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AIS ANTENNAS

Automatic identification systems (AIS) are used to automatically identify and track ships and other watercraft by electronically
exchanging data with other ships, AIS base stations and satellites. This technology has many uses at sea including collision
avoidance, fishing fleet monitoring and control, vessel traffic services, maritime security, and search and rescue, to name a few.
Shakespeare® Marine AIS antennas are designed and manufactured specifically for AIS services, and are available in styles and
sizes to match our other VHF-style antennas. Being VHF-based, reach and antenna mounting guidelines are very similar to a
traditional VHF system/antenna; tall AIS antennas highly mounted on larger ships can provide an effective range of about 60 nautical
miles (111 Km) when paired with an appropriate AIS set, while smaller antennas mounted on small craft at sea level can extend
effective communication to about 5 nautical miles (9 Km). Shakespeare® provides feature-packed AIS antenna solutions in our
Classic series, and the most durable and attractive commercial grade AIS antennas on the market in our Phase III™ product family.
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6396-AIS 5396-AIS Little Giant™

4' (1.2m) VHF/AIS 3dB Gain 4' (1.2m) VHF/AIS 3dB Gain

Specially engineered for the extra bandwidth Cruise with confidence and communicate
required by AIS transceivers, this Phase III™ reliably over the VHF band using the Galaxy®
antenna enables reliable communication over 5396-AIS Little Giant™. Specifically designed to
marine VHF frequencies. The foam-filled radome meet the broader bandwidth requirements of all
and silver-plated elements enhance the antenna's popular AIS transceivers, this antenna features
technical performance and longevity to meet
your needs. a commercial-grade fiberglass construction to
ensure performance and durability. These benefits
• Silver-plated outer conductor, copper inner combined with the great look of our Galaxy®
conductor high-gloss finish signifies a standard of quality to
be admired.
• Stainless steel mounting sleeve
• Type "N" connector inside mounting sleeve for • Brass and copper elements
• High-gloss, non-yellowing polyurethane finish
easy mounting and dismounting for stowage • Stainless steel ferrule with 1"-14 thread
• Suggested mount: Shakespeare® Style • Includes 20' RG-8/X low-loss cable plus a

4187-HD Ratchet Mount PL-259 connector
• Suggested mount: Style 4187 or 5187
Max. Power Input: 50 watts
SWR: Less than 1.5:1 at 162 MHz Max. Power Input: 50 watts
Bandwidth: 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
Frequency: VHF/AIS Marine Band SWR: Less than 1.5:1 at 158 MHz
Bandwidth: 5 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR

Frequency: VHF/AIS Marine Band

All Shakespeare® Phase III™
and Galaxy® Products carry a
5-Year Warranty.

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