Navico 2.5m (8-ft) Black Fiberglass Quick-Fit VHF Antenna

The Navico VHF antenna 000-14968-001 measures 2.5 meters (8 feet) in length.

This antenna is made of Ultraglass fiberglass, giving it robustness suited to the marine environment.

The antenna provides a 6 dB gain, ensuring reliable transmission and reception of VHF signals.

The antenna is black.

The antenna weighs 0.385 kg.

The "Quick-Fit" system is a feature that simplifies the installation and removal of the antenna. It consists of two interchangeable parts, allowing you to detach or replace the antenna without handling the cable.

Yes, this antenna is designed for marine communication, ensuring VHF signal transmission and reception.

Ultraglass fiberglass is a composite material used for its strength and durability, providing a solid and marine-condition-resistant construction.

This is a Fixed Mount type antenna, designed for fixed installation on a boat.

Yes, its "ultraglass" fiberglass construction makes it robust and durable, suitable for resisting harsh marine environmental conditions.

The Quick-Fit system, made up of two interchangeable parts, allows for simplified installation and removal. It makes cable routing through bulkheads easier thanks to the FastFit connectors and lets you remove or replace the antenna without touching the wiring.

No, one of the advantages of the Quick-Fit system is that it allows you to remove or replace the antenna without having to handle or disconnect the coaxial cable, which simplifies storage or maintenance.

The FastFit connectors are designed to make cable routing through bulkheads easier, simplifying installation and reducing intrusion.

Yes, thanks to its two-part Quick-Fit system, the antenna can be easily disassembled, greatly simplifying storage or maintenance operations.

This antenna is compatible with marine systems from B&G, Lowrance, and Simrad.

The antenna is specifically designed to be compatible with B&G, Lowrance, and Simrad marine systems. While VHF antennas use standards, full compatibility with other brands cannot be guaranteed without verifying your equipment's specifications and connectors.

Yes, this antenna is part of the "VHF - Fixed Mount" family, meaning it is designed for use with fixed VHF radios permanently installed on a boat.

Yes, the antenna is classified as VHF/AIS/Safety type, which indicates it can be used for receiving and transmitting VHF signals, including those from AIS systems.

The Quick-Fit system of the antenna integrates FastFit connectors to simplify cable routing through bulkheads. The final connection of the antenna to the VHF radio is typically via a standard PL-259 connector for marine VHF systems, although the exact type of connector on the cable supplied with the antenna is not specified in the description.