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Shakespeare 15" [38cm] VHF Marine Band Unity Gain (5216)
- SKU:
- 18009441
- MPN:
- 5216_68
- Availability:
- Usually ships the same or next business day. In stock at our CA, TX warehouses.
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
- Stock Update:
- 01/11/2026 03:17:01 AM PST
Bulk discount rates
Below are the available bulk discount rates for each individual item when you purchase a certain amount
| Buy 2 | and pay only $57.74 each 57.74 |
| Buy 3 - 4 | and pay only $53.55 each 53.55 |
| Buy 5 or above | and pay only $52.71 each 52.71 |
- Stock Update:
- 01/11/2026 03:17:01 AM PST
Description
This item is brand-new, factory sealed.
Shakespeare Style 5216
1.25 ft. (0.30 M) VHF Marine Band Unity Gain
End-fed, Center loaded stainless steel whip
Head for the regatta! This super light-weight black VHF Marine antenna is specially built for sailboat racers. It won't add much weight, while delivering the performance you need. Its 15" center-loaded design delivers Unity Gain, and it comes with a black L-bracket for mounting atop your mast. Its connector is gold-plated, too.
Small and extra light-weight
Stainless steel whip
Black L-bracket included for mast mounting
One section
Best applications include: Sail boats, especially for racing
Shakespeare 5216 Specifications
Band: VHF Marine Band
Antenna Gain: Unity Gain
Max. Input Power: 25 watts
SWR: nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
Bandwidth: 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Ferrule: L-bracket
Color/finish: Black
Polarity: Vertical
Impedance: 50 Ohms
DC Ground: No DC Ground - The antenna will read open on continuity test.
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Features
- 15" (38cm) VHF Marine Band Unity Gain
- L-Bracket
Application/Usage:
Marine
Specs
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Whip/Mast Mount |
| Height | 15" |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
| General Information | |
| Brand Name | Shakespeare |
| Manufacturer Website Address | http://www.shakespeare-marine.com |
| Marketing Information | End-fed, Center loaded stainless steel whip Head for the regatta! This super light-weight black VHF Marine antenna is specially built for sailboat racers. It won't add much weight, while delivering the performance you need. Its 15" center-loaded design delivers Unity Gain, and it comes with a black L-bracket for mounting atop your mast. Its connector is gold-plated, too. Small and extra light-weight Stainless steel whip Black L-bracket included for mast mounting One section |
| Product Type | Antenna |
| Product Name | 15" (38cm) VHF Marine Band Unity Gain |
| Manufacturer | Shakespeare Company |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 5216 |
| Technical Information | |
| Polarization | Vertical |
| Frequency Band Type | VHF |
| Operating Frequency Range | 156.8 MHz |
| Features | Light Weight |
| Impedance | 50 Ohm |
Warranty Information
