Shakespeare Electronic PHASE III 6396-AIS-R User manual

6396-AIS-R
4’ AIS Antenna
SHAKESPEARE®MARINE
www.shakespeare-marine.com
U.S. Operations: 6111 Shakespeare Rd. · Columbia, SC 29223 · 803-227-1590 · 800-845-7750
U.K. Operations: Enterprise Way, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8RY, England · [phone] · Fax: [phone]
©2021 and TM Shakespeare Company, LLC. All rights reserved. 35-90-1584-00 rev: 8/4/21
TM
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.
The 6396-AIS -R is a Phase III series 162 MHz AIS Marine antenna
of 4’ overall length, including the 1”-14 thread adapter, with
stainless steel ferrules and a female SO-259 connector. The
heavy-duty, one-section, end-fed ⁄-wave antenna is specifically
designed for use with AIS equipment, and meets the strict
requirements of the AIS specification. The design of the Phase III
antenna series facilitates mounting to a mast or attachment to
a standard marine mount.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
• Screwdriver
• Drill
• Drill bits sized according to cable
• Wrench
Other tools or supplies that are appropriate to your specific
application may also be needed.
SUPPLIED PARTS:
1 Antenna assembly
1 1”-14 thread adapter
1 Grommet Plug (see Tech Tips)
1 Coupling nut
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1 Length of coaxial cable
1 PL-259 connector appropriate to the
type of coax you are using
1 PL-259 connector for connection to
your radio
U-bolts, stainless steel strapping and appropriate
hardware, if mounting the antenna to a mast
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
To clean the antenna, use mild dish washing liquid (one that is not
harsh to the hands and without ammonia) in lukewarm water.
WARNING: Do not let paint solvents, cleaning solvents or adhesive
caulking come in contact with the antenna. Chemicals in these
materials might destroy the finish.
IMPORTANT! Please read all instructions before installing.
ANTENNA
ASSEMBLY
COUPLING RING
O-RING
1”-14 THREAD
(FEMALE)
COAX CABLE WITH
PL-259 CONNECTOR
(EACH SOLD
SEPARATELY)
REMOVE GROMMET
PLUG IF CABLE IS
TO EXIT THROUGH
THE SIDE
TECH TIP:This antenna
will read “short circuit” when
tested with an ohm meter or
continuity tester.
For installations where the
cable exits through the bottom
center of the antenna’s ferrule,
replace the grommet at the
exit hole in the ferrule with
the supplied Grommet Plug.
6396-R
AIS

6396-AIS-R
4’ AIS Antenna
SHAKESPEARE®MARINE
www.shakespeare-marine.com
U.S. Operations: 6111 Shakespeare Rd. · Columbia, SC 29223 · 803-227-1590 · 800-845-7750
U.K. Operations: Enterprise Way, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8RY, England · [phone] · Fax: [phone]
©2021 and TM Shakespeare Company, LLC. All rights reserved. 35-90-1584-00 rev: 8/4/21
TM
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT A LOCATION FOR THE ANTENNA
Choose a location that is as high as feasible, as free as
practical from obstructions, and as far as possible from
other antennas and strong sources of RF. Cable runs
should be kept as short as possible. If cable length
exceeds 25’, the use of RG-8X or RG-8 A/U coax (sold
separately) is highly recommended, to reduce signal
attenuation caused by the cable.
HOW TO MOUNT THE ANTENNA TO A DECK OR BULK-
HEAD, USING A MARINE MOUNT
The recommended mount is a Shakespeare Style 4187-HD
Stainless Steel Ratchet Mount (sold separately). Use the
1”-14 thread adapter (supplied) to attach the antenna to
the mount. The slot in the side of the thread adapter will
accommodate up to RG-213 size coax cable.
1. Bolt the mount to the deck or bulkhead according to the
directions included with the mount you choose. Be sure
to heed any cautions, included with the antenna mount,
regarding drilling fiberglass surfaces.
2. Thread the 1”-14 thread adapter onto the mount and
hand tighten.
3. Feed the coax through the slot in the side of the thread
adapter or through the bottom and through the hole in
your antenna mount, if one is provided.
4. Install a male PL-259 connector (sold separately) for
the size coax that you have chosen, according to the
instructions packed with the connector.
5. Attach the PL-259 connector to the base of the antenna
and tighten securely.
6. Place the rubber O-ring in the groove on the antenna
ferrule.
7. Seat the antenna ferrule on top of the 1”-14 thread
adapter and tighten the coupling ring securely. The
adapter has special facets to prevent the antenna from
rotating once the coupling ring has been tightened.
HOW TO MOUNT THE ANTENNA TO A MAST:
1. Feed the coax through the slot in the side of the thread
adapter or through its bottom.
2. Install a male PL-259 connector (sold separately) for
the size coax that you have chosen, according to the
instructions packed with the connector.
3. Attach the PL-259 connector to the base of the antenna
and tighten securely.
4. Strap the thread adapter to the mast using stainless
steel U-bolts, a mast
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
1. Route the coaxial cable to your radio, keeping it as far
as possible from other electrical equipment and cables.
2. Connect the Motorola type plug to your radio’s
antenna port mounting device, or strapping and
appropriate hardware (not supplied).
5. Place the rubber O-ring in the groove on the antenna
ferrule.
6. Seat the antenna ferrule on top of the thread adapter
and tighten the coupling ring securely. The adapter has
special facets to prevent the antenna from rotating once
the coupling ring has been tightened.
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
1. Route the coaxial cable to your radio, keeping it as far
as possible from other electrical equipment and cables.
2. Install a connector (sold separately) that is appropriate
for your size coax and your radio’s antenna connection.