# Shakespeare 5206-N 8' VHF Antenna [5206-N]

**Shakespeare Style 5206-N VHF Marine - Reduced Length Version**  
  
**8' LENGTH 6dB**  
  
END-FED WITH MATCHING STUB  
  
Same as the Style 5206-C, but the 5206-N has a nylon ferrule.  
  
An economical and lightweight, self-supporting antenna for good communications where range is not the predominant factor.  
  

-   Quality copper cable elements for good range and efficiency  
    
-   Nylon ferrule with standard 1"-14 thread  
    
-   Includes 15' RG-58 cable and a PL-259 connector  
    
-   Suggested mount: Shakespeare Style 495 Lift-n-Lay Mount or Style 4186 Ratchet Mount  
    
-   Twin to: Shakespeare Styles 5205 and 5207 CB Marine antennas  
    
-   One section  
    
-   Shakespeare Limited Warranty: 2 years

  
  
**Technical Specifications:**  
  
  

Frequency:

VHF Marine band

Bandwidth:

3 MHz

SWR:

1.5:1 @156.8 MHz

Impedance:

(Ohms): 50

Gain:

6 dB

Max Input (Watts):

50

DC Ground:

NO - the antenna will read "open circuit" when checked with an ohm meter or continuity tester.

Termination:

RG-58

Height (feet):

8

Polarization:

Vertical

Radiation pattern:

Omni-directional

**Specifications:**

-   Antenna Band: VHF
-   Color: White
-   Construction: Fiberglass
-   Ferrule Type: Nylon
-   Length (Inches): 96"
-   Box Dimensions: 3"H x 3"W x 95"L WT: 2.4 lbs
-   UPC: 719441100186

  
[Quick Guide (pdf)](https://productimageserver.com/literature/quickGuide/10627QG.pdf)

## Details

- **Price:** 99.99 USD
- **Type:** Antennas
- **Tags:** Brand_Shakespeare, Communication, Communication | Antennas

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 99.99 USD | In stock |

## Images

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> Updated: 2026-06-04