{"product_id":"shakespeare-390-classic-23ft-2-piece-ssb-hf-whip-antenna","title":"Shakespeare 390 Classic 23 ft 2-Piece SSB\/HF Whip Antenna","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShakespeare 390 Classic — 23 ft 2-Piece SSB\/HF Whip Antenna\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 ft full-length conductors — no loading coil for maximum efficiency across the HF band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-piece construction for manageable shipping and installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanently sealed conductors — protected from moisture and corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome-plated brass ferrules and side-feed termination band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 2–30 MHz with an antenna tuner (ATU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 kW maximum input power — suitable for full-power SSB transceivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned for the international marine HF\/SSB bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-23ssb-3-piece-ssb-marine-antenna\"\u003eShakespeare 23SSB 3-Piece SSB Antenna (SHA-393)\u003c\/a\u003e. Note: proper grounding and a good RF ground plane are essential for SSB antenna performance — consult your transceiver installation manual for grounding requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WEST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43943898939428,"sku":"SHA-390","price":1453.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/shopping_a465d48e-96fa-4e95-a01a-233676fdca43.webp?v=1784161848","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/shakespeare-390-classic-23ft-2-piece-ssb-hf-whip-antenna","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}