{"product_id":"shakespeare-qcm-s-quick-connect-stainless-steel-ratchet-mount-for-antennas-up-to-8-feet","title":"Shakespeare QCM-S Quick Connect Stainless Steel Ratchet Mount for Antennas up to 8 Feet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shakespeare QCM-S Quick Connect Stainless Steel Ratchet Mount is a deck or side-mounting base built for Shakespeare Quick Connect antennas. Its four-way ratchet action and fast-release handle let you lay the antenna down quickly for low-bridge clearance or storage, then bring it back upright and locked in place without re-running cable. The Quick Connect design means the antenna itself can be removed and reinstalled without disconnecting or resoldering the coax each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach mount includes a Centerpin PL-259 connector, giving a solder-free hookup right at the base, and a water and dust protection cap that stays fastened to the mount so it cannot be lost overboard or misplaced during storage. The mount is built from stainless steel for corrosion resistance in a marine environment, and it is rated to handle antennas up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) in length. Mounting uses a 1 inch-14 thread with a 9\/32 inch diameter bolt hole pattern spaced 3 inches by 1\/2 inch on center, making it compatible with standard Shakespeare Quick Connect antenna bases.\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 QCM-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt Hole Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/32 inch (7.14 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt Hole Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches x 1\/2 inch (76.2 mm x 12.7 mm) on center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Antenna Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 feet (2.4 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centerpin PL-259 Connector, Water and Dust Protection Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.58 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 719441111304\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesigned for deck or side mounting of Shakespeare Quick Connect antennas up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) in length\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaces (OEM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNot applicable - this is a mounting base, not a cross-referenced replacement part\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Shakespeare QCM-S ratchet mount used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shakespeare QCM-S is a stainless steel ratchet mount for deck or side mounting of Shakespeare Quick Connect antennas, letting the antenna be laid down and raised again using a four-way ratchet action and fast-release handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I remove the antenna without disconnecting the cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Quick Connect design of the QCM-S mount allows the antenna to be removed and reinstalled without the hassle of re-installing cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size antennas does the QCM-S mount support?\u003c\/strong\u003e This mount handles Shakespeare Quick Connect antennas up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is the QCM-S mount made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is built from stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the QCM-S mount include a connector for installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, a Centerpin PL-259 connector is included with the QCM-S mount for easy, solder-free installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the mounting bolt hole dimensions for the QCM-S?\u003c\/strong\u003e The QCM-S uses a 9\/32 inch (7.14 mm) diameter bolt hole pattern spaced 3 inches by 1\/2 inch (76.2 mm x 12.7 mm) on center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat thread size does the Shakespeare QCM-S use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The QCM-S mount uses a 1 inch-14 thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the mount protect against water and dust when not in use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the QCM-S includes a water and dust protection cap that stays fastened to the mount so it does not get lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the QCM-S mount weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shakespeare QCM-S ratchet mount weighs 2.58 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the QCM-S suitable for both deck and side mounting?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the QCM-S ratchet mount is designed for either deck or side mounting of Quick Connect antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use a ratchet mount instead of a fixed mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e A ratchet mount like the QCM-S allows quick laydown of the antenna for clearance or storage and fast, easy raising back into position using its four-way ratchet action, which a fixed mount does not offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shakespeare Antennas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49028256399579,"sku":"SHA-QCM-S","price":88.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/QCM-S__65233.1722515209.500.750.jpg?v=1785165559","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/shakespeare-qcm-s-quick-connect-stainless-steel-ratchet-mount-for-antennas-up-to-8-feet","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}