GME AE4017K1 UHF Elevated Feed Ant, BLK 6.6dBi
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GME AE4017K1 UHF Elevated Feed Ant, BLK 6.6dBi

SKU: AE4017K1
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$129
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Product features

780mm Elevated-Feed Ground-Independent UHF CB Antenna Black Stainless Coil Whip, ABL002 Base Included. Not for Diesel 4WD Vehicles.

Product Overview

The GME AE4017K1 is an elevated-feed UHF CB (477 MHz) antenna kit in black a ground-independent elevated-feed antenna using the AE4017 black stainless steel coil whip and the ABL002 elevated-feed base. At 780mm total, it suits installations where roof drilling is not preferred or where non-roof mounting is required on bull bars, gutters, or fenders, while maintaining ground-independent performance.

Important: GME states this antenna is not recommended for installation on diesel 4WD vehicles. See FAQ 4.

Features & Benefits

  • Elevated-feed, ground-independent design — ABL002 stainless elevated-feed base provides ground independence without requiring a steel roof or body-mounted ground plane
  • 780mm total length — suitable for bull bar, gutter, and fender mounting positions
  • 3.5mm stainless steel coil whip — sturdy coil-wound stainless wire element
  • Ground independent — suitable for fibreglass, aluminium, and non-metallic surfaces
  • ABL002 elevated-feed base included — the stainless steel elevated-feed base (BSW thread) is included
  • Not recommended for diesel 4WD vehicles — see FAQ 4

Technical Specs

Specification Detail
Brand GME
Part number AE4017K1
Product type UHF CB elevated-feed antenna kit
Length 780mm
Gain 6.6 dBi (4.5 dBd) — title and features use different dB scales
Construction Black stainless steel coil whip (3.5mm)
Design Ground independent
Base included ABL002 (stainless elevated-feed base, BSW thread)
Diesel restriction Not recommended on diesel 4WD vehicles
Full kit contents Not fully specified — confirm with GME
Weight Not specified

Compatible With / Goes Well With

  • Bull bar, gutter, and fender mounting positions on non-diesel vehicles
  • Fibreglass, aluminium, and steel vehicle bodies (ground-independent)
  • GME UHF CB radios — confirm connector type with GME

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the product show both 6.6 dBi and 4.5 dB — is this a data conflict?

These two values refer to the same antenna measured using different reference standards. dBi (decibels relative to isotropic) measures gain against a theoretical perfect omnidirectional point source. dBd (decibels relative to dipole) measures gain against a standard half-wave dipole. Because a dipole itself has approximately 2.15 dB gain over isotropic, the conversion is: 6.6 dBi − 2.15 = approximately 4.45 dBd (rounded to 4.5 dBd). Both the title (6.6 dBi) and the features (4.5 dB) refer to the same antenna — the source data uses both conventions without consistent labelling.

How does the AE4017K1 differ from the AE4012K2?

Both are elevated-feed UHF CB antenna kits with ground-independent design. The AE4012K2 includes the ABL002F (FME pre-terminated elevated-feed base), a light-duty spring (AS001), and an AD503 FME to PL259 adaptor — with an 860mm total length. The AE4017K1 uses the ABL002 base (stainless, BSW thread, connector not confirmed as FME) and is 780mm. Confirm full kit contents of the AE4017K1 with GME, and whether an AD503 adaptor is included.

What does the ABL002 provide compared to the ABL002F?

The ABL002 is the stainless steel elevated-feed base without a specific FME pre-termination; the ABL002F is the FME-terminated version of the same base. Both provide the same BSW thread, elevated-feed ground-independent design, and 4.5m low-loss foam coax. The ABL002F specifically includes the FME connector for compatibility with GME's fast-fit marine antenna ecosystem; the ABL002 connector type requires confirmation with GME.

Why is this antenna not recommended for diesel 4WD vehicles?

The diesel vehicle restriction is consistent with the AE4012K2 and AE4017 listings — GME recommends against mounting stainless steel coil whip elevated-feed antennas on the bull bar of diesel vehicles due to potential electromagnetic interference from modern diesel injection systems (common rail, piezoelectric) that can affect UHF CB performance when the antenna is in close proximity to the engine bay. Roof, gutter, or fender positions away from the engine are recommended for diesel vehicles.

What is included in the AE4017K1 kit?

The source description confirms the ABL002 elevated-feed base and the AE4017 stainless coil whip are included. Full kit contents (including any FME-to-PL259 adaptor, spring, or other accessories) are not fully confirmed — confirm with GME before purchasing.