10 best vhf marine antennas

Product description

Covers all marine band frequencies 3 DBD gain heavy duty fiberglass construction complete with nylon ratchet mount for easy lay down stainless steel hardware 20ft rg-58 cable easy screw off pl-259 connector for small hole installation

• Covers All Marine Band Frequencies
• 3 DBD Gain
• Heavy Duty Fiberglass Construction
• Complete With Nylon Ratchet Mount For Easy Lay Down
• Stainless Steel Hardware

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work with a uniden um380bk
Answer:	Yes it will.
Question:	Does it work as FM antenna with the combination adapter
Answer:	Yes you can buy a splitter for your FM reception needs
Question:	why does this antenna require a battery
Answer:	It does not require a battery. The description is wrong.
Question:	Can this antenna be used on a gmrs radio
Answer:	I am amateur radio operator N8VJM. I use antennas like this one and its "Big Brother" the 8' (co-phase) version. They tune up well enough to be used on 2 m (144-148 MHz Amateur Radio Band) a-well-as on 70 cm (420–450 MHz Amateur Radio Band). I run up to 50 watts without damaging the finals in my transceivers and more power with external amplifiers. GMRS and FRS have many channels at power levels of 5 w and lower, but some are as high as 50 w. Don't be fooled by thinking that SWR readings are an accurate measure of how useful an antenna and transmission line system are. The gain you achieve with a 46" antenna (in this case) should far outweigh the losses of the mismatch (as shown by higher-than-normal SWR) versus a 6.3" plain whip intended for GMRS/FRS use. I don't gamble, but I would be willing to bet money that people in-the-know (experienced radio operators, techs, and engineers) are using similar antennas successfully. The seller cannot recommend that you try using this antenna OOB (out-of-band) because they would then be liable if it didn't work well for you or damaged your equipment. You might even try a split ferrite bead about 6 or 7 inches down the coax from the antenna. It should serve to lower your SWR to protect your finals and may even improve performance. Bottom line, this is a $40-something antenna. I think you can probably shell out that much for an experiment. Worse case scenario, sell it on eBay for just about what you paid for it (if it doesn't work well for you).

Product description

4' Centennial VHF Antenna, Shakespeare Model 5104, 3 dB gain, white hi-gloss fiberglass w/chrome 1"-14 ferrule, 15' RG-58, and PL-259.

• VHF Antenna
• 4' length
• 3dB gain
• 1"-14 threaded mount

User questions & answers

Question:	what is the length of the cable
Answer:	I just unpacked my Shakespeare 5104 (4 foot) antenna. The cable measured exactly 15 ft. 8 inches from the base of the antenna.
Question:	What is the range of the antenna
Answer:	The range of this antenna is the full vhf marine band...156-158 MHz. Plus marine wx. 162 MHz.
Question:	Please list the maximum receiving distance of this antenna
Answer:	Your transmit and receive ranges will vary according to the height above the water that you mount your antenna, and the height of the receiving antenna. VHF is line of sight transmit & receive, so for boat to boat probably about 3-5 miles unless one of the boats has a very tall antenna, then it would be further.
Question:	Can I mount this antenna to my mast
Answer:	Earl, I would buy the TRAM 1600-HC 35 antenna or similar model. The 5104 screws on to a base that may be difficult to mount on a mast.

Product features

Shakespeare 5104 4' Centennial VHF Antenna

Four-foot, 3dB antenna with a great selection of high-end features. Brass and copper elements for performance, plus a smooth, high-gloss, polyurethane finish that won’t turn yellow in the sun. Superb value, and excellent performance in a great looking antenna.

• Equipment for anglers of all ages and experience
• Made to be reliable and durable
• Tested to be easy to use and high quality
• Brass and copper elements
• Chrome-plated brass ferrule with standard 1 inch to 14 thread
• Includes 15' RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector
• Suggested mount styles 4187, 4188-S, or 4190 ratchet mounts

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this directly replace my broken 5206 C
Answer:	This will work with almost any VHF Marine Radio. You will need to know how to follow directions when shortening cable, if necessary, or attaching the terminal fitting. Should be no problem instructions available.
Question:	Is the PL-259 connector attached, or separate (solder or crimp?) to allow for easy cable routing
Answer:	Separate. Why would you want the connector attached? That would require a huge hole to pass-through. The instructions are clear and installing the connector is easy.BTW, I have a 23' runabout and the 8 ft mast is overkill, the 4' would have been just fine.
Question:	Can I get a mount that doesn't have the swivel .i mean just fixed straight up ,on a flat surface
Answer:	Yes. The antenna doesn't come with the mount. It is a standard attachment, so it should attach to most antenna mounts. Here is one on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Style-Marine-Mount-Antenna-Radar/dp/B000S5VBG4/ref=sr_1_2?s=boating-water-sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1404392614&sr=1-2&keywords=marine+antenna+mount
Question:	Is this antenna telescoping? It looks like it is, but just cannot tell for sure
Answer:	No it is one piece. It is just a horrible picture that makes it look like it is telescoping. It is smooth and straight. I get great reception with it.

