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Marine Antennas European Catalog

Marine Antennas European Catalog
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Marine Antennas European Catalog

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Introduction
Shakespeare is a renowned global manufacturer of marine antennas, recognized for its innovation, performance, quality, and reliability for over a century. The company, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, is ISO 9001:2008 certified and emphasizes the importance of high-quality antennas for effective communication in harsh marine environments.
Technical Specifications
The catalogue details specifications for various antennas, including VHF, SSB-HF, AIS, WiFi, AM/FM, and more, with specifics available on pages 8-9.
Product Categories
  • VHF Antennas: Available in helical, stainless steel, emergency, and fibreglass types, ranging from 1.2m to 7m.
  • SSB-HF Antennas: Fibreglass options in 5.5m, 7.0m, and 8.5m sizes.
  • AIS Antennas: Helical, stainless steel, and fibreglass options.
  • WiFi Antennas: A 0.6m fibreglass option.
  • AM/FM Antennas: Stainless steel and fibreglass options from 0.48m to 2.4m.
  • HDTV Antennas: New omni-directional antennas for indoor and outdoor use.
Featured Products
Highlighted products include the AnyWhere HDTV antennas, the 1200CX cable-free VHF antenna, and the Galaxy 5412-S cellular antenna for sailboats. New mounts and accessories are also introduced.
Brand Rationalisation
Since 2013, the V-Tronix and Galaxy brands have been consolidated under the Shakespeare brand to simplify product selection and maintain consistent specifications.
Mounts and Accessories
The catalogue includes a comprehensive range of mounts, connectors, and accessories, with new additions highlighted on pages 52-67.
Warranty and Support
Warranty details are provided on page 74, ensuring customer confidence in product reliability and support.
Specifications and Design
Heavy-duty fibreglass VHF antennas are designed for mast mounting, featuring a polyurethane finish to prevent yellowing. They are constructed with collinear phased 5/8 wave elements and include coaxial chokes to suppress cable radiation, maximizing range and efficiency.
Performance and Applications
These antennas are suitable for commercial, fishing, and leisure applications, providing exceptional performance in all conditions.
Cable and Connectors
Antennas come with a 6m RG-8X ultra-low loss cable and a PL-259 connector, with some models including a 4.5m RG-58 cable.
Mounting Options
Suggested mounts include models 409-R, 410-R, 4187, and 5187, with U-bolts supplied for mounting.
Recommendations
Specific mounting kits are recommended for different antenna models to ensure optimal performance and stability.
Additional Features
  • Antennas are packed in protective cardboard boxes for safe transportation.
  • Conductors are permanently sealed along the full length of the antenna without a loading coil.
Powerverters: Voltage Converters
  • Convert 24V DC to 12V DC for devices like VHF and GPS.
  • Models vary by load current capacity, with options for isolated and non-isolated configurations.
VHF Antennas: Selection and Installation
  • Quality antennas are crucial for optimal radio performance.
  • Key factors include height, gain, and mounting style.
  • Height: Higher placement increases range.
  • Gain: Higher gain increases range but narrows beam width.
  • Mounts: Proper mounting is essential to prevent damage.
  • Cable: Use RG-58 for runs up to 20m; for longer runs, use low-loss cables like RG-8/X or RG-213.
Final Recommendations
  • Investing in a high-quality antenna like those from Shakespeare is advised for optimal radio performance.
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Contents Technical Specifications: • Technical Specs on all antennas VHF: • Helical • Stainless Steel • Emergency & Stowable • Fibreglass 1.2m • Fibreglass 1.5m • Fibreglass Wideband 1.8m • Fibreglass 2.4m • Fibreglass 3.0m • Fibreglass 4.3m • Fibreglass 5.5m • Fibreglass 5.8m • Fibreglass 6.4m • Fibreglass 7m • Speciality Commercial SSB - HF: • Fibreglass 5.5m • Fibreglass 7.0m • Fibreglass 8.5m AIS: • Helical 0.15m - 0.3m • Stainless Steel 0.9m • Fibreglass 1.2m • Fibreglass 1.6m AM/FM: • Stainless Steel 0.48m • Fibreglass 1.0m • Fibreglass 1.2m • Fibreglass 1.5m • Fibreglass 2.4m • On Glass...

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Featured Products See pages New omni directional HDTV antennas for internal and external use, compatible with ‘DVB-T’, ‘ISDB-T’, ‘DMB-T/H’, ‘ATSC’ TV systems and ‘DAB/FM’ radio SA-HDTV-INDR1 AnyWhere HDTV Indoor (USB) SA-HDTV-MAR8 AnyWhere Marine HDTV 8” New ‘Wire Free’ 1.2m VHF Antenna - ‘UHF’ connector New ‘Wire Free’ 1.2m VHF Antenna - ‘N’ connector YRR - White New White RIB Raider VHF YRR AM/FM New AM/FM RIB Raider AnyWhere Marine HDTV 14” Silver series 1.2m Antenna for ‘Extended Performance’ AnyWhere Marine HDTV 10” 1m Heavy Duty SS Antenna Self supporting SSB Antenna 1.8m Wide Band Width...

