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Surprisingly light weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhased 1\/2 wave elements in a collinear array with choking sleeve to suppress cable radiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass and copper elements for maximum range and efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel ferrule with standard 1-14 thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 RG-8\/X low-loss cable plus a PL-259 connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested Mount: Shakespeare Style 409-R or 410-R Mounting Kit (pictured mount not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sectiions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 9dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: VHF Marine Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: (within 2.0:1 VSWR) 3 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Input (Watts): 150W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Ground: NO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (Feet): 152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolarization: Vertical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c!--- cis2:m2lsl5xp ---\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShakespeare Galaxy 5018 VHF Marine Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for boaters who need dependable, long-distance communication across the VHF marine band. 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