GME AE2001 320mm Rubber 27mhz Antenna
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GME AE2001 320mm Rubber 27mhz Antenna

SKU: AE2001
Price
$42
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Product features

320mm Rubber 27 MHz CB Antenna Black, Pre-Tuned, Ground Dependent. Whip Only.

Product Overview

The GME AE2001 is a 320mm black rubber whip antenna for 27 MHz CB radio, part of GME's pre-tuned 27 MHz antenna range. Available in a variety of lengths and styles, the AE2001 offers a compact 320mm form factor suited to installations where a full-length whip is not practical.

The AE2001 uses a ground-dependent design it relies on the vehicle's metal body as a ground plane for optimal antenna performance. It is not suited to fibreglass, aluminium, or non-metallic vehicle bodies without a ground-independent (elevated-feed) antenna or NGP base.

Whip only the antenna base, coaxial cable, and radio are not included. A compatible 27 MHz antenna base is required separately.

Features & Benefits

  • 320mm black rubber whip — compact flexible rubber antenna suited to installations where a shorter 27 MHz antenna is preferred
  • Pre-tuned for 27 MHz — factory-tuned for use on the 27 MHz CB band; no adjustment required
  • Ground-dependent design — uses the vehicle's metal body as ground plane; requires a ferrous (steel) mounting surface for correct antenna performance
  • Whip only — no base, cable, or radio included; a compatible 27 MHz antenna base is required separately

Technical Specs

Specification Detail
Brand GME
Part number AE2001
Product type 27 MHz CB antenna whip
Length 320mm
Style Black rubber whip
Design Ground dependent
Frequency 27 MHz (CB)
Thread Not specified — confirm with GME
Includes Whip only
Weight Not specified

Compatible With / Goes Well With

  • 27 MHz CB antenna bases with the correct thread for this whip — confirm thread compatibility with GME
  • GME 27 MHz CB radios
  • Steel-bodied vehicles (ground plane required for ground-dependent design)

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

What antenna base is compatible with this whip?

Thread type is not confirmed in the available supplier data. Contact GME or your supplier to confirm which thread standard the AE2001 uses and which GME antenna bases (such as the ABL001 with 5/16" TPI thread) are compatible.

What does "ground dependent" mean for this antenna?

A ground-dependent antenna relies on the vehicle's metal body to form the electrical ground plane — the reflective surface that allows the antenna to radiate correctly. On a standard steel-bodied vehicle, the roof or bonnet provides this ground plane. On fibreglass, aluminium, or other non-metallic surfaces, the antenna will not perform correctly without an elevated-feed (ground-independent) base such as the GME ABL002.

Why is this antenna only 320mm for a 27 MHz signal?

A full quarter-wave antenna at 27 MHz would be approximately 2.7 metres — far too long for most vehicle installations. The AE2001's 320mm physical length is achieved through an internal loading coil, which electrically lengthens the antenna to near-resonance at 27 MHz while keeping the physical size compact. This trades some efficiency for practicality in installations where a 2.7m whip is not feasible.

What does "pre-tuned" mean for the AE2001?

Pre-tuned means the antenna has been factory-adjusted for the 27 MHz CB frequency. Unlike some antennas that require trimming or adjustment at installation to achieve correct resonance, the AE2001 is ready to use without modification.

Is a base or cable included?

No — the AE2001 is a whip only. A compatible antenna base, coaxial lead, and radio are purchased separately. Confirm the thread type with GME when selecting a compatible base.