{"product_id":"shakespeare-5225xt-ais-8-galaxy-ais-antenna-167-5225xtais","title":"Shakespeare 5225XT-AIS Galaxy VHF\/AIS Antenna — 8 ft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne Antenna. Full VHF and AIS Coverage.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shakespeare 5225XT-AIS Galaxy is an 8-foot, 6 dB gain antenna purpose-built to handle both VHF voice communications and AIS simultaneously — without a splitter. Engineered with a wider bandwidth than standard VHF antennas, it meets the demanding signal requirements of all popular AIS transceivers while delivering the long-range performance the Galaxy series is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommercial-grade fiberglass construction, a stainless steel ferrule with 1\"–14 thread, and 20 ft of included RG-8\/X low-loss coax with a PL-259 connector make this a complete, ready-to-install solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose VHF\/AIS coverage — no splitter required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 dB gain — maximized range for both voice and AIS traffic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWider bandwidth design — compatible with all popular AIS transceivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial-grade fiberglass radome — built for long-term offshore exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel ferrule, 1\"–14 thread — standard mount compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 20 ft RG-8\/X low-loss coax and PL-259 connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest Use Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5225XT-AIS is the right antenna when you're running a dedicated AIS transceiver or a VHF radio with built-in AIS and want a single antenna to handle both functions cleanly. It's particularly well suited to sailboats and cruising powerboats where a masthead or arch mount gives the antenna a clear sky view for maximum AIS range. If you need a standard VHF-only antenna, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131369553956\"\u003eShakespeare 5225XT Galaxy VHF Antenna (7.75 ft)\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131369783332\"\u003eShakespeare 5226-XT Galaxy VHF Antenna (8 ft, black radome)\u003c\/a\u003e. For a compact AIS-only antenna, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131640295460\"\u003eShakespeare Galaxy 4 ft AIS Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e is a popular alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is our go-to recommendation for customers pairing a new AIS transceiver with a single-antenna setup. The wider bandwidth is the critical spec — standard VHF antennas can work on AIS frequencies but often show degraded receive sensitivity at the band edges, which matters when you're trying to pick up targets at range. The included RG-8\/X cable is good quality; for runs over 25 ft, we recommend upgrading to LMR-400 equivalent to minimize signal loss. Customers frequently pair this with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8191227494436\"\u003eRaymarine AIS700 Class B AIS Transceiver\u003c\/a\u003e — a natural combination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232997212196,"sku":"167-5225XTAIS","price":377.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/167-5225XTAIS.jpg?v=1786151935","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/shakespeare-5225xt-ais-8-galaxy-ais-antenna-167-5225xtais","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}