{"product_id":"opek-marine-fibreglass-10m-vhf-antenna","title":"Opek Marine Fibreglass 1.0m VHF Antenna","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOpek 1.0m Marine Fibreglass VHF Antenna, 3.5dBi Gain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable VHF performance for boats of all sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Opek VHF antenna delivers 3.5dBi gain across all international VHF marine frequencies, making it a solid choice for boats of all sizes. With a 1 metre fibreglass whip, it provides clear, long-range transmission and reception without needing a complex grounding system, working equally well on fibreglass or timber vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5dBi gain\u003c\/strong\u003e means extended range and clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers all international marine VHF channels\u003c\/strong\u003e means broad compatibility wherever you're boating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1m fibreglass construction\u003c\/strong\u003e means durable, corrosion-resistant performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo ground plane required\u003c\/strong\u003e means it's perfect for non-metallic hulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRG58U coaxial cable included\u003c\/strong\u003e means a pre-fitted PL-259 connector, ready to install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYachts and powerboats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFibreglass or timber hulled boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eOPEK-1.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e3.5dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e1 metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFibreglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eRG58U with pre-fitted PL-259 connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a ground plane for this antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it works without a ground plane, making it well-suited to non-metallic hulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this work on a timber boat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it works equally well on fibreglass or timber vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48441811271906,"sku":"ckn1789680677471","price":30.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2478\/5378\/files\/opek-marine-fibreglass-10m-vhf-antenna_1.jpg?v=1789680681","url":"https:\/\/ropecoilwear.shop\/products\/opek-marine-fibreglass-10m-vhf-antenna","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}