{"product_id":"shakespeare-5216-15in-black-light-weight-sailboat-antenna","title":"Shakespeare VHF Marine Band Antennas.","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eShakespeare Style 5216 and 5218 VHF Marine Band Antennas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eModels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStyle 5216: 1.25 ft (15\") VHF Marine Band Antenna, Unity Gain\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStyle 5218: 1.6 ft (19\") VHF Marine Band Antenna, Unity Gain\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Shakespeare Style 5216 is a compact, lightweight, end-fed center-loaded stainless steel whip antenna designed specifically for sailboat racers and vessels where weight and size matter. It features a 15\" stainless steel whip with a black finish, included black L-bracket for mast mounting, and a gold-plated connector for enhanced conductivity and corrosion resistance. The antenna offers unity gain, suitable for reliable VHF marine communication with a maximum input power of 25 watts. Its bandwidth encompasses 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR, with a nominal SWR of 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz, vertical polarization, 50-ohm impedance, and no DC ground (continuity reads open).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe Style 5218 features a black stainless steel whip and includes a black magnetic mount, enabling fast, easy setup on magnet-friendly surfaces. It comes with 15 feet of RG-58 A\/U coax cable and a PL-259 connector for plug-and-play use. It offers similar performance to the 5216, with a slightly longer whip length (19\") and a broader 7 MHz bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBoth antennas carry a 2-year limited warranty and are optimized for short-range marine VHF communication where compactness, ease of installation, and performance are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"bg-subtle h-px border-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eShort, lightweight stainless steel whip antennas ideal for sailboats and quick installs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStyle 5216 includes black L-bracket for mast mounting; 5218 includes magnetic base for temporary mounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUnity gain, 25-watt max input power for reliable VHF reception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eNominal SWR around 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBandwidth: 5 MHz (5216), 7 MHz (5218) within 2.0:1 VSWR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVertical polarization with 50-ohm impedance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGold-plated connector (5216) and PL-259 (5218) for corrosion resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e5218 supplied with 15' RG-58 A\/U coax cable; 5216 cable sold separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e2-year limited warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"bg-subtle h-px border-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eComparison Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto md:max-w-[90vw] border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"border-subtler my-[1em] w-full table-auto border-separate border-spacing-0 border-l border-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"bg-subtler\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"border-subtler p-sm break-normal border-b border-r text-left align-top\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"border-subtler p-sm break-normal border-b border-r text-left align-top\"\u003eStyle 5216\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"border-subtler p-sm break-normal border-b border-r text-left align-top\"\u003eStyle 5218\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e1.25 ft (15\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e1.6 ft (19\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eUnity (0 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eUnity (0 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eMax Input Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e25 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e25 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eBandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e5 MHz (within 2.0:1 VSWR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e7 MHz (within 2.0:1 VSWR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eGold-plated (SO-239 base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003ePL-259\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eNot supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e15 ft RG-58 A\/U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eBlack L-bracket (mast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eBlack magnetic base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003ePolarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eVertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eVertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e50 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e50 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eDC Ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eNo (Open continuity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eNo (Open continuity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-base border-subtler shadow-subtle pointer-coarse:opacity-100 right-xs absolute bottom-0 flex rounded-lg border opacity-0 transition-opacity group-hover:opacity-100 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:not(:first-child)]:border-subtle [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;*:not(:first-child)]:border-l\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"bg-subtle h-px border-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStyle 5216: 15\" stainless steel whip antenna, black L-bracket for mast mounting (cable sold separately)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eStyle 5218: 19\" stainless steel whip antenna with black magnetic mount, 15' RG-58 coax cable, and PL-259 connector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shakespeare","offers":[{"title":"Black L-bracket (mast)","offer_id":42413355532384,"sku":"SHA5216","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black magnetic base","offer_id":42413355565152,"sku":"SHA5218","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/1927\/2800\/files\/SHA5216.jpg?v=1748424132","url":"https:\/\/newportmarinesupply.com\/products\/shakespeare-5216-15in-black-light-weight-sailboat-antenna","provider":"Newport Marine Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}