GME AE4017 600mm Antenna Whip (6.6dbi Gain) - Black
GME AE4017 600mm Antenna Whip (6.6dbi Gain) - Black
GME AE4017 600mm Antenna Whip (6.6dbi Gain) - Black
GME AE4017 600mm Antenna Whip (6.6dbi Gain) - Black
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GME AE4017 600mm Antenna Whip (6.6dbi Gain) - Black

SKU: AE4017
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Product features

GME AE4017 600mm Black Stainless UHF CB Antenna Whip 6.6dBi Ground Dependent

A 600mm black stainless steel UHF CB 477MHz antenna whip from GME, the AE4017 delivers 6.6dBi gain with a ground-dependent design. Not recommended for mounting on diesel vehicle bull bars. Whip only, sold individually.

Product overview

The GME AE4017 is a 600mm black stainless steel UHF CB 477MHz antenna whip with 6.6dBi gain and ground-dependent design.

Important: GME specifically states the AE4017 is not recommended for mounting on the bull bar of diesel vehicles. Mounting on the roof, gutter, or fender of diesel vehicles, or on any mounting position of non-diesel vehicles, is appropriate.

The AE4017 shares the same 600mm length, 6.6dBi gain, black stainless construction, and ground-dependent design as the AE4008. However, the AE4017's source data does not confirm the thread specification and carries the diesel bull bar restriction. Confirm with us whether these are distinct products or application-specific variants before purchasing if both are available.

Whip only. A compatible antenna base and cable are required separately.

Features and benefits

600mm black stainless UHF CB whip: 6.6dBi mid-high gain for balanced 4WD and rural UHF CB range.

Ground-dependent design: Requires a ferrous steel mounting surface for ground plane.

Not recommended for diesel vehicle bull bars: See FAQ for installation guidance.

Whip only: Base and cable purchased separately.

Technical specs

Specification Detail
SKU AE4017
Brand GME
Type UHF CB Antenna Whip (477MHz)
Length 600mm
Gain 6.6dBi
Colour Black
Construction Black Stainless Steel
Design Ground Dependent
Diesel Bull Bar Restriction Not Recommended on Diesel Vehicle Bull Bars
Includes Whip Only

Compatible with

The AE4017 is compatible with UHF CB antenna bases with the correct thread, GME UHF CB radios (477MHz), and steel-bodied vehicles except diesel vehicle bull bar positions. Confirm thread compatibility with us before purchasing.

Frequently asked questions

How does the AE4017 differ from the AE4008?
Both are 600mm, 6.6dBi, black stainless, ground-dependent UHF CB whips. The AE4008 confirms a 5/16" x 26 TPI thread in its source data. The AE4017 does not confirm the thread, and specifically carries a restriction against mounting on diesel vehicle bull bars, which the AE4008 does not mention. Whether these are genuinely different products or application-specific variants of the same whip is not confirmed. Check with us if both are available and you need to select between them.

Why is the AE4017 not recommended for diesel vehicle bull bars?
GME applies this restriction to antennas intended for use with elevated-feed and near-engine mounting positions. Diesel engine management systems, particularly common rail and piezoelectric injection systems, can generate electromagnetic interference that affects UHF CB performance when the antenna is mounted very close to the engine bay such as on a bull bar. Roof, gutter, fender, or body-side mounting positions on diesel vehicles are typically unaffected. The restriction applies to the bull bar position specifically on diesel vehicles.

What thread does the AE4017 use?
Thread type is not confirmed in the available source data for the AE4017. The AE4008, a very similar product, confirmed 5/16" x 26 TPI, the standard Australian UHF CB thread. Contact us to confirm the AE4017's thread before selecting a compatible base.

What base is compatible with the AE4017?
Pending thread confirmation, the GME ABL001 at 5/16" x 26 TPI is the most likely compatible standard base. Contact us to confirm the correct base.

Is a base and cable included with the AE4017?
No. The AE4017 is a whip only. An antenna base and coaxial cable are purchased separately.