{"product_id":"opek-marine-fibreglass-15m-vhf-antenna","title":"Opek Marine Fibreglass 1.5m VHF Antenna","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOpek 1.5m Marine Fibreglass VHF Antenna, 3dBi Gain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA taller VHF antenna for extra range on the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Opek VHF antenna offers 3dBi gain over a 5-foot (1.5m) fibreglass whip, operating on all international VHF marine frequencies. It works equally well on fibreglass or timber boats, with no need for an elaborate ground system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3dBi gain\u003c\/strong\u003e means solid range and clarity over the 1.5m whip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers all international marine VHF frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e means broad compatibility wherever you're boating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo ground plane required\u003c\/strong\u003e means it works equally well on fibreglass or timber hulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-assembled RG58U cable with PL-259 connector\u003c\/strong\u003e means it's ready to install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtendable cable run\u003c\/strong\u003e means the cable can be lengthened with suitable 52-ohm coax without affecting antenna performance.\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 needing extra range\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-1.5\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;\"\u003e3dBi\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;\"\u003e1.5 metres (5 feet)\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\u003eCan I extend the cable if I need more length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the cable can be lengthened using suitable connectors and 52-ohm coax (RG58U or RG8), without affecting antenna performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a ground plane for this antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it works on fibreglass or timber boats without an elaborate ground system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48441811534050,"sku":"ezg1789680680654","price":32.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2478\/5378\/files\/opek-marine-fibreglass-15m-vhf-antenna_1.jpg?v=1789680684","url":"https:\/\/ropecoilwear.shop\/products\/opek-marine-fibreglass-15m-vhf-antenna","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}