Frequently Asked Questions

Shakespeare's team of experts compiled this handy list of some of the most commonly asked questions about marine antennas and marine communication. Choose a category to see the questions - the default display is VHF antennas. To see the answer to any question, just click the question.

Question Categories:

Can I cut the cable on my CB antenna?
Can I take the Marine CB antenna's PL-259 connector off to feed the coax through a hole?


A: No, this will change the tuning of the antenna - and also voids the warranty.

If coax needs to be passed through a bulkhead, you can add additional coax, which can be cut or altered, with a bulkhead mountable barrel connector that passes through the hole.

Reasonable lengths of excess cable can be rolled in a coil of at least 8 inch diameter and stowed in an out-of-the-way place.



Can I tune the CB Marine antenna?
Why does my antenna system have a high SWR?
Do I need a ground plane for my CB Marine Band antenna?
Which way should the radials for the Style 318-GBT Pogo Stick point?
Do I need to cut the Marine CB antenna's coax in wavelengths?