Shakespeare 408-R Upper Antenna Bracket, White, Fits 1 to 1-1/2 Inch Antennas

The Shakespeare 408-R Upper Antenna Bracket is a support and insulator bracket built to hold a marine antenna firmly in its mounting position while keeping it electrically isolated from the mounting surface. It is designed for use with 1-1/2 inch antennas, and it ships with a 1 inch reducing adapter and a 1-1/8 inch reducing adapter so it can also secure 1 inch and 1-1/8 inch diameter antennas. The bracket can be used together with Shakespeare 407 swivel mounts, which are sold separately.

The bracket is finished in white plastic that is corrosion resistant, making it well suited to the marine environment. Its easy-open design allows the antenna to be laid down quickly, and the U-shaped opening with a wingnut-secured retainer bar lets the antenna be locked in place without play once installed. Shakespeare's installation guidance notes that a marine antenna should be mounted as high as feasible and as free as possible from obstructions; the bracket is installed with stainless steel machine screws, washers, lockwashers, and nuts (hardware sold separately) through 1/4 inch mounting holes.

In the box is the bracket itself along with the 1 inch and 1-1/8 inch reducing inserts needed to fit smaller-diameter antennas.

Specifications

• Brand: Shakespeare
• Manufacturer Part Number: 408-R
• Antenna Type: Mounts
• Compatible Antenna Diameter: 1 inch, 1-1/8 inch, and 1-1/2 inch (with included reducing adapters)
• Compatible Mounts: Shakespeare 407 Swivel Mount (sold separately)
• Material: Plastic
• Color: White
• Weight: 1 pound
• Item Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 2 inches
• Included Components: Bracket, 1 inch reducing adapter, 1-1/8 inch reducing adapter
• UPC: 719441110796
• Warranty: 1 year limited

Frequently Asked Questions

What antenna sizes does the Shakespeare 408-R bracket fit? The 408-R Upper Antenna Bracket is designed for 1-1/2 inch antennas, and it includes a 1 inch and a 1-1/8 inch reducing adapter so it also secures antennas of those two smaller diameters.

Does the 408-R include the mounting hardware? No, the machine screws, washers, lockwashers, and nuts used to attach the 408-R bracket to the mounting surface are sold separately.

Can the 408-R be used with a swivel mount? Yes, the Shakespeare 408-R can be used together with a Shakespeare 407 Swivel Mount, which is sold separately.

What color and material is the 408-R bracket? The 408-R is a white, corrosion resistant plastic bracket.

What is included in the box with the 408-R? The 408-R ships with the bracket itself plus a 1 inch reducing adapter and a 1-1/8 inch reducing adapter for fitting smaller-diameter antennas.

How much does the Shakespeare 408-R weigh? The 408-R Upper Antenna Bracket weighs 1 pound.

What are the dimensions of the 408-R bracket? The 408-R measures 6 x 6 x 2 inches.

How is the 408-R installed? Loosen the wingnut on top of the 408-R bracket and slide the retainer bar out of the way, place the antenna (with a reducing adapter if needed) in the U-shaped opening, rotate the retainer bar back over the antenna, mark and drill 1/4 inch mounting holes using the bracket as a template, then secure the bracket with stainless steel hardware and tighten the wingnut.

Is the 408-R easy to lay the antenna down for storage or low clearance? Yes, the 408-R has an easy-open design that allows the antenna to be laid down quickly when needed.

Where should the 408-R bracket be mounted on a boat? Shakespeare's installation guidance for the 408-R recommends mounting the antenna as high as feasible and as free as possible from obstructions.

What does the 408-R come with as far as warranty coverage? The Shakespeare 408-R Upper Antenna Bracket carries a 1 year limited warranty.

Is there play between the antenna and the bracket once installed? No, a properly completed 408-R installation attaches the antenna firmly to the mounting surface with no play between the antenna and the bracket.