The 5 Best Shakespeare antennae (2023 reviews)

This antenna is a UHF antenna, it is set to receive ultra high frequency signals that are only used in marine radios. It's removable to an extent, folds down when the mount is loosened, but the antenna is hard wired to the cable which goes into the boat and connects to the VHF radio. It does have the plastic tip to keep it from whipping your boat in the down position.

This antenna is so well packed in a strong tube inside the box. The cable is plenty long to go from your hardtop through the cable pipe down behind the console. It only connects to the VHF radio on your boat. This is a great antenna that is working well.

Why We Like This:

Standard size cable and connectors for a vhf radio
Soldered connections a must to ensure proper connections
Adjustable side to side and forward and aft

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These are pretty established VHF antenna's. It provides excellent signal. The base has a screw connector for the end of the antenna wire. This is the perfect antenna to mount on top of a sailboat mast. It has an easy 20 plus mile range. The antenna has to mount is threaded stock with a nut. It comes with a mounting bracket if you need it. This is a good midgrade marine antenna.

Why We Like This:

Standard vhf masthead antenna for sailboats
Works great on transmission and receive
Good investment for long term

Best For All appropriate uses: Shakespeare Great Antenna

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This antenna is well constructed and high professional quality equipment. It comes with it's own connector, but it actually has to be soldered in place. The cable is hard wired to the antenna. The part of the antenna that is 3' long and screws into the base. The coax enters the bottom of the antenna BASE. It is perfectly, neat installation. The antenna MAST does unscrew from the antenna BASE but you'll need to wrap the antenna to protect it when you unscrew it. It is great antenna for all appropriate uses.

Why We Like This:

Nice low profile antenna for mid-sized boat
Well built and has excellent range
New and hot release

Best range: Shakespeare Good range

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This is a 160MHz VHF antenna for use with standard FM VHF Marine radios for short distance communication. It's heavy duty. It allows choosing a high end coax that is designed for outdoor exposure and very low loss. It looks very nice also with its nice glassy outside finish.

The coax connector on this antenna is fantastic for many reasons and the antenna construction and performance are great. It does not require a ground plane, just a simple mounting plate/bracket. This antenna is made to hold up to any weather conditions nature can throw at it. It's built with impressive quality. The antenna is mounted on a base and can very easily remove and reinstalled.

Why We Like This:

Silver-plated outer conductor, copper inner conductor
239 connector inside mounting sleeve for easy mounting and dismounting for stowage
Good investment for long term

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The shakespeare antenna's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use.

Why We Like This:

Delivers what they promise
Good investment for long term