Shakespeare VHF emergency antenna Shorelink

Shakespeare is a world leader in antenna design and development. Shakespeare has four different brands of antennas: V-tronix, Classic, Galaxy and SeaWatch. Quality control and lifetime testing on all products ensure reliability. Shakespeare antennas are used by the US Coast Guard and US Navy as well as many other military units around the world. Shakespeare is known for its high quality and has a very wide range for most antenna needs such as VHF, AIS, HF/SSB, AM/FM, Mobile, WiFi and TV.

A radio is never better than the antenna, so it is important to choose the right antenna. The height of the antenna is the most decisive factor for the range. When mounted in a sailboat, the antenna should therefore always be placed in the mast. The antenna should always be mounted vertically so that the beam angle is optimal. Generally, the range is an optical range, what you see when you count from the antenna top. Cables and connectors are the next decisive factor for good function. Cable type RG-58 should never exceed 20m, for longer lengths use RG-213 or RG-8/X.