{"product_id":"shakespeare-4018-16ft-2-piece-9db-vhf-marine-antenna","title":"Shakespeare 4018 16 ft 2-Piece 9 dB VHF Marine Antenna","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShakespeare 4018 — 16 ft 2-Piece 9 dB VHF Marine Antenna\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shakespeare 4018 is a professional-grade 16-foot, 9 dB gain VHF antenna built for vessels that need maximum range from their VHF radio. At 9 dB, it delivers significantly more signal reach than standard 3 dB or 6 dB antennas — ideal for commercial operators, offshore passage-makers, and any application where long-range VHF communication is a priority. The 2-piece design makes shipping and installation manageable despite the antenna’s full 16-foot length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 ft (192\") overall length — maximum height for maximum VHF range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 dB gain — significantly extended range over standard 3 dB and 6 dB antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-piece construction for easier shipping and installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-diameter shaft — requires a swivel or clamp-style mount (not a standard ratchet mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for permanent, fixed installation on commercial and offshore vessels\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 4018 is the right antenna when range is the primary requirement — commercial fishing vessels, offshore sportfishers, charter boats, and any vessel operating at distance from shore where VHF coverage needs to be maximized. The 9 dB gain advantage is most meaningful on open water where line-of-sight distance to other vessels and coast stations is the limiting factor. Note that the large-diameter shaft on this antenna requires a clamp-style mount — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-410-r-swivel-mount-kit-large-diameter-antenna\"\u003eShakespeare 410-R Swivel Mount Kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the correct mounting solution. If you need a shorter 9 dB option that fits a standard ratchet mount, consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-galaxy-5309r-9db-vhf-marine-antenna-2-piece\"\u003eShakespeare Galaxy 5309-R\u003c\/a\u003e. For a long-range antenna that includes a ratchet mount in the package, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-phase-iii-18ft-vhf-marine-antenna-ratchet-mount-sha-6018-r\"\u003ePhase III 18 ft VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4018\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WEST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43943901069348,"sku":"SHA-4018","price":1653.12,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/shopping_93392a19-803e-485c-93e8-63216eb64cfe.webp?v=1784160195","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/shakespeare-4018-16ft-2-piece-9db-vhf-marine-antenna","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}