Shakespeare 5215 VHF 36-Inch Low-Profile Stainless Steel Antenna

$ 51.15

Score By Feature

Based on 227 ratings

Sturdiness

9.90

Easy to install

9.48

Value for money

9.72

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Product Description

Radio antenna for VHF

A length of three feet

An increase of 3dB

Montage of the masts

SHERIFF OF SHAKESPEAR EAST VHF

Mounting the panel is recommended with an "L" bracket made from stainless steel (supplied)

A SO-239 connector is located on the bottom of the 5215

There is a two-year Shakespeare limited warranty

Questions & Answers

Is there a connector that you need to connect this to an RF ?

There is no male PL-42 connector on the antenna cable, so it is equipped with an SO 239 cable termination

If this item comes with a cable to connect to the radio, how long is it?

No, it is nothing more than a base you mount to the mast to mount the coil and whip in place. An order for the coax would be made separately and cut to length before a new connector is You will need a through-deck connector (watertight) in addition to an additional length of coax from the through-deck connector to the radio if you are installing it on a sailboat.

How do you remove the antenna from the When boat storage is with the top down, it would be nice if it were removable without having to remove the bracket. ?

It is possible, but the antenna does not fold down, it has to be removed by taking the coaxial cable off, and then removing the brass nut that holds the antenna in place.

The Firestick has a molded fender mount. Could this antenna be mounted there?

By looking at the flamestick mold and the antenna, I would conclude that it is not possible. WEIRD THAT THE ANTENNA HAS A DIFFERENT THREAD AND ALSO A LARGER SIZE

Selected User Reviews For Shakespeare 5215 VHF 36-Inch Low-Profile Stainless Steel Antenna

This is a great You have a great style! There are few antennas as good as this one

5/5

Having just moved away from a village 26 miles away, I can not return home You will still be able to hear and understand This antenna allows you to transmit at VHF frequencies. If you would like any of the above, I can pick them up for you I am going to 35 miles away and I want you to send me a message I will continue.

Alayna Santiago

| Jul 04, 2021

There is a possibility that the antenna's size will differ from the When connected to my VHF cable, the product appears to be well made and works great

5/5

For those replacing the mast antenna on a Metz sailboat, it is important to keep in mind that the Shakespeare body is longer and might not be able to fit in the space previously used by the antenna on a Metz. There is just no harm in being ready to work around the problem or move it to a new place.

Elisabeth Hubbard

| Apr 01, 2021

The antenna on my ski boat is great

5/5

The install was done on my Four Winns 180 ski boat from 2001. I found it to work much better than I expected!.

Julianna Warren

| Jul 02, 2021

Alot of VHF antennas have been around for a while

5/5

Alot of VHF antennas have been around for a while. Antennas like the 5215 have been around for a very long time because they are so effective. A salt water environment such as on a sailboat makes this antenna a perfect fit for a mast top. After 10 years (that's what I got from my last 5215 which has been replaced by this one), you will get a lot use out of it. I like it a lot.

Cora Cabrera

| May 16, 2021

Antennas for mastheads with the best VHF reception! After replacing my old VHF antenna with this one, the range and quality of reception improved tremendously

5/5

Jovanni Finley

| Apr 24, 2021

Considering the price and the quality, it's a good midrange

4/5

Sadie Webster

| Feb 20, 2021

An additional 30 foot mast will be required Mounted to the top of my 30 foot mast I'm able to see 30+ mile on a clear day on the Great Lakes When the skies are clear on the Great Lakes, I can receive signals for over 30 miles

5/5