GME AD203 Folding Angle Adaptor Suit 5/16 Whips
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GME AD203 Folding Angle Adaptor Suit 5/16 Whips

SKU: AD203
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$49
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Product features

Folding Angle Adaptor for 5/16" Antennas Lower Your Whip for Low-Clearance Situations Without Replacing Your Base

Product Overview

The GME AD203 is a folding angle adaptor for use with any antenna that has a 5/16" female socket. It installs between the antenna base and the antenna whip, providing a hinge point that allows the whip to be angled or folded down useful for vehicles that regularly encounter low-clearance situations such as garages, car parks, wash bays, and drive-throughs, without requiring the purchase of a new fold-down base assembly.

Because it fits any antenna with a 5/16" female socket, the AD203 is compatible with the broad range of Australian 5/16" TPI standard antenna bases and whips from GME and other brands.

Features & Benefits

  • Folding angle adaptor — provides a fold point between the antenna base and whip without needing to replace the antenna base assembly
  • Suits any antenna with a 5/16" female socket — broad compatibility across the Australian 5/16" TPI antenna ecosystem
  • Practical for low-clearance access — allows the whip to be lowered for garages, car parks, wash bays, and similar situations
  • Genuine GME accessory — manufacturer-supplied adaptor for use with GME and compatible 5/16" antenna systems

Technical Specs

Specification Detail
Brand GME
Part number AD203
Product type Folding angle adaptor
Thread 5/16" female socket compatible
Fold angle range Not specified — confirm with GME
Max antenna rating Not specified — confirm with GME
Weight Not specified

Compatible With / Goes Well With

  • Any antenna with a 5/16" female base socket — confirm specific antenna compatibility with GME
  • GME and compatible 5/16" TPI UHF CB and CB antenna whips and bases
  • Vehicles that encounter regular low-clearance situations

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a folding angle adaptor and when would I use one?

A folding angle adaptor installs between the antenna base and the antenna whip, adding a pivot point that lets the whip be tilted or folded flat when needed. Common use cases include: the vehicle regularly parks in a low-clearance garage or car park; frequent drive-through or wash bay visits; any situation where a fully upright antenna would contact an overhead obstruction. Rather than purchasing a completely different fold-down antenna base, the AD203 adds this capability to an existing standard antenna installation.

How does the AD203 differ from a fold-down base like the ABL005?

The ABL005 is a complete replacement antenna base and lead assembly for the AE409L antenna that includes a built-in fold-down mechanism. The AD203 is an adaptor that fits between an existing base and any 5/16" antenna whip, adding folding capability without replacing the base. The AD203 is the more versatile option for existing installations; the ABL005 is the correct option for the AE409L antenna as a complete base replacement.

What antennas is the AD203 compatible with?

The AD203 suits any antenna with a 5/16" female socket — covering the majority of Australian UHF CB and CB antenna bases and whips using the 5/16" TPI thread standard. This includes most GME antenna products as well as compatible whips from other brands.

What angle can the adaptor fold to?

The fold angle range is not confirmed in the available supplier data. Contact GME or your supplier to confirm the fold angle range before purchasing.

Does a folding adaptor affect antenna performance?

At the fold point, the adaptor introduces a mechanical joint in the antenna's base. When the antenna is in the fully upright position, performance should be comparable to a standard base. A folded or partially angled antenna will have reduced effective height and a different radiation pattern, which affects range. The adaptor should always be returned to the fully upright position before operating the radio for best performance.