Description
Galaxy 5225-XT 8′ VHF Antenna – 6dB Gain – Reduced Length
EXTRA TOUGH!
Shakespeare’s best 8′, 6dB Gain antenna. Its Galaxy® design maximizes range and quality in a great looking antenna. The 5225-XT is Shakespeare’s classic Style 5225 in a new, stronger, sturdier, stiffer radome for extra duty. It’s extra tough for use on hard tops, T-tops, radar arches, or wherever its extra resistance to high winds and high speeds is welcome.
Features:
- Collinear-phased 5/8 wave elements
- Brass and copper elements for maximum range and efficiency
- Stainless steel ferrule with standard 1″-14 thread
- 20′ RG-8/X low-loss cable plus a PL-259 connector
- Suggested mount: Shakespeare Style 4187 Ratchet Mount
- One section
- Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 5 years
- Includes FME cables
Technical Specifications:
- Gain: 6dB
- Frequency: VHF Marine Band
- Bandwidth: 3 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
- SWR: Nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Max Input (Watts): 100 watts
- DC Ground: YES
- Polarization: Vertical
Specifications:
- Antenna Band: VHF
- Color: White
- Construction: Fiberglass
- Ferrule Type: Stainless Steel
- Length (Inches): 96″
- Box Dimensions: 2″H x 2″W x 95″L WT: 4.75 lbs
- UPC: 719441200220
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