GME AE31 850mm VHF Mast Mount Antenna - White
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GME AE31 850mm VHF Mast Mount Antenna - White

SKU: AE31
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$125
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Product features

850mm White Marine VHF Mast Mount Antenna UV Stabilised, Removable Colour-Coded Whip, Suits GME VHF Radios

Product Overview

The GME AE31 is an 850mm white marine VHF mast mount antenna from GME's range of marine VHF antennas. Designed for marine use, all exposed components are constructed from UV-stabilised materials for long operational life in harsh outdoor marine environments. The antenna features a removable colour-coded whip.

The AE31 is compatible with GME's range of VHF radios and is supplied as an antenna assembly. A coaxial cable, connector, and mounting hardware are not confirmed as included confirm full kit contents and installation requirements with GME or your supplier.

Features & Benefits

  • 850mm marine VHF antenna — 850mm length provides a practical VHF radiating element for marine communication
  • White finish — suited to white-hulled and white-superstructure vessels
  • Mast mount design — designed to be installed on a vessel's mast or similar vertical mounting point
  • UV-stabilised materials — all exposed components use UV-stabilised materials to resist degradation from constant sunlight and marine UV exposure
  • Removable colour-coded whip — the whip element can be removed; colour coding allows for easy antenna type identification on vessels with multiple antennas
  • Compatible with GME VHF radios — designed for use with GME's range of VHF marine radios
  • Market-leading performance — part of GME's engineered and vigorously tested marine VHF antenna range

Technical Specs

Specification Detail
Brand GME
Part number AE31
Product type Marine VHF mast mount antenna
Length 850mm
Colour White
Mount type Mast mount
Construction UV-stabilised materials (all exposed components)
Whip Removable, colour-coded
Frequency VHF marine (156–174 MHz)
Gain Not specified — confirm with GME
Connector Not specified — confirm with GME
Includes Antenna assembly
Cable/hardware Not confirmed — confirm with GME
Weight Not specified

Compatible With / Goes Well With

  • GME VHF marine radios — confirm specific model compatibility with GME
  • Marine vessels with mast mounting positions

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a marine VHF antenna used for?

Marine VHF (Very High Frequency) radio operates on the 156–174 MHz band and is the primary communication standard for vessels — used for distress and safety calls (Channel 16 is the international distress channel), vessel-to-vessel communication, and contact with marinas, coast guard, and harbour control. A VHF antenna is required to transmit and receive on the VHF marine band. The AE31 is compatible with GME's VHF marine radio range.

What is a mast mount antenna?

A mast mount antenna is designed to be installed at the top of or on a vessel's mast — the vertical pole or spar used for supporting sails, radar, navigation lights, and communications equipment. Mounting the VHF antenna high on the mast maximises its height above water, which directly improves VHF range (VHF is essentially line-of-sight, so greater height = greater range).

What is the colour-coded whip for?

Colour coding on marine antenna whips helps identify antenna types at a glance on vessels with multiple antennas installed in close proximity. Different frequency antennas (VHF, UHF CB, GPS, AIS) may use different coded colours so crew can quickly identify each. The AE31's whip is also removable, which allows it to be taken off when the vessel is in storage, being transported, or when passing under a low bridge.

What is included in the antenna assembly?

The AE31 is sold as an antenna assembly. Coaxial cable, mounting hardware, and connector inclusions beyond the antenna body are not confirmed in the supplier data. Confirm full kit contents with GME before purchasing.

What GME VHF radios is the AE31 compatible with?

The AE31 is described as compatible with GME's range of VHF radios. Confirm which specific GME VHF marine radio models this antenna suits with GME or your supplier.