Scout KS-43 VHF Fiberglass Antenna - 8' (2.4 m)

The KS-43 is the best performing VHF antenna of the Scout range, specifically designed to guarantee long range communication and endless duration for boaters that want more than a good VHF antenna. Collinear-phased, made with solid brass and copper elements and extra heavy duty fiberglass 1/16" (1.5 mm) thick. Moreover the antenna is totally foam injected with the Scout 100% Waterproof technique, making it perfectly sealed and with an outstanding resistance to harsh environment. Water, wind, ice and high speed are good friends. The fiberglass whip is ice-white painted and UV-inhibited, to make the antenna shine like no other. The antenna is supplied with 20' (6 m) high performance RG-8X cable with 97% copper braid coverage, that guarantees a perfect shielding from external interferences. Stainless steel ferrule with standard 1″ x 14 threads to fit on every type of mount (stainless steel/chrome brass mounts are suggested).

Features:

• High performance 6 dB antenna
• Extra heavy duty fiberglass whip
• Foam injected – 100% Waterproof

Specifications:

• Frequency: 156-162 MHz
• Impedance: 50 ohm
• Electrical Length: 1/2 λ + 1/2 λ
• V.S.W.R.: < 1,5:1
• Polarization: Vertical
• Gain: 6 dB
• Max Power Input: 50W
• DC Ground: Yes
• Whip Material: Fiberglass
• Coaxial cable: 19.6' (6 m) RG-8X
• Mounting: 1″ x 14 thread
• Length: 8' (2.4 m)
• Weight: 0.86 kg
• Code: PF AN NVHF00020