Shakespeare Quick Connect VHF Antenna Chrome Ferrule Packed in Tube.

Shakespeare QuickConnect™ White Fiberglass VHF Antennas

Models:

• QC-4T: 4 ft White Fiberglass VHF Antenna (Tubed)

• QC-8T: 8 ft White Fiberglass VHF Antenna (Tubed)

Product Description

The Shakespeare QuickConnect series offers convenient entry-level marine VHF antennas featuring the QuickConnect™ system, allowing tool-free screw-on/screw-off antenna connection and disconnection to enable easy installation, replacement, or stowage. Constructed from durable white fiberglass with chrome-plated brass ferrules, these antennas deliver reliable marine VHF reception with vertically polarized signals. Each antenna is prepped for a Centerpin® PL-259 crimp-on connector (connectors and coax cable sold separately). The QuickConnect design includes a splash protection cap that safeguards the mount connector when the antenna is removed. These antennas utilize a standard mount and can directly upgrade to higher-end Shakespeare antennas without the need to replace the base mount.

Key Features

• QuickConnect™ system for easy screw-on or unscrew connection

• Durable white fiberglass construction with chrome-plated brass ferrule

• Marine VHF band coverage with vertical polarity

• QC-4T offers 3 dB gain; QC-8T provides 6 dB gain

• Maximum input power 50 watts

• Nominal SWR around 1.3:1 at 156.8 MHz and bandwidth of 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR

• No DC ground (antenna continuity test reads open)

• Must be used with QuickConnect Series mounts

• Splash protection cap protects connectors during disconnection

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What’s in the Box

• One QuickConnect™ marine VHF antenna (length per model)

• Splash protection cap installed on the antenna base

These QuickConnect™ antennas offer user-friendly connectivity, durable construction, and versatile upgrades for marine VHF communication systems.