A favorite of professional marine installers, our highest gain VHF antennas are now available with a pre-installed patented RUPP locking collar. The patented RUPP locking collar holds the antenna securely and easily unlocks for lowering. RUPP mounting arms are required; sold separately through a RUPP dealer.
Built to withstand the harshest conditions while maintaining superior performance, these antennas feature a heavy duty brass radiating element for maximum communication. Our 16’ VHF antennas are designed for the highest quality sport fishing boats, as well as large yachts and commercial vessels.
Our 16’ VHF antennas feature our exclusive easy connect mini-UHF and PL259 adapter. By eliminating the need to solder a connector, this innovative connector design makes attaching the antenna cable to the radio easy.
All of our antennas are made in the USA, assembled, tested and tuned by hand for maximum performance, quality and durability. UPS shippable.
All 16′ VHF Antennas Feature:
- Pre-installed RUPP collar
- Powerful brass radiators
- Soldered connections
- Power directing ferrite choke bead
- High gloss urethane finish
- 316 stainless steel ferrule
- 10dB gain
500 GOLD Series: 532-VW-R | 532-VB-R
- Mount: Standard 1″–14 threaded base (RUPP support arm required)
- Connector: Gold factory-attached mini-UHF female with mini-UHF male to UHF male (PL259) adapter
- Cable: Includes 20’ of our low-loss, tinned braid, foil shielded, UV stable RG-8X marine cable
