{"product_id":"rfi-cdx3000-b-ford-bhmb-504-cdx-treme-uhf-cb-ranger-everest-rhs","title":"RFI CDX3000-B-Ford-BHMB-504 CDX-Treme UHF CB Ranger Everest RHS","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRFI CDX3000-B-Ford-BHMB-504 CDX-Treme Compact UHF CB Antenna with Bonnet Hinge Bracket for Ford Ranger and Everest 2023+ RHS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe CDX3000-B-Ford-BHMB-504 is a complete UHF CB antenna and mounting bracket kit combining the RFI CDX-Treme compact collinear antenna with the BHMB-504 bonnet hinge mounting bracket. Designed for the Ford Ranger and Everest (2023+) right-hand side bonnet hinge, it operates on 477MHz with a 0.6m overall length, 10W power rating, and 5m RG58 coaxial cable terminated with an FME female connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe RFI CDX-Treme is a compact ground-independent collinear UHF CB antenna operating at 477MHz, designed for vehicle installations where a full-length antenna is not practical. The 0.6m overall length and spring base mount provide a lower profile than standard UHF CB antennas while maintaining omni-directional coverage and vertical polarisation for reliable communications performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHMB-504 bonnet hinge mounting bracket is Australian made from 4mm mild steel with a matte black finish, designed specifically for the Ford Ranger and Everest (2023+) right-hand bonnet hinge position. In Australian vehicles, the right-hand side is the driver side. The bracket provides a secure, vehicle-specific mounting point without requiring drilling or permanent modification to the vehicle body.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe antenna connects via a 5m RG58 low loss coaxial cable terminated with an FME female connector. A UHF male adaptor is also included for direct connection to radios with a UHF female input. The black antenna whip and spring feature a subtle blue band at the base, a detail specific to RFI's CDX-Treme range.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRFI CDX-Treme compact collinear at 477MHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e The CDX-Treme operates on the 477MHz UHF CB frequency band with a compact 0.6m overall length, providing a lower-profile alternative to full-length UHF CB antennas for vehicles where height clearance or aesthetics are a consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround-independent design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The CDX-Treme is a ground-independent antenna and does not require a ground plane for correct operation, making it suitable for bonnet hinge and other body-mounted positions where a ground plane is not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBHMB-504 vehicle-specific bonnet hinge bracket for Ford Ranger and Everest 2023+:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BHMB-504 is Australian made from 4mm mild steel with a matte black finish, engineered specifically for the right-hand bonnet hinge of the Ford Ranger and Everest (2023+) for a secure, vehicle-specific fit without drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight-hand side fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BHMB-504 bracket in this kit suits the right-hand side bonnet hinge of the Ford Ranger and Everest (2023+). In Australia, the right-hand side is the driver side. In the USA, the right-hand side is the passenger side.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5m RG58 low loss coaxial cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5m cable length provides sufficient reach from the bonnet hinge mounting position to the radio inside the vehicle cabin, with low loss construction to maintain signal quality across the cable run.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFME female connector with UHF male adaptor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cable terminates in an FME female connector, with a UHF male adaptor also included for direct connection to radios with a UHF female input, covering both FME and UHF radio connector configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom fix spring base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottom fix spring base with large nut and star washer provides a secure antenna mounting point on the bracket, with the spring allowing the antenna to deflect on impact and return to position.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmni-directional coverage with vertical polarisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omni-directional horizontal beamwidth ensures consistent UHF CB signal coverage regardless of vehicle orientation, with vertical polarisation matching standard UHF CB base station antenna configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian made bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BHMB-504 bracket is manufactured in Australia from 4mm mild steel, confirming local engineering and quality construction suited to Australian conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRFI CDX-Treme compact UHF CB collinear antenna (CDX3000-B)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFord Ranger and Everest 2023+ RHS bonnet hinge mounting bracket (BHMB-504)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e5m RG58 low loss coaxial cable with FME female connector\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUHF male adaptor\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eCDX3000-B-Ford-BHMB-504\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAntenna Model\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eRFI CDX-Treme (CDX3000-B)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket Model\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eBHMB-504\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAntenna Type\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact collinear, ground independent\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e10W\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eHorizontal Beamwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eOmni-directional\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003ePolarisation\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eRadome Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e29-25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e5m RG58 low loss\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFME female\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Adaptor\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eUHF male\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAntenna Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSISO\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket Material\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm mild steel, matte black finish\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket Fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Ranger and Everest 2023+, RHS bonnet hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian made\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eRanger\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS bonnet hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e2023 to current\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eEverest\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS bonnet hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e2023 to current\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich side of the Ford Ranger and Everest does this bracket suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe BHMB-504 bracket in this kit suits the right-hand side bonnet hinge of the Ford Ranger and Everest (2023+). In Australia, the right-hand side is the driver side. The left-hand side variant is available separately as the CDX3000-B-Ford-BHMB-503. Contact us to confirm the correct bracket side for your installation preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the CDX-Treme antenna require a ground plane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The CDX-Treme is a ground-independent antenna and does not require a ground plane for correct operation, making it suitable for bonnet hinge mounting positions where a ground plane is not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connector does my UHF CB radio need to connect to this antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe antenna cable terminates in an FME female connector. A UHF male adaptor is also included in the kit for radios with a UHF female input. Contact us if your radio uses a different connector type before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the BHMB-504 bracket confirmed for both the Ford Ranger and the Ford Everest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The BHMB-504 bracket is confirmed for both the Ford Ranger and the Ford Everest (2023+) right-hand side bonnet hinge. Contact us to confirm fitment for your specific Ford Ranger or Everest variant before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this bracket compatible with Ford Ranger models before 2023?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe BHMB-504 bracket is confirmed for the Ford Ranger and Everest (2023+). Compatibility with earlier Ranger generations has not been confirmed in the available source data. 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