Product description

Tram-browning Offers quality workmanship and materials. Their products provide exceptional performance and function thanks to expert engineering. They are proud to offer the vhf marine antenna.

• Country Of Origin : United States
• The Package Height Of The Product Is 3.5 Inches
• The Package Length Of The Product Is 37 Inches
• The Package Width Of The Product Is 5.5 Inches

User questions & answers

Question:	does this antenna come with coxial cable
Answer:	Yes. The antenna comes with 15' of white RG58 coax cable.
Question:	What type of mount comes with it, i have a pontoon and I'm looking to mount it on a side rail or bimini top rail
Answer:	It is rail mount capable
Question:	Does this work for am/fm boat stereo receiver
Answer:	No, this antenna is designed to work in 156.650-157.425MHz range.
Question:	What's the length of this antenna? I read 36 inches on product details
Answer:	It can't be 6dB gain, that's not possible in 36 inch height, sorry :(. The reason is that at 36 inches it's just at 1/2 wavelength, and that makes it equal to a dipole, which is 2.14dB gain (over full spherical isotropic). But, at 36 inches tall it's a nice size to be able to put in locations that 8ft antennas won't fit, like maybe higher up thus getting it's 2.14dB gain up higher above the water. Actually, this antenna placed about 6ft above the water will work better than an 8ft antenna with a base closer to the water. Hope this helps.

Product description

3' VHF Marine Band 3dB Gain 1 Piece Squatty Body Antenna, Shakespeare Model 5215, White, includes 1 piece stainless antenna, L bracket w/retaining nut & SO-239 connector (coax sold separately).

• VHF Antenna
• 3' length
• 3dB gain
• Mast mount
• SHAKESPEARE VHF 3FT 5215 3DB
• A stainless steel “L” bracket (supplied) is recommended for mounting
• 5215 has an SO-239 connector on the bottom
• Shakespeare limited warranty: 2 years

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this antenna be mounted to the Firestick molded fender mount
Answer:	It does contain Stevia and has a slight Stevia taste. I wouldn’t say it is a strong taste, and I’m very sensitive to the taste of sweeteners.
Question:	Does the antenna unscrew from base? Be nice if it was removable with out having to remove bracket for boat storage with top down
Answer:	Yes, this is a very relaxing brew. Enjoy.
Question:	Does this item come with any length of cable for attaching to the radio
Answer:	I received 1 box, which had 16 tea box. They shipped Detox, supports liver and kidney per description, not Skin Detox in image.
Question:	what connector do you need to connect this to coaxial cable
Answer:	It means there are 3 boxes of 16 tea bags; therefore, there’s a total of 48 tea bags.
Question:	can i use it for both my vhf and am/fm radio can i split it or do i need separate antennas and will this one work on am/fm
Answer:	Dear Customer,We sell products on amazon site as single quantity and not in bulk. The price is for one box of 16 tea bags. thank you for bringing this to our attention and we have forwarded this to our IT Personnel for corrective action. Thank you and have a great day.DrVita Customer Service
Question:	Is the PL-259 already connected or do I have to splice it onto the cable
Answer:	No sugar at all.!
Question:	What is the range on this antenna
Answer:	Yes, caffeine free
Question:	Does this antenna have the comnector on the bottom. Becuase my mount has the wire intergrated in it. Thanks
Answer:	It takes one HDMI input, and turns it in to four identical HDMI outputs. It is a rock-solid unit that works flawlessly. If your laptop has an HDMI output for connecting an external screen this should work perfectly. You can have up to four HDMI monitors or TV's all showing exactly what you see on the laptop screen (once you enable the external screen using e.g. Windows display management or the appropriate function key). Or if you "extend" your display, telling the laptop you want to spread your windows across two screens, then what the laptop thinks should be on the second screen will be duplicated on your (up to) four monitors ... the four will all be identical.

Product description

Digital Antenna’s 4' VHF antennas are ideal for use on T-tops, speedboats and sailboats. With 4. 5dB gain and award-winning quality construction, these powerful and compact antennas deliver high performance that will last for years.

• Powerful brass radiators
• Soldered connections
• Power directing ferrite choke bead
• High gloss urethane finish
• 316 stainless steel ferrule

User questions & answers

Question:	What size hole is needed to thread through the preinstalled connector
Answer:	Hello, Good question, this is AM/FM only. We do not offer a CB marine antenna at the moment. Zach TheAntennaSource
Question:	What is the Antenna wire lenth
Answer:	No, I installed it on my golf cart and it works fine.
Question:	I'm interested in the ANTENNA VHF 4 feet 4.5DB GAIN White made by Digital, does the antenna wire come with this itemDigital Antenna 528VW, DIG528VW
Answer:	It is a surface mount with the antenna wire attaching below the surface; however the attachment bolt is not very long so the surface you mount it to can't be more than 3/16 inches thick.

Product description

Dual Axis Heavy Duty Ratchet Mount - Stainless Steel These popular mounts are the standard for marine antennas, made all in stainless steel for ocean users.

Versatile dual swiveling ratchet design adapts easily to deck or side mounting on slanted or level surfaces, in an extra heavy-duty stainless construction with extra strength and rigidity.

The quick action handle makes raising and lowering the antenna easy, and the ratchet makes it easy to return the antenna to its correct, upright position.

Its simple design makes installation simple.

Fits all standard 1" marine antennas

Dual swiveling ratchet design

Mount with 1/4" FH fasteners Heavy duty construction for tough conditions

• Fits all standard 1" marine antennas
• Dual swiveling ratchet design
• Made of 316 stainless steel
• Mount with 1/4" FH fasteners (not included)
• Heavy duty construction for tough conditions

User questions & answers

Question:	what is distance between mounting holes
Answer:	I don’t remember the exact size of hole needed. But I do remember that the connector will unscrew so the biggest portion comes off and only a smaller hole to pass the cable through is needed.So I’m thinking around a half an inch hole that you pass the inner core of the connector through and then screw the connector back together after it’s through the hole.
Question:	What are the dimensions center hole to center hole
Answer:	Mine was 25’. They also sell a brass coupler to add additional cable. I used this to add an additional 25’. Check out the Digital antenna web site. Great product great transmission and reception.
Question:	Same question as others... what is the center to center distance between the mounting holes? And what is the overall dimension of the plate
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Does it have a slot for the cable? I don't see one
Answer:	Recommend contacting Rupp Marine, located in Stuart, FL. They manufacture aluminum base mounts that screw directly into the Shakespeare antennae. These mounts are excellent and widely used for marine applications. I have used these mounts for many years.

• ✔ Size: Base measures 3 9/16" x 2 1/2" , 0.87" - 10 thread male, 3/8" hole for cable pass through, Hole diameter 5/16"
• ✔ 316 Stainless steel: Marine grade 316 stainless steel, rust-proof, Excellent seawater corrosion-resistant and durable. Highly polished to a beautiful mirror-like finish
• ✔ Packaging: There are two kinds of screw fittings for your choice, one is the bolt, the other is the screw (All accessories are made of 316 stainless steel)
• ✔ Anti-Corrosion Materials: Marine Antenna Mount made of precision cast 316 marine grade stainless steel
• ✔ Exquisite design：The antenna pedestal has two adjustable ratchets. The upper ratchet has an adjustable angle of 270 degrees and the lower ratchet has an adjustable angle of 180 degrees

User questions & answers

Question:	How do you keep the bolt from loosening after putting the antenna up and down a few times
Answer:	My boat is in Fl., so I don't know. What I do know is that a Shakesphere antenna will not fit that hole pattern.
Question:	How far are the bolt holes apart center to center? Trying to avoid drilling new holes in my t-top. Thank you
Answer:	Not sure. My boat is in Florida and I’m not. Sorry
Question:	How far apart are the bolt holes? I am trying to replace an existing g mount without drilling new holes in my t-top. Thank you
Answer:	Wish I could help you out but I’m in Maryland and my boat is in Florida.
Question:	is the antenna mount standard 1 " 14 thread
Answer:	The cable is s in the antenna. It is for mounting and positioning it.

Product features

ZOMCHAIN Marine VHF Antenna Mounts

• This Marine VHF Antenna mount is made of 316 high strength stainless steel.
• It is sturdy, durable, waterproof, and forever, long-lasting without fading rusting.

