{"product_id":"shakespeare-5241-r-stainless-steel-3-foot-vhf-marine-antenna-3db-gain","title":"Shakespeare 5241-R Stainless Steel 3 Foot VHF Marine Antenna, 3dB Gain","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shakespeare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5241-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e VHF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhip Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhip Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanister Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome-plated brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermetically sealed, tin-plated copper wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 foot RG-58 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e PL-259\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e VHF Marine band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBandwidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSWR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Input Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolarization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiation Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omni-directional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSections:\u003c\/strong\u003e One section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Style 4187 or 5187\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 719441100452\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of boats is the Shakespeare 5241-R antenna designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shakespeare 5241-R is built for bass boats, center console fishing boats, or any vessel where a compact antenna size is most important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 5241-R come with a cable and connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat mount does the Shakespeare 5241-R require?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much gain does the 5241-R antenna have?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5241-R is a 3dB gain VHF antenna, providing vertical, omni-directional radiation across the VHF marine band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a 3dB antenna like the 5241-R over a taller model?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the whip made of on the 5241-R?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5241-R has a 36 inch stainless steel whip mounted on a chrome plated brass canister that helps minimize de-tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Shakespeare 5241-R DC grounded?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the 5241-R is DC grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat frequency range and SWR does the 5241-R operate at?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connector type does the 5241-R use?\u003c\/strong\u003e A PL-259 connector is included on the 5241-R, pre-attached to its supplied 15 foot RG-58 cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the Shakespeare 5241-R antenna weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5241-R weighs 4 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 5241-R a single-piece antenna or does it have multiple sections?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5241-R is built as one section, a single continuous 3 foot stainless steel whip antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the UPC for the Shakespeare 5241-R antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shakespeare 5241-R antenna carries UPC 719441100452.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shakespeare Antennas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49028256301275,"sku":"SHA-5241-R","price":118.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/SHA-5240_lg__73883.1558120734.500.750.jpg?v=1785165555","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/shakespeare-5241-r-stainless-steel-3-foot-vhf-marine-antenna-3db-gain","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}