GME ABL014 Double Swivel Round Antenna Base - Suit AW36XX Whips - White
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GME ABL014 Double Swivel Round Antenna Base - Suit AW36XX Whips - White

SKU: ABL014
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$75
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Product features

White Double Swivel Round Marine Antenna Base Suits All AW36xx Whips, FME, Ground Independent, 5m Lead

Product Overview

The GME ABL014 is the white double swivel round marine antenna base in the ABL01x series, designed for the AW36xx range of GME marine antennas. It shares the same ground-independent design, fast-fit FME connector, 5m lead assembly, and frequency-coded insert system as the rectangular ABL013/ABL013B variants with a round base plate rather than rectangular, and double swivel adjustment for two-axis angular positioning.

The round base is particularly suited to stanchion tops, mast mounts, and circular tube mounting configurations where a rectangular base footprint would not align or seat correctly. The double swivel provides full mounting angle flexibility for positioning the antenna vertically regardless of the mounting surface angle.

The black version of this base is the ABL014B.

Features & Benefits

  • Round base plate — suited to stanchion tops, mast mounts, and circular tube or rail mounting configurations
  • Double swivel adjustment — two-axis adjustment for optimal antenna positioning across angled or non-flat mounting surfaces
  • White nylon construction — lightweight, corrosion-resistant; suited to white-hull and white-superstructure vessels
  • Suits all AW36xx series whips — plug-and-play compatibility with the full GME AW36xx marine antenna whip range
  • Ground-independent design — no conductive hull required; suits fibreglass, aluminium, and GRP vessels
  • FME connector included — fast-fit, no-solder whip connection and removal
  • 5m lead assembly included — ready-to-route cable for most vessel installations
  • Frequency-coded inserts included — VHF, AM/FM, and 27 MHz colour-coded inserts for frequency identification across multiple antenna installations
  • Black version available — the ABL014B is the black nylon equivalent

Technical Specs

Specification Detail
Brand GME
Part number ABL014
Colour White
Material White nylon
Product type Double swivel round marine antenna base
Swivel Double swivel
Base shape Round
Design Ground independent
Compatible whips GME AW36xx series
Cable / lead 5m lead assembly
Connector FME (included)
Inserts included VHF, AM/FM, 27 MHz colour-coded inserts
Black version ABL014B
Weight Not specified

Compatible With / Goes Well With

  • GME AW36xx series marine antenna whips — all models
  • VHF marine, AM/FM, and 27 MHz CB antenna installations
  • Fibreglass, aluminium, and GRP vessel hulls
  • Stanchion tops, mast mounts, and round tube mounting locations
  • ABL014B (black version) for matching pair installations

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a round base over a rectangular base?

Round bases suit mounting surfaces or fittings that have a circular form — stanchion tops, mast caps, rail-end fittings, and round tube adapters. A rectangular base cannot seat evenly or align correctly on these curved surfaces, while a round base centres and seats flush. If mounting on a flat deck surface, either base shape can work — the choice is then aesthetic or based on installation preference.

How does the ABL014 differ from the ABL013?

The ABL013 is a single swivel, rectangular base in white. The ABL014 is a double swivel, round base in white. Both share the same white nylon material, 5m lead assembly, FME connector, AW36xx whip compatibility, ground-independent design, and frequency-coded inserts. The base shape and swivel count are the differentiating factors.

What is the ABL01x series?

The ABL01x series is GME's modular range of plug-and-play marine antenna bases for AW36xx whips. It covers single and double swivel variants, round and rectangular base plates, in both black and white. The ABL014 is the white, double swivel, round option. The full range includes the ABL013 (white rectangular single swivel), ABL013B (black rectangular single swivel), ABL014B (black round double swivel), ABL012B (black rectangular double swivel), and others. Confirm the complete current range with GME.

What does the double swivel allow that a single swivel doesn't?

A single swivel adjusts in one plane. A double swivel adds a second independent pivot, allowing angular correction in two planes simultaneously — so the antenna can be positioned truly vertical even when mounted on a raked surface, angled stanchion, or non-horizontal deck area. This is the key advantage of double swivel bases in complex marine mounting situations.

What frequency inserts are included and what do they indicate?

The ABL014 includes colour-coded inserts for VHF, AM/FM, and 27 MHz. The inserts attach to the base and colour-match with the corresponding whip type for easy visual identification of which antenna serves which radio system — particularly useful on vessels with multiple antenna bases installed.