Screws : Length 1.96in / 50mm

Bolts: Length 1.2in / 30mm

Nuts : Diameter 0.38in /9.8mm

Product description

Specifications:

Frequency Range: VHF 136MHz-174MHz, UHF 400MHz-520MHz, 764-960MHz

Feature: with Strong Magnetic Base Mount

Compatible with: FRS GMRS Radio; Amateur Radio; Car Mobile Radio; Ham Radio; Two Way Radio; Public Radio Scanner; Marine VHF Radio;

VSWR: < 2.0;

Impedance: 50 ohm;

Direction: Omni-directional;

Antenna Cable: 3m RG58/U Cable

Cable Connector: UHF PL259 Male Connector

Accessoried Adapter: SMA Female to UHF SO239 Female Connector Adapter

Antenna Length: 47cm;

Net Weight: 248g;

Operating Temperature: -20°С ~ +80°С

Storage Temperature: -30°С ~ +85°С

Package List: 1 x Antenna (As the Picture Shown)



Marine VHF Two-Way Radio:

Uniden UM380 UM380BK UM385 UM385BK UM415 UM415BK UM435 UM435BK;

Cobra MRF45D MRF57B MRF57W MRF77B MRF77W;

Standard Horizon Eclipse Series GX1300 GX1400 GX1400GW GX1400GB GX1600 GX1600B GX1800 GX1800GB GX1800GW GX1800B GX1850 GX1850B GX1850GW GX2000B GX6000;

ICOM M330 M330G M506 M605;



Compatible with Amateur Mobile Radio:

BTECH UV-50X2 UV-25X2;

ICOM 2300H F6021 A120;

Kenwood TM-D710G;

Midland MXT275;

Yaesu Original FTM-3100R FT-2980R FT-2980;

TYT TH-9800 TH-7800;

AnyTone AT-5555N AT-588UV AT-6666 AT-D578UV AT-788UV;

Radioddity DB25;

• Frequency Range: VHF 136-174MHz, UHF 400-520MHz; Feature: Strong Magnetic Base Mount; Compatible with: Marine VHF Radio; Amateur Radio; Car Mobile Radio; Ham Radio; FRS GMRS Radio; Two Way Radio; Public Radio Scanner;
• Antenna Cable: 3m / 10 feet RG58/U Cable; Cable Connector: UHF PL259 Male Connector; Accessoried Adapter: SMA Female to UHF SO239 Female Connector Adapter; Antenna Height: 47cm; Weight: 280g; Package List: 1 x Antenna; 1 x SMA Female Connector Adapter (As the Picture Shown)
• Compatible with Marine VHF Two Way Radio: Uniden, Cobra, ICOM, Garmin, Standard Horizon Eclipse Series; Compatible with Amateur Mobile Radio: BTECH, ICOM, Kenwood, Midland, Yaesu, TYT, AnyTone, Radioddity, Cobra, Uniden, President, Galaxy Audio, Pro Trucker, Stryker;
• Compatible with Marine VHF Two-Way Radio: Uniden UM380 UM380BK UM385 UM385BK UM415 UM415BK UM435 UM435BK; Cobra MRF45D MRF57B MRF57W MRF77B MRF77W; Standard Horizon Eclipse Series GX1300 GX1400 GX1400GW GX1400GB GX1600 GX1600B GX1800 GX1800GB GX1800GW GX1800B GX1850 GX1850B GX1850GW GX2000B GX6000; ICOM M330 M330G M506 M605;
• Compatible with Amateur Mobile Radio: BTECH UV-50X2 UV-25X2; ICOM 2300H F6021 A120; Kenwood TM-D710G; Midland MXT275; Yaesu Original FTM-3100R FT-2980R FT-2980; TYT TH-9800 TH-7800; AnyTone AT-5555N AT-588UV AT-6666 AT-D578UV AT-788UV; Radioddity DB25;

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the antenna to base a SMA connection
Answer:	I purchased this only to find that you have assemble this by soldering the cable it's about 5ft long
Question:	I want to know if the antenna, where it connects to the base, is a sma-m on the antenna and a sma-f on the base
Answer:	So far we haven’t had that problem. Sorry I can’t be more help.
Question:	How many watts will this antenna handle
Answer:	3 7/8 x 2 3/4
Question:	If put on a car at what speed will it stay on
Answer:	Bolt holes pattern from center to center is 3 7/8 x 2 3/4
Question:	How long is the coax cable coming out of it
Answer:	Yes

Product description

Tram provides premium antenna components that provide functionality and durability of the antenna to deliver quality communication connections you depend on. Each antenna model is carefully planned and developed to ensure great transmission over many uses. They are proud to offer the VHF 3 dBd Gain Marine Antenna with Cable Built-in to Ratchet Mount, 46-in.

• 3dbd Gain
• Coaxial Cable Is Built In To Ratchet Mount
• Antenna can Be Removed Or Replaced From Mount After Installation Without Removal Of Cable From Boat
• Heavy-duty Fiberglass Construction
• Covers All Marine Band Frequencies
• 20ft Rg58/u Low Loss Premium Coaxial Cable
• Easy Screw-off Pl-259 Connector For Small Hole Installation
• Complete with Nylon Ratchet Mount For Easy Lay Down

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the footprint size of the mount
Answer:	It held good around 80-85 mph. The magnet is pretty strong.