SHAKESPEARE GALAXY INFL8 Inflatable VHF Emergency Antenna

The Shakespear GALAXY INFL8 VHF emergency antenna can be deployed in no time at all using the integrated CO2 cartridge or inflated using the mouthpiece. The 1.6 meter (5 feet) high antenna body features a performance of 3dB.

Two 600mm long velcro straps and grommets, for versatile mounting options.

High quality and versatile connection. A PL-259 connector is fitted to the 6.3m long RG174 (Ø 3mm) cable for clean and reliable connection to your radio. Connect the Shakespear GALAXY INFL8 emergency antenna to your handheld radio with an SMA antenna connector (external thread/female) thanks to the supplied SMA adapter (internal thread/male). The UHF solderless connector can be used to connect the antenna to your existing VHF marine antenna cable.

Note:

• Not intended for use as a personal buoyancy aid
• Despite its high visibility, the antenna is not intended as a visual emergency signal
• Not suitable for underwater and man overboard situations

Delivery contents:

• Shakespeare GALAXY INFL8 FM emergency antenna with 6.3 meter RG178 cable and pre-fitted PL-259 connector
• Adapter SMA (female / male) to PL-SO239 socket
• UHF connector to PL-SO239 socket
• Mounting straps
• 16g CO2 cartridge (assembled and ready to use)
• Storage pouch
• Instructions (English)

Technical specifications

Antenna length:	1.6 metres (5 feet)
Frequency:	VHF marine frequencies 156-162 MHz
Gain:	3 dB
Inflation:	> 24 hours per CO2 cartridge
Recommended CO2 cartridge:	16g
Antenna cable:	6.3 metres RG174 (Ø 3mm) cable
Connections:	PL-259 plug pre-installed SMA (internal thread/male) to PL-SO239 socket UHF connector to PL-SO239 socket
Impedance:	50 ohms