Mounts A FINAL WORD
Be sure to pick the mount style that will best support the antenna on a particular boat. When using a
two-piece antenna system greater than 10' in length, an
upper support clamp is necessary. For antennas of 14' to 18', the upper clamp should be 3' to 5' from the bottom. For antennas of 18' to 23', the
upper clamp should be 4' to 8' from the bottom.
Positioning the upper clamp too high or too low can significantly increase the potential for structural failure. The greatest tip to keep in mind is that no matter how much you pay for your radio, its performance will be directly proportional
to the quality and performance capabil-
ities of the antenna. Don’t compromise...
Insist on genuine Shakespeare.
Low Angle Radiation
Shakespeare pioneered low angle techniques in
marine antennas in the 1960sand built them into many models.
Low angle minimizes fading while maximizing range
even during excessive boat roll in turbulent seas. A normal
angle shortens the range and wastes power.
Cable
RG-58 cable is sufficient for cable runs up to 20'. For runs
over 20', larger and better, low loss RG-8/X, RG-8A/U
or RG-213 are preferable. Shakespeare uses Low loss,
UV stable RG-8/X throughout its Galaxy antenna line. Today’s enhanced cellular services, which operate in the1800-1900 MHz range, place even more importance on
using a high quality coax. That’s why Shakespeare devel-
oped its exclusive Lo-Max
a l A n g l e N o r m WastedPower re L ow A ng le Sha ke s pea ® cable for dual band cellularantennas. Its low loss characteristics are near those of
larger RG-8A/U and RG-213 cables, without the extra
bulk and rigidity. For optimum performance from your
VHF, HF/SSB andcellular communications systems, the cable should be kept as short as possible. Caution: cable supplied with someantennas may not be cut or altered. Be sure to check the
instruction sheet before attempting to shorten the cable.
Shakespeare combines a normal beam width with a unique low angleof radiation to minimize signal fading in rough or rolling seas. by ® 25