Key Features
- Stainless Steel 17-7ph Whip (Replacement Whip #234)
- Stainless Steel Housing
- Nickel plated support
- UV resistant Cap
- All connections soldered
- Compression Whip retainer
- 8 oz total weight
- SO-239 Connector
- Lifetime on antenna coil
Technical Specifications
- SWR Less than 1.2:1
- 1/2 Wavelength, Shunt Fed
- Frequency Range 156-163 MHz (includes NOAA Weather Radio Frequencies)
- Whip length 34 inches
- No Ground Plane Needed
Product DescriptionVHF SAIL/MOTOR CRAFT ANTENNA provides alternate to large white fiberglass antenna for VHF/FM marine radios. Slim. Stainless steel 34" whip mounted to nickel plated post into 1-1/2" stainless steel coil. Outperforms conventional 54" 3db gain fiberglass antennas. Used by the USCG for search and rescue missions. Features stainless steel 17-7 ph whip, UV resistant cap, soldered connections, stainless steel housing, 250 watt power rating, 1/2 wave length-shunt fed, compression whip retainer, nickel plated support, low angle of radiation, lightning protection, internal ground, #16 AWG windings, epoxy filled coil, "O"-ring weather seal, SO-329 connector, stainless steel bracket and a SWR of less than 1.2:1. No ground plane is needed. Ideal for racing and is pretuned to marine band. Stores easily.
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