{"product_id":"shakespeare-396-1-5ft-vhf-marine-antenna","title":"Shakespeare 396-1 5 ft VHF Marine Antenna with Integral Mount \u0026 Cable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShakespeare 396-1 — 5 ft VHF Marine Antenna with Integral Deck Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shakespeare 396-1 is a compact, single-section 5-foot VHF antenna built for straightforward deck mounting on powerboats, runabouts, and smaller cruisers. With brass and copper antenna elements, an integral deck mount base, and a 15-foot RG58 coaxial cable with PL-259 connector already attached, it’s a complete, ready-to-install solution — no separate mount or cable purchase required. The 3 dB gain pattern provides reliable omnidirectional coverage suited to coastal and near-shore VHF communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 ft single-section fibreglass antenna — no assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 dB gain — omnidirectional coverage for coastal and near-shore use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass and copper antenna elements for superior conductivity and corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral deck mount base included — no separate mount needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 ft RG58 coaxial cable with PL-259 connector pre-attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50W maximum input power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuned for the international VHF marine band (156–163 MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 396-1 is the right choice for smaller powerboats and day boats where a compact, all-in-one VHF antenna solution is the priority. The integral mount and pre-attached cable make installation fast and clean — ideal for owners who want a reliable antenna without sourcing separate mounting hardware and cable. The 3 dB gain is well suited to coastal and harbour use where you’re communicating with nearby vessels and marinas rather than at extended range. If you need a fold-down ratchet mount instead of the integral fixed base, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-4186u-nylon-ratchet-antenna-mount\"\u003eShakespeare 4186U Nylon Ratchet Mount\u003c\/a\u003e is compatible with this antenna’s 1\"-14 thread. If you’re also adding an AIS receiver, consider pairing with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-396-1ais-dedicated-ais-receive-antenna\"\u003eShakespeare 396-1AIS Dedicated AIS Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e for a separate, optimized AIS receive antenna. For a longer antenna with quick-disconnect capability, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-quickconnect-qc-8-vhf-antenna-8-sha-qc-8\"\u003eShakespeare QuickConnect QC-8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 396-1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WEST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43943900479524,"sku":"SHA-396-1","price":359.57,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/shopping_197c524e-3e1c-43ff-b2a5-afe3da95f164.webp?v=1784161656","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/shakespeare-396-1-5ft-vhf-marine-antenna","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}