GME AE3000 Digital TV Antenna

GME AE3000 Active DVB-T Digital TV Antenna for Marine and Mobile Use

An omni-directional active dual-loop broadband DVB-T digital TV antenna from GME, the AE3000 features a built-in 20dB GaAs MESFET amplifier, 10m coaxial cable, deck mounting pole, mast bracket, and power injector, designed for marine and mobile installations where a directional antenna is not practical.

Product overview

The GME AE3000 is a dual-loop active broadband DVB-T digital TV antenna designed for marine and mobile use. Its omni-directional design eliminates the need to aim the antenna, providing reception from all directions whether a vessel swings at anchor, changes course, or a mobile installation moves between broadcast transmitter locations.

The AE3000 features a built-in 20dB GaAs MESFET amplifier, which provides both signal gain in weak reception areas and automatic level control to prevent signal overloading from strong nearby transmitters, both of which can cause picture distortion or pixelation on digital TV.

The compact 280mm diameter and 55mm profile sits unobtrusively on deck or mast. The kit includes the antenna radome, 10m coaxial cable, connection and mounting hardware, a 350mm deck mounting pole, a bracket for mast mounting, and a power injector for supplying the 12V power required by the built-in amplifier.

Features and benefits

Active DVB-T digital TV reception: Receives Australian digital free-to-air television broadcasts on all available channels in the reception area.

Omni-directional: No manual aiming required, providing reception from all horizontal directions simultaneously, even as vessel heading or mobile location changes.

20dB built-in amplifier: Boosts signal strength in weak reception areas, with GaAs MESFET technology providing low noise amplification to preserve signal quality.

Overload protection: The GaAs MESFET amplifier minimises picture distortion when close to strong broadcast transmitters by preventing signal overloading.

Compact low-profile design: At 280mm diameter and only 55mm high, the AE3000 provides minimal wind resistance and visual footprint on deck or mast.

Weather-resistant UV-stabilised housing: Designed for long-term marine outdoor exposure.

LED power indicator: Confirms the antenna's built-in amplifier is receiving power.

10m coaxial cable included: Accommodates most vessel cable routing requirements.

Deck pole and mast bracket included: The 350mm deck pole and mast bracket provide two mounting options, with connection and mounting hardware also supplied.

Power injector included: Supplies 12V DC to the antenna's built-in amplifier via the coaxial cable without requiring a separate power lead.

What's in the box

• Antenna radome
• 10m coaxial cable
• Connection and mounting hardware
• 350mm deck mounting pole
• Mast mounting bracket
• Power injector

Technical specs

Compatible with

The AE3000 is compatible with marine vessels, caravans, motorhomes, and mobile installations within DVB-T digital free-to-air broadcast coverage. Requires a 12V DC power supply for the built-in amplifier via the included power injector.

Frequently asked questions

What is DVB-T and does the AE3000 suit Australian free-to-air digital TV?
DVB-T, Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial, is the broadcast standard used for Australian digital free-to-air television. The AE3000 is designed to receive DVB-T broadcasts, covering all Australian digital FTA channels including ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, Ten, and their multichannels in areas with broadcast coverage.

What does omni-directional mean for a TV antenna?
A standard directional TV antenna such as a rooftop Yagi must be physically aimed at the broadcast transmitter to receive signal. The AE3000 is omni-directional, receiving signal equally from all horizontal directions at once. This is critical for marine use where vessel heading constantly changes, and for land mobile use where different stations may broadcast from different directions. There is no need to adjust the antenna position when changing channels or moving locations.

What is the power injector included in the AE3000 kit?
The AE3000's built-in amplifier requires 12V DC power to operate. The power injector is a passive device that combines the 12V DC power supply with the RF signal on the same coaxial cable, allowing the amplifier to be powered without running a separate power lead. The injector connects at the TV end of the cable and receives a 12V input from the vessel's power system.

What does the 20dB GaAs MESFET amplifier do?
The 20dB amplifier boosts the incoming signal from the antenna by a factor of approximately 100 times in power terms, improving reception in areas of weak signal. GaAs MESFET technology is used specifically because it provides very low noise amplification, adding minimal interference of its own while boosting the signal, and it also resists overloading when near strong broadcast transmitters, which prevents picture distortion that a lower-quality amplifier would produce.

Can the AE3000 receive both digital and analogue TV?
Yes. The AE3000 is designed primarily for DVB-T digital TV reception, but will also receive analogue free-to-air broadcasts within its frequency range where these are still available. In Australia, analogue TV broadcasts were switched off nationally in 2013, so analogue reception is of limited relevance for most users today.