Antennas

With compact design, the antenna will perform superbly without getting in your way. It comes with a 4.5m low twin screen coax cable and twist-on connector.

With a compact design, the antenna will perform superbly without getting in your way. It comes with a 4.5m low twin screen coax cable and twist on connector. Please note this item is not available for shipping through our standard couriers. There will be a surcharge depending on your location and we will need to contact you after you have placed the order if you have not called in advance. 

This unit is designed for use with an AIS receiving only unit. A single VHF antenna is used simultaneously for VHF, AM/FM and AIS receiving. An ideal solution where there is a need to avoid multiple on board antenna and to simplify your marine electronics needs. The 5257-S enables boaters to operate VHF radios, AIS receivers and AM/FM radio simultaneously with one antenna without interfering with VHF radio performance. Shakespeare part 5257-S

Inflatable Emergency & Special Purpose 1.5m VHF Antenna. The GALAXY INFL8-5 by Shakespeare is the world’s first emergency antenna with the performance to earn the GALAXY name. It is an inflatable antenna that can be rapidly deployed via a CO2 cartridge or a manual tube and inflates to 1.52m (5') to offer a full 3dB antenna with a range up to three times greater than any existing helical emergency antenna. Thanks to its inflatable design, the antenna can be deflated and stowed away safely in its easy-to-spot storage bag until it is needed again. The antenna can be mounted with its hook and loop straps allowing for quick and easy installation in any weather to stanchions, outriggers or other vertical structures on board. The antenna also features grommets on the top and bottom to facilitate hanging and securing to spreaders, masts and other structures even in the event the inflatable bladder becomes damaged. The connectors included in the package allow for versatile connection options. The pre-soldered PL-259 connector allows connection to a fixed VHF directly or a handheld via the included SMA Adaptor. The package also includes a solder-free female UHF connector that allows the antenna to be spliced into existing coax cables on the boat. Features Inflatable to 5ft 6m (20ft) of RG-174 cable supplied PL-259 connector pre-installed. Easily stowable. CO2 cartridge inflatable Rapid & rigid cartridge inflation. Inflate by mouth & support antenna Straps & Grommets give versatile mounting options. Stays inflated more than 24 hrs per cartridge Unique solder-less UHF female connector to splice antenna into existing RG-8X or RG-58 cabling. SMA Adaptor included is compatible with most fixed mount and handheld VHF Radios with a SMA male adaptor Specification VHF Marine Band Gain: 3dB Max. Input Power: 50 Watts SWR: nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz 16g threaded CO2 cartridge Impedance 50 Ohms Warranty 5 years Shakespeare part INFL8-5

This innovative design lets you put an AM/FM antenna on your boat where it won’t get in the way. It is a 24" clear tape with embedded antenna elements. Its permanent adhesive strip lets you attach it quickly and easily onto your boat’s windshield or any smooth, non metallic surface. The antenna comes with 6ft of cable and attached Motorola type plug. Features Attaches easily with permanent adhesive strip 1.8m cable included Specification Frequency Band AM-FM Polarity Vertical Impedance 93 Ohms 2 year warranty Shakespeare part 4353

This omni-directional antenna has been specifically designed so that the user can dedicate one antenna for the narrowband frequency specified for AIS (Automatic Identification System). This mast mount antenna is optimised for all brands of AIS equipment and centred on 162MHz. Using a dedicated AIS antenna helps to eliminate interference from nearby channels. Features• Stainless steel whip• Light weight• Low windage• 150mm aluminium bracket for masthead mounting• Watertight strong construction• 20m of RG58 cable• PL259 plug Specification• Optimised on AIS Marine Band 161.975 – 162.025 MHz• Impedance 50 Ohms• Unity Gain• VSWR <1.5:1 at resonance• Length 0.93m• Weight 0.2kg (with bracket)• 2 Year warranty• Shakespeare part AIS-MAST

Replacement wind indicator for theV-Tronix Hawk VHF Antenna. Shakespeare part YHI

V-Tronix Stainless Steel Whip with Hawk Wind Indicator The Hawk features the popular V-Tronix solderless connector system - for easy installation and end-of-season dismounting. This ever-popular masthead antennas has become the industry’s benchmark for any sailing boat fitted with a VHF radio. The antenna’s reputation is unrivalled, and Hawk antennas are chosen as original equipment by boat builders throughout the world because of their reliability, durability and value for money. Quality stainless steel whip with V-Tronix Hawk Wind Indicator Lightweight, only 0.25 kg Low windage 180mm flat bracket for mounting at masthead 20m of RG-58 cable with PL-259 plug Solderless connector at Masthead PL-259 plug Blister packed Multi-language (17) fitting indstructions

This popular V-Tronix masthead antenna is perfect for race boats or for sailors who want an antenna with the lowest possible windage. This antenna is frequently specified for original equipment by leading sail boat makers. Ultra lightweight Helical VHF Antenna Low windage for race yachts Unobtrusive Integral aluminium masthead fitting 20m of RG-58 cable with PL-259 plug Does not require ground plane For sailing boats and RIBs

Designed specifically for R.I.B.s (Rigid Inflatable Boats), this antenna has a short helical design to avoid snagging and excessive whip action. Black stainless steel Solderless connector system Integral black bracket with mounting holes 8m RG-58 cable PL-259 plug One section Blister packed

V-Tronix Shorelink Emergency VHF Antenna for instant set up if your main antenna becomes broken or disabled. Sealed in waterproof container Stored easily on bulkhead or in flare pack 6m of miniature coaxial cable (RG-174) with PL-259 plug fitted Compulsory for R.O.R.C. racing 0.24m closed, 0.4m open

The Whipflex features the popular V-Tronix solderless connector system - for easy installation and end-of-season dismounting. This ever-popular masthead antenna has become the industry’s benchmark for any sailing boat fitted with a VHF radio. V-Tronix Whipflex stainless steel whip Lightweight, only 0.25 kg Low windage 180mm nylon cranked bracket for mounting at masthead Solderless connector at Masthead 20m of RG-58 cable with PL-259 plug Multi-language (17) fitting indstructions