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Model 229-BA

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Shakespeare Model 229-BA 35ft Antenna


Shakespeare's 35-foot Model 229-BA antenna is constructed entirely of corrosion resistant, non-ferrous materials, ideally suited to shipboard and fixed station applications requiring non-magnetic antennas. The top section is made with parallel beryllium copper ribbon, embedded in Shakespeare fiberglass for maximum tip capacitance. The lower half of the antenna employs tubular copper conductors secured in the center of tapered fiberglass with polyurethane foam and terminating in a fiberglass mounting flange.

Shakespeare’s exclusive parallel-fiber fiberglass construction controls droop. When held horizontally, tip droop does not exceed 12”.

The bottom-fed Model 229-BA needs no costly porcelain insulators, and its base protects all electrical connections from exposure to weather. It can be bolted directly to the deck or platform, eliminating vulnerable insulators.

  • Entire antenna is non-magnetic
  • Two-section construction
  • Reinforced fiberglass base mounting flange
  • Shakespeare white fiberglass
  • Black version: 229-B
List Price: $3,895.00  
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229-BA Specifications
Frequency: 1.6 MHz to 30 MHz, down to 200 KHz with power reduced
Color & Finish: White
Max. Input Power: 1 KW (avg.) bottom feed
Wind Rating: 150 MPH
Mounting: US Navy/Coast Guard standard - 8 ea. 11/16” mounting holes equally spaced on a 10¾” dia. bolt hole circle. 5/8” mounting bolts not supplied
Construction: Shakespeare fiberglass process; non-magnetic materials
Shunt Capacitance at base: 15 pF
Feed Point: Bottom electrical feed point: Tapped ¼”-20 female½” deep. Screw, terminal lug and corona shield supplied
Corona Ball: Acrylic coated brass
Conductors: Copper alloys
Fittings: Center fitting: Silicon bronze materials
Flange: Max Dia 12.5"
Mounting flange: Reinforced fiberglass
Net Weight: 200 lbs. net (90.7 kg)
Shipping Weight: 295 lbs.
Base Flash Over: 25,000 volts
Notes: 1. Also available in black, see Model 229-BB
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