New VHF Antenna Technology Suppresses Pager and Other Out-of-band Interference

An end to squeeeeeks and sqwawwks

Boaters who use their VHF radios near busy ports or cities are often plagued with shrill interference noise caused by pagers, land mobile radios and other signals near the VHF marine band. Shakespeare has introduced a revolutionary filtering technology that greatly reduces this annoying problem.

Filter circuits are built right into an antenna, so boaters no longer need bulky and expensive external filters. The circuits also have almost no effect on antenna transmit performance, whereas the connecting cables used with external filters can decrease VHF system sensitivity. Shakespeare has integrated this technology into its two new Eliminator^TM Series VHF antennas: the 8', 6dB Galaxy® 5225-FLT and 17'6", 9dB Galaxy® 5018-FLT. These models otherwise offer the same excellent performance as their non-filtered counterparts, the 5225-XT and 5018.

The 5225-FLT features collinear-phased, 5/8-wave elements made of brass and copper for maximum range and efficiency. The 5018-FLT has phased 1/2-wave elements and provides outstanding long distance communication, thanks to its greater height and sophisticated design.

Both models come with a stainless steel ferrule, 20' of RG-8/X cable, PL-259 connector, 5-year warranty and an extra-tough fiberglass radome with a high-gloss polyurethane finish.

Suggested retail price of the Galaxy® 5225-FLT is $267.95. The Galaxy® 5018-FLT retails for $539.95.

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.