Black whip cut into three sections: ferrule base, ribbed spring section and rounded tip cap
Black whip cut into three sections: ferrule base, ribbed spring section and rounded tip cap
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Axis AW4 4.5dB Black 7mm Fibreglass UHF Antenna Whip 64cm

SKU: AW4
Price
$25
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Black whip cut into three sections: ferrule base, ribbed spring section and rounded tip cap

Axis AW4 4.5dB Black 7mm Fibreglass UHF Antenna Whip 64cm

$25

Product features

The Axis AW4 is a black 4.5dB fibreglass UHF whip, 64cm long and 7mm thick, made to screw onto a standard 5/16 inch by 26 TPI antenna base. It is a replacement whip, so it suits a driver who has snapped or worn out the top section and wants to keep the base and cable that are already fitted.

Why a 4.5dB whip

Low gain antennas send signal out in a fatter pattern, which helps in hilly country and around town where the signal bounces. Truckline, an Axis retailer, describes the 4.5dB gain as suited to built up areas and hilly terrain. A higher gain whip reaches further on flat open ground but drops out more in the hills.

The other common problem is a whip that has been through too many car washes and low branches. If the base and coax are fine, you only need to replace the stick.

Specifications

Gain 4.5dB
Length 64cm (635mm listed by retailers)
Thickness 7mm
Construction Fibreglass, full braid
Colour Black
Thread 5/16 inch x 26 TPI
Band UHF CB, pre tuned for 477MHz

Fitting

Unscrew the old whip, check the thread and the spring base for corrosion, and screw the AW4 on finger tight. If your base uses a grub screw, nip it up so the whip cannot back off over corrugations. Check the SWR if you have the gear, because a new whip on an old cable can expose a cable fault.

What's included

The whip only. No base, bracket or cable.

Warranty

This comes with the manufacturer's warranty through the Australian distributor. See the manufacturer's terms for details, plus our guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.

FAQ

Will it fit my existing antenna base?

It suits bases with a 5/16 inch 26 TPI thread, such as the Axis AK4. Check your base thread first.

Is it a full antenna?

No, it is the whip only.

Is it tuned already?

Retailers list it as pre tuned for 477MHz UHF.