In times of emergency, a spare VHF antenna needs to be simple to spot and fast to mount. The V-Tronix SL156 Shorelink Emergency Antenna comes to the rescue with its bright yellow storage tube doubling as part of the mounting system. Recent design improvements to the SL156 make it more durable and easier to use than ever.

A convenient 22.9 cm waterproof metal tube protects this compact VHF antenna while in storage. Boat owners simply pre-install an included mounting clip on deck. If the emergency VHF antenna is called to service, the tube slides securely into the clip, then the antenna mounts to it. Once fully assembled, this VHF antenna is 40.6 cm long.

The V-Tronix SL156 system includes 6.1 m of RG-174 mini coax cable and a pre-installed PL-259 connector for quick and secure use when timing is critical.

Contact Shakespeare UK Operations, Enterprise Way, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8RY England. +44 (0) 1253 858787; Fax: +44 (0) 1253 859595. www.vtronix-antennas.com. Shakespeare is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH).