SKU: CW55772
UPC: 719441100940
MPN: 5225-AIS
The Shakespeare AIS 8' Galaxy AIS Antenna with 6dB stainless steel ferrule is a compact broadband VHF marine communication antenna engineered for vessels requiring dual-band AIS and VHF coverage in a reduced-height profile. Designed by Shakespeare, a manufacturer with decades of maritime antenna expertise, this 8-foot antenna delivers the performance of larger systems while fitting mounting constraints on smaller hulls, center consoles, and vessels with bridge clearance limitations.
The antenna operates across broadband VHF with 6dB gain at 158 MHz, achieving nominal 1.5:1 SWR and maintaining 2.0:1 VSWR across a 5 MHz bandwidth—critical for reliable automatic identification system (AIS) reception and VHF transmission on marine channels. Maximum input power rating of 50 watts accommodates standard marine radio output without requiring external dampening or matching networks. The stainless steel ferrule provides corrosion resistance in salt-air environments and ensures secure deck mounting on fiberglass, aluminum, or steel hulls. Twenty feet of RG-8/X coax is supplied with a PL-259 connector (uninstalled), allowing integration with existing radio systems or custom installation through existing cable runs.
This antenna serves commercial fishing vessels, offshore patrol craft, law enforcement marine units, and recreational boaters operating in confined spaces where a full-length whip would interfere with rigging, radar domes, or mast clearances. The Galaxy White finish blends with modern hull designs while the reduced length simplifies handling during installation and maintenance. Operators managing AIS mandates for vessel tracking without full-size antenna footprint installations will find this configuration delivers measurable performance within practical dimensional constraints.
Shakespeare antennas are recognized in marine industries for balancing gain, bandwidth, and structural durability. The 8-foot Galaxy profile represents the manufacturer's standard compact offering—a midpoint between ultra-short antennas (with reduced gain penalty) and full 16-foot systems (with greater installation complexity). Buyers should verify mounting hardware availability separately and confirm cable routing compatibility with existing deck penetrations before ordering.
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