Description
Style 396-1 VHF 3dB
Center-fed 1/2-wave coaxial sleeve
Outstanding, basic 3dB antenna designed to reduce signal fading in rough seas. This is probably the most widely used antenna on Coast Guard vessels.
- Brass and copper elements
- Chrome-plated brass ferrule with standard 1-14 thread
- Includes 15' RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector
- Suggested mount: Style 4187 Ratchet Mount
- One section
Technical Specifications:
| Frequency: | VHF Marine band | 
| Bandwidth: | (within 2.0:1 SWR): 5 MHz | 
| SWR: | 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz | 
| Impedance | (Ohms): 50 | 
| Gain: | 3 dB | 
| Max Input (Watts): | 50 | 
| DC Ground: | NO | 
| Termination: | 15' RG-58 cable | 
| Height (feet): | 5 | 
| Polarization: | Vertical | 
| Radiation pattern: | Omni-directional | 
Specifications:
- Antenna Band: VHF
- Color: White
- Construction: Fiberglass
- Ferrule Type: Chrome Plated
- Length (Inches): 60"
- Box Dimensions: 3"H x 3"W x 63"L WT: 2.9 lbs
- UPC: 719441100018
Quick Guide (pdf)
 
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