The Scout KS-43 is an 8 foot white VHF antenna with 6 dB gain for long-range communication, collinear-phased with solid brass and copper elements and an extra heavy-duty fiberglass whip. It is foam injected and 100 percent waterproof, has a stainless steel ferrule with a standard 1 inch by 14 thread mount, and is supplied with 6 meters of RG-8X cable including a PL-259 connector, operating at 156-162 MHz with a 50 watt maximum power input.

8' White VHF Antenna 6dB Heavy Stainless Steel Ferrule with 6M RG-8x Includes PL-259 Heavy Duty Offshore Antenna KS-43

The KS-43 is the best-performing VHF antenna of the Scout range, specifically designed to guarantee long-range communication and endless duration for boaters who want more than a good VHF antenna. Collinear-phased, made with solid brass and copper elements, and extra heavy-duty fiberglass 1,5 mm thick.

Moreover, the antenna is totally foam injected with the Scout 100% waterproof technique, making it perfectly sealed and with an outstanding resistance to harsh environments. Water, wind, ice, and high speed are good friends. The fiberglass whip is black painted, to make the antenna fit with the most modern boats.

The antenna is supplied with 6m (20′) high-performance RG-8X cable with 97% copper braid coverage, which guarantees perfect shielding from external interferences. Stainless steel ferrule with standard 1″ x 14 threads to fit on every type of mount (stainless steel/chrome brass mounts are suggested).

Features:

• High-performance 6 dB antenna
• Extra heavy-duty fiberglass whip
• Foam injected – 100% waterproof

Specifications:

• Frequency: 156-162 MHz
• Impedance: 50 ohms
• Electrical length: 1/2 λ + 1/2 λ
• V.S.W.R.: < 1,5:1
• Polarization: Vertical
• Gain: 6 dB
• Max power input: 50 W
• DC ground: Yes
• Whip material: Fiberglass
• Coaxial cable: 6 m (19.6′) RG-8X
• Mounting: 1″ x 14 thread
• Length: 2,4 m (8′)
• Weight: 0,86 kilo