GME AE4018B 640mm Antenna Whip (6.6dbi Gain) - Black
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GME AE4018B 640mm Antenna Whip (6.6dbi Gain) - Black

SKU: AE4018B
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$62
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Product features

640mm Black Fibreglass 6.6 dBi UHF CB Antenna Whip Heavy Duty Braid Copper Element, Ground Dependent. Whip Only.

Product Overview

The GME AE4018B is a 640mm black fibreglass UHF CB (477 MHz) antenna whip with 6.6 dBi gain, heavy duty braid copper internal element, and black stainless steel ferrule. It is the black version of the AE4018W (white). The fibreglass construction with braid copper element is the same approach as the AE4006 (1200mm, 8.1 dBi); the AE4018B offers the same build quality at 640mm and 6.6 dBi.

Ground-dependent design. Whip only base and cable purchased separately.

Features & Benefits

  • 640mm black fibreglass whip — fibreglass body provides a lighter, more impact-resistant alternative to rigid stainless for outdoor 4WD and rural use
  • 6.6 dBi gain — mid-high gain for balanced UHF CB range across varied terrain
  • Heavy duty braid copper element — the same braided copper internal construction as the AE4006; more vibration-resistant than solid wire elements
  • Black stainless steel ferrule — colour-matched black stainless ferrule at the base
  • Black heat shrink outer — consistent black finish across the antenna body
  • Ground-dependent design — requires a ferrous (steel) mounting surface
  • White version available — AE4018W is the white equivalent
  • Whip only — base and cable sold separately

Technical Specs

Specification Detail
Brand GME
Part number AE4018B
Product type UHF CB antenna whip (477 MHz)
Length 640mm
Gain 6.6 dBi
Colour Black
Construction Fibreglass with black heat shrink
Element Heavy duty braid copper
Ferrule Black stainless steel
Design Ground dependent
Thread Not specified — confirm with GME
White version AE4018W
Includes Whip only
Weight Not specified

Compatible With / Goes Well With

  • UHF CB antenna bases with the correct thread — confirm with GME
  • GME UHF CB radios (477 MHz)
  • Steel-bodied vehicles (ground plane required)
  • AE4018W (white version) for mixed colour installations

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AE4018B compare to the AE4007 and AE4008?

The AE4007 (natural stainless) and AE4008 (black stainless, 5/16"×26 TPI confirmed) are both 600mm, 6.6 dBi, rigid stainless. The AE4018B is 640mm, 6.6 dBi, fibreglass with braid copper element and black heat shrink — slightly longer than the AE4007/AE4008, and in fibreglass rather than stainless. Fibreglass provides a lighter, more flexible construction than rigid stainless at a comparable length.

What is the black stainless ferrule compared to the polished stainless on the AE4006?

The AE4006 uses a polished (natural) stainless steel ferrule; the AE4018B uses a black stainless ferrule to match the antenna's overall black finish. The base material is the same corrosion-resistant stainless steel; the colour difference is surface treatment only.

Is there a white version of the AE4018B?

Yes — the AE4018W is the white equivalent of the AE4018B, confirmed in the source data as also available.

What thread does the AE4018B use?

Thread type is not confirmed in the supplier data. The AE4006 (similar fibreglass/braid copper construction) does not confirm the thread either. Based on the standard GME UHF CB range, 5/16" × 26 TPI is the most likely thread, but confirm with GME before purchasing a compatible base.

Is a base and cable included?

No — the AE4018B is a whip only. A compatible antenna base (such as the GME ABL001) and coaxial cable are purchased separately.