Shakespeare 5' VHF Inflatable Emergency Antenna 3dB Galaxy

Shakespeare Galaxy®-INFL8 VHF Inflatable Emergency Antenna

Model: INFL8-5

Inflatable to Full 5Ft
CO2 cartridge inflatable
Manually inflatable*
Straps & Grommets
Storage Bag
Included SMA Adaptor

The GALAXY INFL8-5 by Shakespeare is the world’s first emergency antenna with the performance to earn the GALAXY name. It is an inflatable antenna that can be rapidly deployed via a CO2 cartridge or a manual tube and inflates to 5 ft (1.6 m) to offer a full 3dB antenna with a range of up to three times greater than any existing helical emergency antenna. Thanks to its inflatable design, the antenna can be deflated and stowed away safely in its easy-to-spot storage bag until it is needed again.

The antenna can be mounted with its hook and loop straps allowing for quick and easy installation in any weather to stanchions, outriggers or other vertical structures on board. The antenna also features grommets on the top and bottom to facilitate hanging and securing to spreaders, masts, hard tops and other structures even in case the inflatable bladder becomes damaged.

The connectors included in the package allow for versatile connection options. The pre-soldered PL-259 connector allows connection to a Fixed VHF directly or a handheld via the included SMA Adaptor. The package also includes a solder-free female UHF connector that allows the antenna to be spliced into existing coax cables on the boat.

Specifications

Band	VHF Marine Band
Antenna Gain	3dB
Max. Input Power	50 Watts
SWR	nominally 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
Bandwidth	156-162 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Mounting	Via 2ea x 2ft (600mm) long built-in hook-and-loop straps. Can be hung and tied to structures through its grommet holes.
Inflation	>24 hrs per cartridge
Recommended Cartridge	16g threaded CO2 cartridge
Coax Supplied	20 ft (6m) of RG-174 cable
Connector Supplied	PL-259 pre-installed. Adapter to adapt over to SMA male for use with handhelds. Unique solder-less UHF female connector to splice antenna into existing RG-8X or RG-58 coax cabling on boat.
Polarization (Pattern)	Vertical (Omnidirectional)
Impedance	50 Ohms
DC Ground	DC Grounded — The antenna will read shorted on continuity test.
Shakespeare Limited Warranty	5 years

SKU: #202911632860410
Weight: 1.40 lbs
Brand: Shakespeare

Model: INFL8-5
Shipping Dimensions: 4.00" x 13.00" x 10.00"

RETURN POLICY

Last updated February 08, 2021

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