New vhf antennae

[capn ken]

Does anyone have any experience on using a Shakespeare 5242 a 3DB whip antenna for the top of my Mast . and is there a difference between the 5242 and the 5241?

[S/V Illusion]

One comes with 15 ft of cheap coax, the other comes with no coax

[Hartleyg]

The only real difference is the method of mounting - electrically they are identical.


The 5241 is intended to mount on a 1" x 14 mount like this: https://www.westmarine.com/west-mari...n-1986645.html


while the 5242 uses a metal bracket that screws to the side of your mast/cabin.


For masthead use, the 5242 is often more convenient and somewhat lighter weight.


Hartley
S/V Atsa

[capn ken]

Good to know ,I plan on using my own coax . Any other recommendations. Cal -29 72 mostly coastal and Salish sea !