Shakespeare Electronic Galaxy Style 5225-XT-AIS Installation Instructions Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Shakespeare antenna product.
Customer comments are welcome. Before installing, please study
the diagram and check parts supplied against those listed.

IMPORTANT! Please read all instructions before installing.

The Style 5225-XT-AIS is a Galaxy® Series, collinear-phased
5/8-wave antenna of 8’

overall length and heavy duty construction.

It is specifically designed for use with AIS equipment, and meets
the strict requirements of the AIS specification. The one-section,
6dB antenna has a stainless steel ferrule and a 20’ RG 8/X low-loss
cable.

Galaxy® Style 5225-XT-AIS

Supplied Parts

1 Antenna assembly
1 PL-259 Connector with instruction sheet
1 Grommet plug (see Tech Tips)

Tools required: Soldering iron (40-watt min., 75-watt
max.), resin core solder, pocket knife, wire cutters.

Installation Instructions

Choose a mounting location that is as high as feasible, as free
as possible from obstructions, and as far as possible from other
antennas and strong sources of RF. The recommended mount
is Shakespeare’s Style 4187 stainless steel ratchet mount (sold
separately). This antenna can be mounted self supporting.

1. Mount the antenna according to the directions included with the

mount you choose.

2. Route the cable to your transceiver, keeping it as far as possible

from other electrical equipment and cables. Any excess cable

should be rolled in a coil of at least 8” diameter and stowed in an

out-of-the-way place away from other electrical cabling.

3. Attach the PL-259 connector according to the instructions packed

with the connector.

Cleaning Instructions

To clean the antenna, use mild dishwashing liquid (one that is not
harsh to the hands and without ammonia) in lukewarm water.

One-section

Antenna

Tech Tips

This antenna will read “short
circuit” when tested with an ohm
meter or continuity tester.

The 50-ohm coaxial cable
should remain at least 3 feet
in length, measured from the
point where the cable exits the
antenna.

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.

WARNING: Do not let paint solvents, cleaning solvents, or adhesive
caulking come in contact with the antenna. Chemicals in these materials

might destroy the nish.

Shakespeare Electronic Products Group

U.S. Operations: 6111 Shakespeare Rd. · Columbia, SC 29223 · 803-227-1590 · Fax: [phone] · www.shakespeare-marine.com

U.K. Operations: Enterprise Way, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7

©1999, 2003, 2005 Shakespeare Co. ·

Form I-5225-XT-AIS 10/05/2014

Coax cable

To VHF transceiver

PL-259 Connector

8RY, England · [phone] · Fax: [phone] · www.vtronix-antennas.com

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