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Introduction Shakespeare is the world leader in marine antenna design, engineering, and manufacturing. For more than 100 years, knowledgeable boaters worldwide have known and trusted Shakespeare innovation, performance, quality and reliability. We have established a winning tradition of getting there first with the best. From day one, our dedicated research and development engineers have continued to innovate and apply the sophisticated electrical engineering that established the Shakespeare winning tradition. Using the very best materials, our skilled master craftsmen hand solder, hand assemble...

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What’s New together with new TV accessories can be seen on • Mounts, Accessories and Cables - Shakespeare’s • Brand Rationalisation – From 2013 onwards, the pages 45 – 48 comprehensive range of mounts, connectors and and brands no longer feature as accessories has been further expanded with the separate brands, but are combined as the ‘Shakespeare’ • Commercial Cable Free VHF Antenna - The new addition of new commercial mounts, connectors and brand. (Labelling on V-Tronix products will not change 1200-CX cable free 1.2m fibreglass VHF antenna is cable options. These are all hi-lighted in this...

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Why Galaxy? Galaxy antennas bring the very latest in antenna technology to the marine market. Suitable for power boats, super yachts, fishing boats and commercial vessels, Galaxy antennas are extra tough and offer the best in antenna quality, performance and appearance. The key features of Galaxy antennas include: • Raydomes are made from high quality fibreglass for long lasting quality, strength and appearance. The fibreglass is further enhanced and protected with high gloss proprietary polyurethane that does not turn yellow in the sun. Stainless steel ferrules are hand polished giving an exceptional...

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Hi Stainless Steel Ferrule □ Ferule Acier Inoxydable □ Ghiera in acciaio inossidabile Hi Chrome Brass Ferrule □ Ferule laiton chrome □ Ghiera in ottone cromato Antenna Details □ Livree sous blister Hi Supplied in Cardboard Tube □ Fournie en Tube en carton □ Fornito in tubo di cartone □ Antenne tres resistant □ I'antenna di dovere pesante □ Emballe dans uneboTte en carton □ Confezionato in scatola di cartone

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Antenna Length VHF Stainless Steel Whip 5216 SS Whip YRR SS Whip YRR-W SS Whip YWX SS Whip YHK SS Whip 5215 SS Whip 5247-A SS Whip 5250 SS Whip 5241-R SS Whip MD20 SS Whip MD20N SS Whip VHF Emergency & Removable 5911 Helical SL156 Helical 5218 SS Whip 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 150 watts 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 125 watts 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 100 watts 100 Watts 100 watts 150 watts 100 watts 100 watts 100 watts 200 watts 150 watts 50 watts 50 watts 350 watts 50 watts 150 watts 50 watts 25 watts 50 watts 25 watts 25 watts 50 watts 50...

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Helical Helical SS Whip SS Whip SS Whip Fibreglass Fibreglass Fibreglass SS Whip Fibreglass Fibreglass Fibreglass Black Fibreglass Fibreglass Fibreglass On Glass’ Fibreglass Fibreglass Fibreglass Fibreglass Fibreglass Fibreglass Fibreglass Fibreglass 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts 50 watts WiFi watts 1000 watts 1000 watts 1000 watts 1000 watts 1000 watts 1000 watts 1000 watts 1000 watts 50 watts 100 watts 100 watts Less than 1.5:1 at 852.65 MHz Less than 1.5:1 at 1918.7 MHz N/A Receive only Active antenna Receive Only Receive Only Receive Only N/A N/A Receive Only Receive Only Receive Only Receive...

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• Lightweight, low windage, compact helical VHF antenna for short range communications • A favorite for racing yachts and sports boats • Integral aluminium masthead mounting bracket • 20m of RG-58 cable and PL-259 connector • Lightweight, low windage, compact helical VHF antenna for short range communications • Ideal for emergency or temporary installations and particularly suitable for cabin or console tops • Attaches and detaches with ease using supplied Flush Mounting Kit • Gold plated connectors supplied • Heavy-duty helical VHF antenna for short range communications • Ideal for sail and...

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Stainless Steel VHF Antennas (0.3m - 0.9m) • Lightweight black stainless steel VHF antenna for short range communications • Ideal for sports sailing boats • Delivers the performance you need • Gold plated connector • ‘L’ bracket for mast top mounting • YRR : Black, stainless steel VHF antenna for short range communications • YRR-W : White, stainless steel VHF antenna for short range communications • Designed to avoid snagging and excessive whip action, ideal for RIBs and high speed craft • Solderless connector system for ease of installation and removal • Integral bracket with mounting holes...

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