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METZ COMMUNICATION CORP. Manta 6 VHF Marine Antenna with Bracket

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  • METZ COMMUNICATION CORP. 206, MET206


VHF SAIL/MOTOR CRAFT ANTENNA provides alternate to large white fiberglass antenna for VHF/FM marine radios. Slim. Stainless steel 34" whip mounted to nickel plated post into 1-1/2" stainless steel coil. Outperforms conventional 54" 3db gain fiberglass antennas. Used by the USCG for search and rescue missions. Features stainless steel 17-7 ph whip, UV resistant cap, soldered connections, stainless steel housing, 250 watt power rating, 1/2 wave length-shunt fed, compression whip retainer, nickel plated support, low angle of radiation, lightning protection, internal ground, #16 AWG windings, epoxy filled coil, “O”-ring weather seal, SO-329 connector, stainless steel bracket and a SWR of less than 1.2:1. No ground plane is needed. Ideal for racing and is pretuned to marine band. Stores easily.


rhi
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022
Only reason I replaced the old unit was that the red and white vinyl protective caps had sublimated away after 25 years of UV exposure and I had the mast down for replacing the standing rigging. The alternative supplier whose name starts with an "S" (hint-'To be or not to be is the question') reliability level is far below Metz. How do I know?.... because I went through two "S" AIS antennas in 4 years. Each lasted 2 years and then the SWR went out of spec due to moisture intrusion in the end coil can.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
Last one lasted 30 years on top of a mast and it doesn't look like the design has changed much...good. A little pricey when you add up the bill of materials.
Tayloranne 13
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022
Works great. Struggle to get it on the top of the mast though… up we go!!
Leyton
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2020
Excellent service from supplier arrived on time, great quality product !!! Thanks
Kevin ward Davis
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019
Works well.
Lyra
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
This was a replacement for an old Metz that was missing some parts. Spoke to someone at Metz about how best to handle the replacement & they were very helpful. The install was easy to do and everything worked as it should the first time so I don't have to go up the mast again. Signal is loud and clear.
Francoischatelain00
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
My antenna stop to work after 35 days. I contacted the seller. The answer was simple please contact the manufacturer for the warranty, thanks my boat is in Europ. Customer Satisfaction = 0 !!! 100 € with the shipping !!! Be carreful no warranty, no customer centric
J. Bruno
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015
Antenna reception is very good on my husbands boat, and received it sooner than expected. Thanks
B. Evans
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2012
Mounted on a 20' skiff, console, not T-top. Works well, clear communication with decent reach. Excellent reception from USCG stations 80 miles N or S of me. Obviously, this short an antenna won't have the transmission reach a 8' antenna will mounted higher but it fits the boat well. It's used by the USCG on their RIBs. And after having mine mounded for a season on the ocean it's still working well and rust free.