GME ABL017 Elevated Feed Antenna Base - Stainless Steel

GME ABL017 Elevated-Feed Stainless Steel Antenna Base with PL259 Ground Independent

An elevated-feed stainless steel antenna base from GME, the ABL017 features a ground-independent design, 4.5 metres of low-loss foam coaxial cable, a BSW thread, and a pre-supplied PL259 connector (GME part number PL25292S), suiting fibreglass, aluminium, and non-metallic surfaces across 4WD, marine, and recreational applications.

Product overview

The GME ABL017 is an elevated-feed stainless steel antenna base with 4.5 metres of low-loss foam coaxial cable and a PL259 connector, GME part number PL25292S. Like the ABL002 and ABL002F, the ABL017 uses the same ground-independent elevated-feed design and BSW thread, but with a PL259 connector included in the box rather than the unspecified connector of the ABL002 or the FME connector of the ABL002F.

The ground-independent design means the ABL017 does not rely on a conductive steel vehicle or vessel body for antenna ground plane, making it suitable for fibreglass, aluminium, and non-metallic surfaces across 4WD, marine, and recreational applications.

Features and benefits

Elevated-feed ground-independent design: No conductive vehicle or vessel body required for ground plane, suiting fibreglass, aluminium, and non-metallic surfaces.

Stainless steel construction: Corrosion-resistant construction suited to marine, coastal, and outdoor environments.

PL259 connector included (PL25292S): The PL259 is pre-supplied in the box, requiring no separate connector purchase for standard radio connections.

4.5m low-loss foam coaxial cable: Minimises signal attenuation over the full cable run.

BSW thread: Confirm your antenna uses BSW thread before purchasing. Not compatible with 5/16" TPI or other thread standards.

Suits 4WD, marine, and recreational applications: The ground-independent design is appropriate across all of these installation types.

Technical specs

Compatible with

The ABL017 is compatible with antennas using a BSW thread base. Confirm your antenna uses BSW thread before purchasing. Suits radios with a standard PL259 antenna socket. Suitable for fibreglass, aluminium, steel, and non-metallic vehicle and vessel bodies, including 4WD, marine, and recreational installations where ground-dependent bases are not suitable.

Frequently asked questions

How does the ABL017 differ from the ABL002 and ABL002F?
All three are elevated-feed stainless steel bases with ground-independent design, BSW thread, and 4.5m low-loss foam coax. The ABL002's connector is unspecified in the available source data. The ABL002F has an FME connector. The ABL017 has a PL259 connector, PL25292S. Choose the ABL017 for installations connecting to a standard PL259 radio socket, or the ABL002F for radios with an FME socket.

What is the PL25292S connector?
PL25292S is the GME part number for the specific PL259 connector included with the ABL017. PL259 is the standard UHF series coaxial connector widely used across CB and UHF radio installations in Australia, threading into the SO239 socket on most standard mobile and base station CB/UHF radios.

Does the BSW thread accept 5/16" TPI antenna whips?
No. BSW and 5/16" TPI are different, incompatible thread standards. Always confirm that your intended antenna whip uses a BSW thread before purchasing the ABL017. The ABL001 with 5/16" TPI ground-dependent design is the appropriate choice for standard 5/16" TPI antennas.

What applications is the ABL017 designed for?
The ABL017 suits any application where a ground-independent antenna mounting is required, including fibreglass boats and vessels, aluminium ute canopies, non-metallic roof structures, and any 4WD or recreational vehicle body where a conventional ground-dependent base would not perform correctly.

Is a splash-proof cap included with the ABL017?
A splash-proof cap is not confirmed in the available source data for the ABL017. Contact us before purchasing to confirm whether one is included.