna solution with the essential cable and connector included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO META DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop the Shakespeare 396-1 5' VHF marine antenna with 3 dB gain, RG-58 cable, PL-259 connector, and omni-directional coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 dB center-fed 1\/2-wave coaxial sleeve antenna for VHF marine communication\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrass and copper elements with a chrome-plated brass ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStandard 1-14 thread for compatible marine antenna mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes 15 feet of RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eVertical polarization and omni-directional radiation pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e50-ohm impedance, 1.5:1 SWR at 156.8 MHz, and 50-watt maximum input\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstyle\u003etable.productattributes, .productattributes td { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-collapse: collapse; padding: 2px; text-align: left; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"productattributes\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTruck Freight: No\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOversized: No\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shakespeare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44881671848025,"sku":"10597","price":215.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/1818\/2489\/files\/10597XL.jpg?v=1789193784","url":"https:\/\/www.marinepartsonly.com\/products\/shakespeare-396-1-5-vhf-marine-antenna-with-15-rg-58-cable-and-pl-259-connector","provider":"Marine Parts Only","version":"1.0","type":"link"}