Shakespeare 5241-R Stainless Steel 3 Foot VHF Marine Antenna, 3dB Gain

The Shakespeare 5241-R is a Stainless 3 foot VHF Marine Antenna built for boats where compact size matters most, such as bass boats and center console fishing boats. Its 36 inch stainless steel whip sits atop a chrome plated brass canister that minimizes de-tuning, while a hermetically sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil provides a durable, weather-resistant core built for continuous marine exposure.

The antenna operates on the VHF marine band with a 7 MHz bandwidth and a 1.5:1 SWR rating at 156.8 MHz, delivering 3dB of gain with vertical, omni-directional radiation and a maximum input of 50 watts. It is DC grounded and built as a single, one-section unit for straightforward mounting. A 15 foot RG-58 cable is supplied with the antenna and terminates in an included PL-259 connector, ready to connect to a VHF radio. Because the cable must pass through the mount, the 5241-R requires a mount with a center hole; Style 4187 or 5187 mounts are the suggested choice for this antenna.

Specifications

• Brand: Shakespeare
• Manufacturer Part Number: 5241-R
• Antenna Type: VHF
• Height: 3 feet
• Whip Material: Stainless steel
• Whip Length: 36 inches
• Canister Material: Chrome-plated brass
• Coil: Hermetically sealed, tin-plated copper wire
• Cable Included: 15 foot RG-58 cable
• Connector: PL-259
• Frequency: VHF Marine band
• Bandwidth: 7 MHz
• SWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
• Gain: 3 dB
• Maximum Input Power: 50 watts
• DC Ground: Yes
• Polarization: Vertical
• Radiation Pattern: Omni-directional
• Sections: One section
• Suggested Mount: Style 4187 or 5187
• Weight: 4 pounds
• UPC: 719441100452

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of boats is the Shakespeare 5241-R antenna designed for? The Shakespeare 5241-R is built for bass boats, center console fishing boats, or any vessel where a compact antenna size is most important.

Does the 5241-R come with a cable and connector? Yes, the 5241-R includes a 15 foot RG-58 cable with a PL-259 connector already attached, ready to connect to a VHF radio.

What mount does the Shakespeare 5241-R require? It requires a mount with a center hole so the supplied 15 foot RG-58 cable can pass through; Style 4187 or 5187 mounts are suggested for the 5241-R.

How much gain does the 5241-R antenna have? The 5241-R is a 3dB gain VHF antenna, providing vertical, omni-directional radiation across the VHF marine band.

Why choose a 3dB antenna like the 5241-R over a taller model? The 5241-R's compact 3 foot height and 3dB gain make it the preferred choice when boat size or deck space calls for a smaller antenna, such as on bass boats and center console fishing boats.

What is the whip made of on the 5241-R? The 5241-R has a 36 inch stainless steel whip mounted on a chrome plated brass canister that helps minimize de-tuning.

Is the Shakespeare 5241-R DC grounded? Yes, the 5241-R is DC grounded.

What frequency range and SWR does the 5241-R operate at? The 5241-R operates on the VHF marine band with a 7 MHz bandwidth and a 1.5:1 SWR rating at 156.8 MHz.

What connector type does the 5241-R use? A PL-259 connector is included on the 5241-R, pre-attached to its supplied 15 foot RG-58 cable.

How much does the Shakespeare 5241-R antenna weigh? The 5241-R weighs 4 pounds.

Is the 5241-R a single-piece antenna or does it have multiple sections? The 5241-R is built as one section, a single continuous 3 foot stainless steel whip antenna.

What is the UPC for the Shakespeare 5241-R antenna? The Shakespeare 5241-R antenna carries UPC 719441100452.