10 Best VHF Marine Antennas

If you’re planning on installing a marine VHF radio on your vessel, you’re definitely going to want to install a durable, premium quality marine VHF antenna, too.

we’ve put together a collection of the best VHF Marine Antennas that are currently available on the market. To help you find the perfect VHF Marine Antenna among a wide variety of options, we constantly update our collection with new and trending models.

10 Best VHF Marine Antennas

Based on dozens of customer reviews and ratings, the followings are the top 10 best-selling VHF Marine Antennas:

#	Preview	Product	Price
1		Shakespeare 4′ Centennial VHF Antenna	$56.50	View Product
2		Shakespeare 5400-XT 4′ Galaxy Antenna with 3dB Gain	$138.89	View Product
3		Shakespeare 6225-R Phase III VHF Antenna – 8′ VHF Marine Band 6dB Gain , White	$272.80	View Product
4		Shakespeare 5230 Galaxy VHF Marine Band Antenna, 14′	$397.79	View Product
5		HYS VHF Marine Antenna Low-Profile 156-163Mhz Antennas W/16.4ft(5m) RG58 Low Loss Premium Coaxial…	$36.99	View Product
6		Shakespeare 5241-R Low Profile 3′ VHF Marine Antenna	$92.50	View Product
7		Shakespeare 5215 VHF 36-Inch Low-Profile Stainless Steel Antenna	$52.06	View Product
8		Shakespeare SHA-5226-XT, Black	$157.94	View Product
9		HYS VHF Band Amateur 156-163Mhz Low-Profile Marine Antenna with Stainless Steel L-Bracket Hole &…	$43.99	View Product
10		Digital Antenna 529-VW-S 8-ft White VHF Antenna with Cable	$274.01	View Product

Top Rated VHF Marine Antenna Reviews

Since we’ve mentioned 10 different models of VHF Marine Antennas on the above list, it may be difficult for you to find the right one for your needs. This is why we listed the key features of each of these VHF Marine Antennas below:

Sale1

Shakespeare 4′ Centennial VHF Antenna

$56.50

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Product Highlights:

• VHF Antenna
• 4′ length
• 3dB gain
• 1″-14 threaded mount

Sale2

Shakespeare 5400-XT 4′ Galaxy Antenna with 3dB Gain

$138.89

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Product Highlights:

• Includes antenna with 1″ – 14 thread stainless ferrule
• 20′ RG-8X coax & PL-259 connector
• Center-fed 1/2 wave coaxial
• Brass and copper elements to maximum range
• Stainless steel ferrule with standard 1 inch to 14 thread
• Includes 20 feet cable and a connector
• Suggested mount shakespeare style 4187

3

Shakespeare 6225-R Phase III VHF Antenna – 8′ VHF Marine Band 6dB Gain , White

$272.80

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Product Highlights:

• Silver-plated outer conductor, copper inner conductor
• Stainless steel mounting sleeve
• Type SO-239 connector inside mounting sleeve for easy mounting and dismounting for stowage
• Suggested Mount: Shakespeare 4187-HD Ratchet Mount
• 8′ (2.4m) VHF Marine Band 6dB Gain

4

Shakespeare 5230 Galaxy VHF Marine Band Antenna, 14′

$397.79

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Product Highlights:

• Brass and copper elements for maximum range and efficiency
• Stainless steel ferrule with standard 1-inch-14 thread
• Includes 20ft RG-8/X cable and a PL-259 connector
• 2 Sections: Base 94in, Tip 74in – UPS shippable

5

HYS VHF Marine Antenna Low-Profile 156-163Mhz Antennas W/16.4ft(5m) RG58 Low Loss Premium Coaxial Cable with PL259

$36.99

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Product Highlights:

• Marine Antenna VHF 156-163MHz, 2 dBi signal with up to 50W of power;
• W/16.4ft(5m) RG58 Low Loss Premium Coaxial Cable With PL259;
• VHF Rubber Antenna Designed for any 156-163MHz device for receivers, 156-163MHz antenna for 156-163MHz device receivers to improve signal in receiving and transmitting.
• Stainless Steel L-bracket&U-bolts, it comes with U-bolts which can be used with the attached plate for pole mounting.
• The antenna does not come with mast pole mount; it comes with TWO U-bolt which can be used with the attached plate for pole mounting.
• Comes with mount and screws, easy to carry and install, the body of the VHF Marine Antenna makes it highly resilient to your Boat, Yacht etc use.
• HYS VHF Marine Antenna made of high quality rubber with cable and clip, it will help you get longer communication range.

6

Shakespeare 5241-R Low Profile 3′ VHF Marine Antenna

$92.50

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Product Highlights:

• VHF Antenna
• 3′ length
• 3dB gain
• 1″-14 threaded mount
• Sealed, tin-plated copper wire coil
• Requires mount with center hole for passage of the supplied 15′ RG-58 cable
• PL-259 connector included
• Stainless steel whip (36 inch)
• Suggested mount styles 4187, 4188-S, or 4190 ratchet mounts

Sale7

Shakespeare 5215 VHF 36-Inch Low-Profile Stainless Steel Antenna

$52.06

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Product Highlights:

• VHF Antenna
• 3′ length
• 3dB gain
• Mast mount
• SHAKESPEARE VHF 3FT 5215 3DB
• A stainless steel “L” bracket (supplied) is recommended for mounting
• 5215 has an SO-239 connector on the bottom
• Shakespeare limited warranty: 2 years

8

Shakespeare SHA-5226-XT, Black

$157.94

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Product Highlights:

• VHF Antenna
• 8′ length
• 6dB gain
• 1″-14 threaded mount. Black
• Bandwidth-3 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR. Coax Supplied- 20 ft of RG-8/X. Connector Supplied- PL-259, not installed

9

HYS VHF Band Amateur 156-163Mhz Low-Profile Marine Antenna with Stainless Steel L-Bracket Hole & W/16.4ft(5m) RG-58 Coax Cable for Standard Horizon Icom Cobra Uniden VHF Marine Radios

$43.99

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Product Highlights:

• Marine Antenna VHF 156-163MHz, 2.5 dBi signal with up to 50W of power; W/16.4ft(5m) RG58 Low Loss Premium Coaxial Cable With PL259;
• VHF Whip Antenna Designed for any 156-163MHz device for receivers, 156-163MHz antenna for 156-163MHz device receivers to improve signal in receiving and transmitting.
• Stainless Steel L-bracket&U-bolts, it comes with U-bolts which can be used with the attached plate for pole mounting.
• The antenna does not come with mast pole mount; it comes with TWO U-bolt which can be used with the attached plate for pole mounting.
• Comes with mount and screws, easy to carry and install, the body of the VHF Marine Antenna makes it highly resilient to your Boat, Yacht etc use.

10

Digital Antenna 529-VW-S 8-ft White VHF Antenna with Cable

$274.01

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Product Highlights:

• 8-Ft length
• Solder connections
• High-glass finish
• Includes 20′ Rgb-8x cable with Gold connectors

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Final Words

So, these are all of the Best VHF Marine Antennas available on the market. We hope this collection was helpful to find the right VHF Marine Antenna for the money. However, we recommend checking out the features, benefits, and problems of each of these VHF Marine Antennas before taking your decision.