GME AE4015 350mm Slimline 2.1dbi UHF CB Antenna

Australian-Made Slimline UHF CB Antenna for ATVs, 4WDs and Farm Vehicles 350mm, 2.1 dBi, Ground Independent, Removable Whip, Complete Kit

Product Overview

The GME AE4015 is a purpose-built 350mm slimline 2.1 dBi UHF CB (477 MHz) antenna specifically developed for ATVs, 4WDs, and agricultural vehicles operating in rough terrain. Designed and manufactured in Australia at GME's Sydney facility, the AE4015 features a unique impedance transformer that provides ground-independent operation and allows the whip to be removed from the base reducing antenna height when clearance is limited by low branches, gates, or overhead obstacles.

The kit includes the whip assembly (AW4015), antenna base/transformer (AE4016B), base assembly with 5m coaxial cable and FME connector (ABL020), and FME to PL259 adaptor (AD503).

Features & Benefits

• Slimline 350mm whip — compact, low-profile antenna suited to ATVs and agricultural vehicles where height clearance and slim profile are priorities
• Purpose-built for ATVs and agricultural vehicles — designed specifically for rough terrain applications; the slimline profile reduces the likelihood of snagging on vegetation, gates, and overhead obstacles
• Ground-independent with unique impedance transformer — the AE4016B base contains an impedance transformer that provides ground independence and matching without requiring a steel vehicle body
• Removable whip — the whip element can be removed from the base quickly to reduce clearance height when navigating obstacles; the base and cable remain in place
• Pre-terminated FME connector — the 5m cable terminates in FME for quick connection
• AD503 FME to PL259 adaptor included — allows connection to radios with PL259 or SO239 inputs
• Australian Made — designed and manufactured at GME's dedicated facility in Sydney
• Complete installation kit — whip assembly, base/transformer, 5m cable, and AD503 adaptor all included

Technical Specs

Compatible With / Goes Well With

• ATVs, 4WDs, and agricultural vehicles (rough terrain applications)
• GME UHF CB radios with FME or PL259/SO239 antenna input (AD503 included)
• Non-metallic vehicle bodies (ground-independent design)

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the impedance transformer and how does it provide ground independence?

The AE4016B base/transformer contains an impedance matching network that transforms the antenna's electrical impedance to match the 50-ohm coaxial cable, while also incorporating the function of a ground counterpoise within the transformer housing. This means the antenna does not rely on the vehicle's metal body to complete its electrical circuit — it is self-contained within the base assembly. This approach is different from a standard elevated-feed (which raises the radiating element physically) but achieves the same end result: correct antenna performance independent of the vehicle body material.

Why is a slimline design specifically suited to ATVs and agricultural vehicles?

ATVs and agricultural vehicles regularly pass through dense vegetation, narrow gates, low doorways, and storage sheds where a standard tall antenna would snag or contact overhead obstructions. The 350mm slimline profile is significantly smaller than standard 600–1200mm UHF CB antennas, reducing clearance requirements. The additional ability to remove the whip completely when not in use addresses situations where even 350mm of height would cause problems.

What does the removable whip feature allow in practice?

The AW4015 whip can be disconnected from the AE4016B base quickly — allowing it to be removed and stowed when the vehicle passes through low obstacles, enters a shed, or is transported. Unlike fold-down bases (which require a fold mechanism), the removable whip provides a zero-height option. The base, cable, and transformer remain installed; only the whip element is removed and replaced.

What components are included and what does each do?

The AW4015 is the slimline whip element. The AE4016B is the antenna base with built-in impedance transformer — this is the component that provides ground independence. The ABL020 is the base assembly with 5m coaxial cable and FME connector for routing to the radio. The AD503 is the FME to PL259 adaptor (see the AD503 listing) for connecting the FME cable to radios with PL259/SO239 inputs.

Is this antenna Australian Made?

Yes — the AE4015 is designed and manufactured at GME's dedicated facility in Sydney, Australia. GME specifically highlights local manufacturing as enabling the production of high-quality communications equipment tailored to Australian conditions.