Shipboard Antennas
222-B
420" (10.6 m) SSB SHIPBOARD ANTENNA w/STEEL BASE | 1.8-30 MHz
Shakespeare® 222-B is a heavy-duty, 35 ft (10.6 m) SSB shipboard antenna engineered for reliable, high-performance communications across the 1.8–30 MHz frequency range. With a high wind rating of up to 125 mph, and rugged, two-section fiberglass construction with embedded copper conductors, this antenna delivers exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and durability in demanding marine environments.
Designed to withstand extreme environmental conditions, the 222-B features stainless steel fittings, acrylic-coated fiberglass, and a galvanized steel base. Its side-fed design allows direct deck or platform mounting without the need for porcelain insulators. The brass corona top cap eliminates corona at high power levels. Operating Temp: −58°F (-50°C) to 149°F (65°C)
- Band
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- SSB
- NSN
- 5985010521273
Features
- Bolt Hole Pattern: 4 ea. 21/32” dia. Mounting Holes on 6” dia. BHC, for 5/8” mounting bolts (not supplied)
- Feed Point: Side feed point 32” above mounting surface 5/16”-24 female, 1/2” deep. Feed point adapter with corona shield for soldering transmission line supplied.
- Corona Ball: Acrylic coated brass
- Conductors: Copper alloys
- Fittings: Type 303 stainless steel
- Flange: Max. Dia. 7.625”
- Material: Galvanized ductile iron
- Base Flash Over: 25,000 volts
Specifications
| Frequency Range | 1.8 - 30 MHz |
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| Radiation Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Instantaneous Bandwidth | 28.2 MHz (Needs Tuner) |
| Polarization | Vertical |
| Input Impedance | 50 OHMS Nominal |
| Power | 5 KW (avg.) |
| Height | 420" (10.6 m) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 65 lbs. (29.4 kg) |
| Wind Rating | 125 MPH |
| Color | White |