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 who want more than a good VHF antenna. Collinear-phased, made with solid brass and copper elements and extra heavy duty fiberglass 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 6m (20′) 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).
• High performance 6 dB antenna.
• Extra heavy duty fiberglass whip.
• Foam injected – 100% waterproof.
Technical 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: 50 W;
- DC ground: Yes;
- Whip material: Fiberglass;
- Coaxial cable: 6 m (19.6′) RG-8X;
- Mounting: 1″ x 14 thread;
- Length: 2.4 m (8′);
- Weight: 0.86 kg.