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Shakespeare 5241-R 3' VHF Marine Antenna, 3 dB Low-Profile Whip

Shakespeare 5241-R 3' VHF Marine Antenna, 3 dB Low-Profile Whip

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Shakespeare Style 5241-R VHF Marine
36 LENGTH 3dB
LOW PROFILE END-FED 1/2-WAVE WITH HEAVY-DUTY WHIP

The perfect choice for bass boats, center console fishing boats, or any vessel where compact size is most important. Comes with a heavy-duty stainless steel whip for extra stability at high speeds. Chrome plated brass canister minimizes de-tuning.

  • Sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil
  • Requires mount with center hole for passage of the supplied 15' RG-58 cable.
  • PL-259 connector included
  • Stainless steel whip (36)
  • Suggested mount: Shakespeare Styles 4187, 4188-S, or 4190 Ratchet Mounts
  • Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 2 years


Technical Specifications:


Frequency: VHF Marine Band
Bandwidth: 7 MHz
SWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
Radiation pattern: Omni-directional
Gain: 3 dB
Max Input (Watts): 50 watts
DC Ground: YES
Height (feet): 3
Polarization: Vertical

The Shakespeare 5241-R VHF Marine Antenna is a compact, low-profile antenna designed for bass boats, center console fishing boats, and vessels where size is an important consideration. Its 3-foot stainless steel whip and 3 dB gain support VHF marine communication, while the chrome-plated brass canister helps minimize de-tuning. A supplied 15-foot RG-58 cable and PL-259 connector simplify connection to a compatible mount and marine radio installation.

Built for practical marine use, this end-fed 1/2-wave antenna features a sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil and an omni-directional radiation pattern with vertical polarization. The antenna requires a mount with a center hole for passage of the supplied cable. Suggested mounts include Shakespeare Styles 4187, 4188-S, and 4190 Ratchet Mounts.

Key Features

  • 3-foot stainless steel whip for a compact marine antenna profile
  • 3 dB gain with omni-directional radiation pattern
  • Sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil
  • Chrome-plated brass canister helps minimize de-tuning
  • Includes 15-foot RG-58 cable and PL-259 connector
  • Designed for VHF Marine Band applications

Product Details

  • Brand: Shakespeare
  • Part number: 5241-R
  • Frequency: VHF Marine Band
  • Bandwidth: 7 MHz
  • SWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
  • Maximum input: 50 watts
  • DC ground: Yes
  • Polarization: Vertical
  • Shakespeare limited warranty: 2 years

Choose the Shakespeare 5241-R for a compact VHF marine antenna solution suited to boats where a low-profile design matters.

Product summary: Shop the Shakespeare 5241-R 3-foot VHF marine antenna with 3 dB gain, stainless steel whip, RG-58 cable, and PL-259 connector.


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