Mariner 8700 Extra Tough 8' 6dB VHF Antenna
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An extra-tough design for guaranteed reliability makes our exclusive Shakespeare 8700 a premium choice for demanding use.
Classic styling and an upgraded fiberglass radome bring durability, stiffness and reliability to your radio needs. Brass and copper 5/8-wave elements boost range and efficiency, stainless steel ferrule and 20' RG-8X low-loss cable boost your signal strength. Shakespeare’s long-lasting construction and finish keep it working and looking great—for at least five years, guaranteed.
Compares to Shakespeare model 5225-XT.
Key Features
- Protected by a proprietary high-gloss polyurethane that won't fuzz or turn yellow in the sun
- Ethafoam spacer system provides strong mechanical support and isolates the radiators from vibration and moisture for long, dependable service
- Flexible RG-8X low-loss cable has higher power capabilities, lower loss per foot, UV-stable jacketing, a stranded copper core and higher concentrations of copper shielding to help maximize performance
- Mirror-finished stainless steel ferrule with 1"-14 threads is polished to a high luster
- Quality brass choking sleeves insulate the copper inner conductor and suppress cable radiation
- Backed up by a best-in-class five-year warranty
- Purchase a 1"-14 threaded antenna mount separately
- One-section, 8' antenna
- 1 Antenna assembly
- 1 PL-259 connector with
- instructions
- 1 Grommet plug