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Salty John boat products for the cruising sailor

Salty John boat products for the cruising sailor

Metz Manta-6 Marine VHF Antenna

 

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Metz Manta- 6 Marine VHF Antenna (aerial)

Your VHF Radio is only as good as the antenna to which it is connected!

Get the best antenna in the world at less than the price of an ordinary one:

  • Probably the best VHF antenna (aerial) made.
  • Used exclusively by the U.S. Coastguard on their Search and Rescue vessels.
  • Used by UK Search and Rescue Services.
  • Lifetime warranty on the antenna coil.
  • Stainless steel construction – Body and whip.
  • Suitable for rail mount and masthead applications.

Article on Marine VHF Antennas (aerials) and their installation
Marine VHF Antennas (aerials) and their installation.pdf 208kb

All prices include Postage and Packing to UK and Euro zone. For rest of the world prices please email info@saltyjohn.co.uk.

GBP
GBP 
Metz Manta -6 £49.95
Euro
Euro 
Metz Manta -6 €69.95

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Technical Specification Summary:

  • SWR is less than 1.2:1
  • ½ wavelength (3dBi gain, ideal for mast head applications)
  • Frequency range 156 – 163 MHz
  • No ground plane needed
  • Weighs 8 ounces (225 grams)

This is a very high quality stainless steel marine antenna (aerial). It is ideal for masthead mounting due to low weight, stainless construction and UV resistance. This antenna is also suitable for deck level mounting where it will outperform a typical 54 inch fibreglass antenna (aerial).

The 34 inch (0.87m) 17-7ph stainless steel whip and body are durable, resistant to bird strikes and don't suffer the rapid degradation that can occur with fibreglass antennas (aerials).

It comes with the main body, the whip antenna (aerial), and a stainless steel support bracket, lifetime warranty on the antenna coil and an SO-239 connector.

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J. Schofield Ltd (Salty John Boat Products).
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