<p><strong>598-SW-S 8' AIS Marine Antenna w/25' Cable</strong></p><p>Designed to meet the exacting AIS frequency requirements and in conjunction with the USCG Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirements for commercial vessels, Digital Antenna created a series of 8' AIS antennas that provide a low 1.5:1.0 SWR ratio from 159-162 MHz. These 4.5dB gain AIS antennas offer unsurpassed durability and performance and are compatible with all AIS transponders.</p><p>Customers and installers love the easy installation connector system on the 500 GOLD Series antennas. Eliminate soldering with the factory-attached GOLD mini-UHF female connector. It requires only a 3/8" hole for cable routing and makes connecting to the radio simple with the provided screw-on adapter.</p><p>Made in the USA; assembled, tested and tuned by hand for superior performance and reliability.</p><p><strong>Features:</strong></p><ul><li>Powerful brass radiators</li><li>Soldered connections</li><li>Power directing ferrite choke bead</li><li>High gloss urethane finish</li><li>316 stainless steel ferrule</li><li>4.5dB gain</li><li>Mount: Standard 1"-14 threaded base</li><li>Connector: Gold factory-attached mini-UHF female with mini-UHF male to UHF male (PL259) adapter</li><li>Cable: Includes 25' of low-loss, tinned braid, foil shielded, UV stable RG-8X marine cable</li></ul><strong>This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.</strong> <!--- cis2:m2lumJ1t --->