Shakespeare 390 Classic 23 ft 2-Piece SSB/HF Whip Antenna
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Shakespeare 390 Classic — 23 ft 2-Piece SSB/HF Whip Antenna
The Shakespeare 390 Classic is a full-size 23-foot SSB/HF whip antenna built for offshore vessels that need reliable long-range radio communication. Unlike loaded antennas that use a coil to electrically shorten a physically shorter element, the 390 runs full-length conductors the entire 23 feet — permanently sealed inside the fibreglass tube. This full-length, no-loading-coil design delivers superior efficiency and broader bandwidth across the HF spectrum, making it the preferred choice for serious offshore passage-making and ocean cruising.
Key Features
- 23 ft full-length conductors — no loading coil for maximum efficiency across the HF band
- 2-piece construction for manageable shipping and installation
- Permanently sealed conductors — protected from moisture and corrosion
- Chrome-plated brass ferrules and side-feed termination band
- Frequency range: 2–30 MHz with an antenna tuner (ATU)
- 1 kW maximum input power — suitable for full-power SSB transceivers
- Tuned for the international marine HF/SSB bands
Parts Desk Insights
Best use case: The 390 Classic is the right antenna for bluewater cruisers and offshore passage-makers who rely on SSB/HF radio for weather fax, voice communication, and Winlink email beyond VHF range. The full-length, no-coil design gives you the best possible antenna efficiency across the 2–30 MHz range — which matters when you’re trying to reach a net or weather station thousands of miles away. An antenna tuner (ATU) is required and is typically built into or paired with your SSB transceiver. If you need the same antenna in a 3-piece configuration for easier installation through tight spaces or on a shorter backstay, see the Shakespeare 23SSB 3-Piece SSB Antenna (SHA-393). Note: proper grounding and a good RF ground plane are essential for SSB antenna performance — consult your transceiver installation manual for grounding requirements.
Part Number: 390
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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