GME AE346H 27MHz Ground Independent Antenna

1800mm 27 MHz Ground-Independent Marine CB Antenna Australian Made, Matched AE346 Series, FME Kit Included

Product Overview

The GME AE346H is the 27 MHz CB variant in GME's AE346 series of pre-tuned, high-performance 1800mm ground-independent marine antennas. Designed and manufactured in Australia specifically for marine environments, the AE346H does not require a metal hull or ground plane, making it suitable for fibreglass, GRP, and aluminium vessels.

The AE346 series is specifically designed for multi-band vessel installations all variants are matched in appearance, with a colour-coded badge on both the whip and base for quick identification of each radio band. The AE346H (27 MHz CB) can be installed alongside the AE346B (AM/FM) and other AE346 variants for a cohesive, matched-appearance multi-band antenna system.

The kit includes the antenna assembly, base and lead, 5m coaxial cable, and quick-fit FME plug/socket.

Features & Benefits

• 1800mm 27 MHz marine CB antenna — 1.8m ground-independent antenna optimised for maximum 27 MHz CB communication range
• Ground-independent design — no metal hull required; suitable for fibreglass, GRP, and aluminium vessels
• AE346 series matched appearance — colour-matched in appearance with other AE346 variants for a professional multi-band antenna installation
• Colour-coded whip and base badge — colour match badge on both whip and base for quick identification of the relevant radio band on vessels with multiple antennas
• UV-stabilised materials — all exposed components resist UV degradation for long operational life in marine conditions
• Adjustable whip angle — accommodates varying vessel mounting requirements, stowage, and transportation
• Removable colour-coded whip — can be removed for storage, transport, or bridge clearance
• Australian Made — designed and manufactured in Australia by GME
• FME quick-fit connector — included for tool-free connection and disconnection
• 5m coaxial cable included — complete kit with antenna assembly, base, lead, cable, and FME connector

Technical Specs

Compatible With / Goes Well With

• GME 27 MHz CB radios
• Fibreglass, aluminium, and GRP vessel hulls (ground-independent design)
• AE346B (AM/FM) for a matched-appearance multi-band antenna installation
• GME marine FME accessory range

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AE346 series and which variants are available?

The AE346 series is GME's range of matched-appearance 1800mm ground-independent marine antennas for multi-band vessel installations. All variants share the same length (1.8m), construction style, UV-stabilised materials, adjustable whip angle, and removable whip design — and are matched in appearance so they look cohesive when installed together. Variants include the AE346B (AM/FM broadcast) and AE346H (27 MHz CB); a VHF and other variants may also be available — confirm the full series with GME.

How does the AE346H compare to the AE346B?

The AE346H and AE346B share identical construction, length (1800mm), design (ground independent), UV-stabilised materials, adjustable whip angle, removable whip, and the same kit contents (antenna assembly, base and lead, 5m coax, FME). The only difference is frequency — AE346H for 27 MHz CB, AE346B for AM/FM broadcast. Both are designed to be installed together as part of a matched multi-band antenna system.

Why is a ground-independent antenna important for 27 MHz CB on a marine vessel?

Most recreational marine vessels — particularly sailing yachts and fibreglass powerboats — use fibreglass or GRP hull construction. A ground-dependent 27 MHz antenna requires a metal hull or grounded metal surface to form the antenna ground plane. Without this, performance is significantly degraded. The AE346H's ground-independent design generates its own counterpoise, allowing it to perform correctly on fibreglass and non-metallic vessels.

What does the colour match badge system do?

On vessels with multiple antennas, it can be difficult to identify which antenna connects to which radio at a glance. The AE346 series includes a colour-coded badge on both the whip and the base — each frequency variant has its own colour. This allows crew to quickly identify the 27 MHz CB antenna (AE346H), AM/FM antenna (AE346B), and other band variants without having to trace cable runs.

Is this a complete installation kit?

Yes — the AE346H includes the antenna assembly, base and lead, 5m coaxial cable, and FME quick-fit plug/socket. A 27 MHz CB radio is not included. If the radio uses a non-FME input, a GME AD5xx adaptor may be required to bridge the connector types.