Shakespeare Electronic Products Group
U.S. Operations: 6111 Shakespeare Rd. · Columbia, SC 29223 · 803-227-1590 · Fax: 803-419-3099 · www.shakespeare-marine.com
U.K. Operations: Enterprise Way, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8RY, England · +44 (0) 1253 858787 · Fax: +44 (0) 1253-859595 · www.vtronix-antennas.com
Shakespeare Co., LLC is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH)
Style 390-1
Thank you for purchasing a Shakespeare antenna product.
Shakespeare works hard to build reliability and durability into all of its
products for maximum customer satisfaction. Customer comments are
welcome. Before installing, please study the diagram and check parts
supplied against those listed.
IMPORTANT! Please read all instructions before installing.
The Style 390-1 is a 23’ (7 m), two-section SSB whip antenna
with conductors running full length and an anodized Almag 35
aluminum base flange and a side feed termination band. This antenna’s
design supports transmitter power up to 1 KW.
Tools required:
Crescent wrench or 1/2” open-end wrench
Installation Instructions
Choose a mounting location that is as free as possible from
obstructions, and as far as possible from other antennas and other
strong sources of RF.
1a. You
must
apply Loctite 242 thread locking compound to the Tip
Section’s ferrule threads and the Base Section’s upper ferrule
threads before assembly to ensure that the Tip Section remains
securely tightened while in service.
1b. Thread the Tip Section onto the Base Section’s upper ferrule,
including the lockwasher as shown in the diagram, and securely
tighten.
2. Mount the antenna to a deck using a suitable hardware (not
supplied) and the mounting holes in the aluminum base plate.
3. SSB antennas and transceivers require adequate grounding systems.
Follow the radio manufacturer’s instructions for connecting this
antenna to your SSB radio system.
Tech Tip: This antenna will read “shorted” from Point A
to Point B (see diagram) when tested with an ohm meter
or continuity tester.
©1994, 2003, 2006 Shakespeare Co. · Form I-390-1: rev. 07/26/2012
Supplied Parts
1 Base section antenna
assembly
1 Tip section
1 3/8” Lockwasher
1 Tube Loctite 242
thread locking
compound
35-90-1
108-00
Lockwasher
Tip Section
3/8”-24 threads
Termination band
Base Section
WARNING: Installation of this product near
power lines is dangerous! Check for overhead
wires before installing.
Apply Loctite
242 to threads
Point A
Point B
