New Compact Antenna Provides Big Antenna Performance

Little Giant^TM series antennas

Boaters who are in the market for a VHF marine antenna that provides an excellent value should check out the new Galaxy® 5400-XT Little Giant^TM 3dB antenna from Shakespeare. This little gem measures just 4' tall but provides "big antenna" communication capabilities.

A key contributor to the 5400-XT's surprising performance is its heavy-duty fiberglass radome, which can withstand the high wind loads and extra stress associated with placement on T-tops, hard tops and radar arches. These elevated mounting locations allow the 5400-XT to provide communication distances normally associated with much taller antennas.

Like all Shakespeare Galaxy® models, the 5400-XT features top-quality construction, with its brass and copper elements, hand-soldered connections, and a center-fed, 1/2-wave, coaxial sleeve design. Also included are a stainless steel ferrule, 20' of RG-8X cable and a PL-259 connector.

The Galaxy® high-gloss, white, polyurethane finish helps keep the antenna looking new for years. The unit is also available in black as the 5401-XT. A 5-year Galaxy® warranty applies.

Suggested retail price of the Galaxy® 5400-XT or 5401-XT is $159.95.

Founded in 1897, Shakespeare is the world leader and innovator in fiberglass reinforced composite antenna technologies for military, commercial, and consumer markets. Copies of Shakespeare's catalogs of marine antennas and electronics products are available free by writing Shakespeare Electronic Products Group, 6111 Shakespeare Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, or by calling the company at 803-227-1590.