GME AE4018BK1 970mm Elevated-feed Antenna (6.6dbi Gain) - Black
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GME AE4018BK1 970mm Elevated-feed Antenna (6.6dbi Gain) - Black

SKU: AE4018BK1
Price
$219
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Product features

970mm Black Elevated-Feed UHF CB Antenna 6.6 dBi, Fibreglass Whip, Barrel Spring, Ground Independent, FME Connector

Product Overview

The GME AE4018BK1 is a 970mm black elevated-feed UHF CB (477 MHz) antenna kit part of GME's elevated-feed range that provides ground-independent performance in virtually any mounting position. It combines the AE4018B fibreglass black heat shrink whip with an elevated-feed base, a barrel-style black stainless steel spring, and a pre-terminated FME connector.

The elevated-feed design raises the radiating element above the vehicle roof, gutter, or other mounting surfaces to produce a strong omni-directional radiation pattern regardless of mount position suitable for bull bar, gutter, fender, and non-roof installations without a steel ground plane requirement.

The 6.6 dBi fibreglass whip can be replaced with a smaller 2.1 dBi whip option for a broader vertical radiation pattern in hilly terrain.

Features & Benefits

  • Fibreglass whip with black heat shrink — the same AE4018B fibreglass/braid copper construction in a full kit
  • Heavy duty braid copper element — vibration-resistant braided copper internal element for long-term durability
  • Barrel-style black stainless spring — barrel spring below the elevated-feed base; provides vibration absorption and impact deflection
  • Ground-independent elevated-feed design — no steel vehicle body required; performs correctly on fibreglass, aluminium, and non-metallic bodies from any mounting position
  • Pre-terminated FME connector — the coaxial lead terminates in FME for quick connection to FME-equipped radios or adaptor
  • 6.6 dBi gain — balanced performance across most terrain types
  • 6.6 dBi whip swappable for 2.1 dBi — the whip element can be replaced for a broader vertical radiation angle in hilly terrain
  • Popular for 4WDs and fleet vehicles — elevated-feed design suits non-roof mounting requirements

Technical Specs

Specification Detail
Brand GME
Part number AE4018BK1
Product type Elevated-feed UHF CB antenna kit
Length 970mm total
Gain 6.6 dBi
Whip AE4018B — fibreglass, black heat shrink, braid copper
Spring Barrel-style, black stainless steel
Design Ground independent
Connector Pre-terminated FME
Kit contents Confirm full contents with GME
Weight Not specified

Compatible With / Goes Well With

  • GME UHF CB radios with FME or PL259 input — confirm adaptor inclusion with GME
  • Fibreglass, aluminium, and steel vehicle bodies (ground-independent)
  • Bull bar, gutter, fender mounting positions

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AE4018BK1 compare to the AE4012K2 and AE4017K2?

All three are elevated-feed 6.6 dBi UHF CB kits. The AE4012K2 (860mm) uses a stainless whip with light duty AS001 spring and includes an AD503 adaptor. The AE4017K2 (860mm) uses a stainless coil whip with a parallel polished spring. The AE4018BK1 (970mm) uses the AE4018B fibreglass/braid copper whip with a barrel-style black stainless spring. The AE4018BK1 is the longer, fibreglass-construction option in the elevated-feed family.

What is the barrel-style spring and how does it differ from the parallel spring?

A barrel spring has a cylindrical body — it is coiled in a consistent diameter along its length, giving a compact, self-supporting column shape. The parallel spring on the AE4017K2 is a coil spring wound in a parallel (constant pitch) pattern. Both serve the same shock-absorption and deflection function; the barrel spring's more compact form factor keeps the overall antenna profile narrower where it meets the base, while the parallel spring is typically more compliant over its full length.

Can the 6.6 dBi fibreglass whip be swapped for a 2.1 dBi option?

Yes — the source description confirms the 6.6 dBi whip can be replaced with a smaller 2.1 dBi option for a broader vertical radiation pattern. This is the same swappable-whip feature as the AE4012K2. A compatible 2.1 dBi GME whip (such as the AE4001 or AE4002) would be used — confirm compatibility with GME.

What connector does the kit use to connect to the radio?

The AE4018BK1 uses a pre-terminated FME connector. If the radio uses a PL259/SO239 input rather than FME, an AD503 FME to PL259 adaptor will be required. Confirm whether the AD503 is included in the kit with GME before purchasing.

Are there any diesel vehicle mounting restrictions?

Unlike the AE4012K2, AE4017K1, and AE4017K2, the AE4018BK1 source description does not carry the diesel vehicle bull bar restriction. However, as a general principle for all elevated-feed stainless whip antennas, caution around diesel engine bays is advisable — confirm with GME if your vehicle is diesel.