5018-FLT 17.5' VHF Radio - Brass & Copper Elements To Maximize Range

Shakespeare galaxy style 5018-flt eliminator™. 17' 6" vhf 9db gain. Phased 1/2 wave elements in a collinear array with special filtering to suppress out-of-band interference. This antenna implements shakespeares innovative filtering technology that helps get pager and other out-of-band interference under control in installations demanding taller, higher gain antennas. In busy radio areas like harbors, the antennas filter can make a big difference in how much rf garbage you hear. Working with your radios own rejection circuitry, the 5018-flt can actually improve the fidelity of your vhf radio. Except for the added filter, the 5018-flt is otherwise like shakespeare's acclaimed 5018. Its highly sophisticated design is outstanding for long distance communications. Brass and copper elements to maximize range and efficiency. Stainless steel ferrule with standard 1"-14 thread. Includes 20' rg-8/x cable and a pl-259 connector. Suggested mount: shakespeare style 409-r or 410-r mounting kit. Two sections: base 105", tip 105" ups shippable. Shakespeare limited warranty: 5 years. Technical specifications: max. Power input: 30 watts. Swr. Nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 mhz. Bandwidth: 3 mhz within 2.0:1 vswr. Frequency: vhf marine band. Filter loss: less than 0.25 db. Dc grounding: yes. Polarization: vertical. Impedance: 50 ohms. Manufacturer: shakespeare. Communication-antennasantenna band = vhf. Cable length (feet) = 20'. Cable type = rg-8x. Color = white. Construction = fiberglass. Db gain (db) = 9 db. Ferrule type = stainless steel. Length (inches) = 17.5'.