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?
Can I tune the CB Marine antenna?
Why does my antenna system have a high SWR?


A: There can be quite a number of reasons for this. The most usual reasons are coax having been cut or altered, coax running through conduit, antennas located near metal objects, or people standing too close to the antenna while SWR readings are being taken.



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