Galaxy® VHF Antenna

Galaxy® antennas have long been revered as the industry standard for both performance and quality. Following a 20-plus year tradition, Shakespeare® Galaxy® antennas ensure reliable communication through high-quality materials and master craftsmanship with each and every antenna.

  • Thick brass and copper elements provide greater range, clarity, and efficiency
  • Stainless steel ferrule prevents rust
  • 20’ RG-8/X low-loss cable plus a solder free screw-on PL-259 connector included for easy installation
  • High-gloss polyurethane finish prevents yellowing
  • VSWR of <1.5:1 at 156.8 MHz
  • Bandwidth of 3 MHz within 2.0:1 VSWR
  • White/Fiberglass and Black/Fiberglass finishes*
  • 5-year warranty
  • Models:
    • 5018 (4318 Replacement Tip Available)
    • 5225-XT
    • 5226-XT*
    • 5230 (4202 Replacement Tip Available)
    • 5309-R (4318 Replacement Tip Available)
    • 5399
    • 5400-XT (does not include Easy Route hardware – must use the solder-style PL-259)
    • 5401-XT*
Model No. Height Sections dB Suggested Mount Max Input Power DC Ground Matching Antenna Color/Finish
5018  15' 2" 2 9dB 410-R 150 W No - Read Open -- white
5225-XT  8' 1 6dB 4187-HD or 5187 100 W Yes - Read Shorted 5225- XT-AIS white
5226-XT  8' 1 6dB 4187-HD or 5187 100 W Yes - Read Shorted 6420-R black
5230  14' 2 8dB 410-R 200 W Yes - Read Shorted -- white
5309-R  23' 2 9dB 410-R 150 W No - Read Open -- white
5399  9' 6" 2 6dB 4187-HD or 5187 100 W Yes - Read Shorted -- white
5400-XT  4' 1 3dB 4187-HD or 5187 50 W No - Read Open 5420-XT white
5401-XT  4' 1 3dB 4187-HD or 5187 50 W No - Read Open 5421-XT black

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