{"product_id":"shakespeare-5912dsvhf-dorsal-low-profile-vhf-antenna-black","title":"Shakespeare 5912DSVHF Dorsal™ Low-Profile VHF Antenna – Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShakespeare 5912DSVHF Dorsal™ Low-Profile VHF Antenna – Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shakespeare Dorsal™ is a purpose-built low-profile VHF antenna designed for vessels where a traditional whip antenna would snag rigging, bimini frames, or overhead structures. Its distinctive fin-shaped profile sits just 4\" tall, making it an ideal solution for sportfishing boats, center consoles, and any application where clearance is tight but reliable short-range VHF communication is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low profile fin design — only 4\" tall, virtually snag-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective range: up to 10 miles for short-range VHF communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-impact, sealed ABS body for durability in harsh marine environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully water-sealed with rubber gasket included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with 26 ft RG58 coaxial cable and PL-259 plug — ready to connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0 dB gain, 25W rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact footprint: 4\" H x 2.3\" W x 2.5\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dorsal™ is the right antenna when a standard whip simply won’t work — think hard-top center consoles, sportfishers with outriggers, or any helm where overhead clearance is limited. The 0 dB gain and 10-mile range make it best suited for harbour, marina, and near-shore communication rather than offshore use. If you need greater range or higher gain for offshore passages, consider a taller whip antenna from the Shakespeare lineup such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-5218-black-19-vhf-marine-antenna-sha-5218\"\u003eShakespeare 5218 19\" VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-4018-16-ft-2-piece-9-db-vhf-marine-antenna\"\u003eShakespeare 4018 16 ft 9 dB VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e. For a flexible short antenna option, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-7-flexible-vhf-marine-antenna-sha-5912\"\u003eShakespeare 5912 7\" Flexible VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shakespeare-10-flexible-vhf-marine-antenna-with-cable-sha-5911\"\u003eShakespeare 5911 10\" Flexible VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 5912DSVHF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Low-profile fin VHF antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 0 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower rating: 25W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange: Up to 10 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4\" H x 2.3\" W x 2.5\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable: 26 ft RG58 with PL-259 plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: High-impact sealed ABS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal: Rubber gasket, fully water-sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51199415255076,"sku":"167-5912DSVHF","price":227.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/167-5912DSVHF.jpg?v=1785604990","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/shakespeare-5912dsvhf-dorsal-low-profile-vhf-antenna-black","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}