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GME's most popular fibreglass whip antenna, the AE4018 is a 640mm black UHF CB 477MHz antenna with 6.6dBi gain, featuring a heavy-duty braided copper element, black heat shrink finish, and chrome plated ferrule, built for Australia's harsh conditions.
The AE4018 is GME's most popular fibreglass whip. Most commonly paired with the ABL002 base with a number of spring style options, the whip is made from durable fibreglass with a braided precision wound copper element, black heat shrink, and chrome plated ferrule. At 6.6dBi gain, it is a fantastic all-around antenna for use in a multitude of applications, and with the base and spring options, will suit most mounting requirements and styling preferences.
Fibreglass construction with black heat shrink: Durable fibreglass body finished in black heat shrink for corrosion and UV resistance in outdoor conditions.
Heavy-duty braided copper element: A precision wound copper element provides reliable UHF CB signal performance and durability.
6.6dBi gain: Mid-high gain suited to a wide range of 4WD, rural, and general-purpose UHF CB applications.
Chrome plated ferrule: The connector fitting at the base is chrome plated for a clean, corrosion-resistant finish.
Commonly paired with ABL002: Most commonly used with the GME ABL002 elevated-feed base and a range of spring style options to suit different mounting requirements and styling preferences.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | AE4018 |
| Brand | GME |
| Type | UHF CB Antenna Whip (477MHz) |
| Length | 640mm |
| Gain | 6.6dBi |
| Colour | Black (Heat Shrink) |
| Construction | Fibreglass with Braided Copper Element |
| Ferrule | Chrome Plated |
| Design | Ground Dependent |
The AE4018 is most commonly paired with the GME ABL002 base and a range of spring style options. Confirm base and spring compatibility with us before purchasing to suit your specific mounting requirements.
What base is the AE4018 most commonly paired with?
The AE4018 is most commonly paired with the GME ABL002 base, along with a number of spring style options to suit different mounting requirements and styling preferences.
Is the AE4018 ground dependent or ground independent?
The AE4018 is a ground-dependent whip, requiring a steel mounting surface or a ground-independent base such as the ABL002 to provide the correct ground plane depending on the vehicle body type.
What is the construction of the AE4018 whip?
The AE4018 is made from durable fibreglass with a braided precision wound copper element, finished in black heat shrink with a chrome plated ferrule at the base.
What gain does the AE4018 offer and what is it suited to?
The AE4018 offers 6.6dBi gain, making it a fantastic all-around antenna suited to a multitude of 4WD, rural, and general-purpose UHF CB applications.
Is a base and cable included with the AE4018?
The available source data describes the AE4018 as a whip. Confirm whether a base, spring, or cable is included, or needs to be purchased separately, with us before purchasing.
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