{"product_id":"shakespeare-stainless-0-94-m-vhf-whip-antenna-with-pl-259-4boats","title":"Shakespeare 0.9m VHF Marine Antenna 3dB Stainless Steel Whip 20m Cable \u0026 Bracket","description":"\u003c!-- \n  ***********************************************************\n  EBAY LISTING DATA\n  ***********************************************************\n  OPTIMIZED EBAY TITLE (80 Chars): Shakespeare 0.9m VHF Marine Antenna 3dB Stainless Steel Whip 20m Cable \u0026 Bracket\n  SEO NOTES: Research confirmed SKU MD20. High-gain 3dB marine antenna for sailboats and powerboats. Includes 20m RG-58 cable and PL-259 connector. \n--\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"Shakespeare 0.9m Stainless Steel Whip VHF Antenna with 20m Cable \u0026 Bracket\",\n    \"description\": \"High-performance Shakespeare 0.9m (3ft) stainless steel whip VHF marine antenna. Designed for masthead or side mounting, featuring 3dB gain and supplied with 20m of RG-58 cable.\",\n    \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Shakespeare\" },\n    \"sku\": \"MD20\",\n    \"mpn\": \"MD20\",\n    \"offers\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/4boats.co.uk\/products\/shakespeare-0-9m-stainless-steel-whip-vhf-antenna-pl259-20m-cable-bracket\",\n      \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n      \"price\": \"{{ product.price | money_without_currency }}\",\n      \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n    }\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eShakespeare 0.9m VHF Antenna (MD20)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003ePremium Stainless Steel Whip with 20m Cable Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Shakespeare MD20 is a highly durable, low-profile VHF marine antenna designed to withstand the most rugged offshore environments. Featuring a 0.9m (3ft) stainless steel whip, this antenna is a favorite for sailboat mastheads and small-to-medium powerboats where low windage and high performance are essential. The antenna is hermetically sealed in epoxy resin to prevent water ingress and ensure long-term reliability in saltwater conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-left: 5px solid #27ae60; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #27ae60;\"\u003eRELIABILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to meet professional marine standards with a sealed tinned-copper coil for maximum range and signal clarity.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ 3dB Gain for excellent short-to-mid range communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Lightweight stainless steel whip (0.94m length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Low windage design ideal for sailboat mastheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Complete kit with 20m RG-58 cable \u0026amp; PL-259 plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Integrated mounting bracket included\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e156 - 162 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e3 dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVSWR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e20 Metres (RG-58)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003ePL-259 Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e0.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatibility \/ Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eVessel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMasthead Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSailboats \/ Yachts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard fit for masthead using supplied L-bracket.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSide Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowerboats \/ RIBs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCan be mounted to vertical surfaces or consoles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAIS Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAll Vessels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBroadband design works with standard VHF and AIS.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eOEM Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShakespeare \/ V-Tronix Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMD20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5215-D (Antenna Body Only equivalent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSquatty Body® \/ Masthead Whip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eIs this a genuine original part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eYes, this is a genuine Shakespeare Marine product (formerly branded as V-Tronix), ensuring the highest build quality and signal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eHow do I know if it is compatible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWe recommend checking the SKU\/MPN and Cross Reference list provided above. If your original part number matches any of these, it is a guaranteed fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eCan the 20-metre cable be shortened?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eYes, the RG-58 cable can be cut to your required length during installation. You will then need to fit the supplied PL-259 connector to the radio end of the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please verify your original part number against the references above before purchasing. 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