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Freebird
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Post Number: 446
Registered: 1-2003


Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 5:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

does anyone know what a Shakespeare 176-GBSU is?a local guy here has one for sale still in the packing.he tells me its 16 feet but im thinkin g its the 18 foot big stick maybe?
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Tech808
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Post Number: 10476
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 6:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Freebird,

Here is the information I have.

The Shakespeare 176-GBSU is a VHF MARINE RADIO ANTENNA

For Boat installations - ship to shore communications.

Operates on all US and International VHF Marine Frequencies and has EXTENDED coverage for the 162Mhz NOAA radio for weather announcements and warnings.

Technical Specifications:

5/8 WAVE 16' VHF Marine Band Antenna
2 section's
BASE ~ 120"
TIP ~ 66"

156-164 MHz US & International frequencies with extended coverage for the 162Mhz NOAA radio

SWR: 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz

Gain 7.65dbi ,

Impedance: 50 Ohm, Max

Input (Watts)200

100MPH+ Wind Load

UHF female SO-239 Connection

Hope this help's,

Lon
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Freebird
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Post Number: 448
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Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 9:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks for the info 808 glad i didnt buy it now.lol

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