Limited Edition Pink Coloured GME UHF CB Heavy Duty Radome Whip Made in Australia Proudly Supporting the McGrath Foundation - Grab Yours While Stocks Last
You asked and GME listened. The limited edition AE4700 radome series range is here for a short time only with limited stock available featuring three new colour combinations and best of all they are made in Australia. The AE4700 series is an adaptable antenna system with an easy screw down fitment of the whip which allows for interchangeability of whips. These antennas are perfect for hitting the tough tracks or rugged touring with its heavy duty spring base. Stock wont last so get yours while it is still available.
GME's range of Antennas are built tough with quality materials to take on the harsh landscape of Australia. Check out the range ofÀ À GME antennasÀ À from 2.1-8.1 dBi in various lengths. Repco also haveÀ À replacement antenna whipsÀ À so you can change your antenna needs on the fly just by screwing on to the original base.
What is dBi gain?
WhenÀ À buying an antennaÀ À you want to make sure it's going to be effective for your UHF needs and not just look good on the bull bar.À À Antenna gainÀ À is measured in dBi and is simply the measure of an antenna's ability to direct or concentrate radio frequency energy in a particular pattern or direction. dBi Gain is one of those things that's not just the bigger number is better.
Choosing the antenna can be confusing at first but if you know where you're primarily going to use your 4wd's UHF then it can be fairly simple. Are you using your 4WD for going bush? Up through the mountains? Down into rivers and valleys? Or are you wanting to use your UHF system primarily on the flat country roads? Figuring this out will help you choose the right antenna and get the most out of your purchase.
Simple rule of thumb forÀ À understanding dBi Gain
- High Gain Antenna (8.1dBi) - This is ideal for flat country side with fewer obstacles in the signals path. This is good for touring the outback, heading up the Hume or playing i-spy with your mates on the treeless Nullarbor desert plains. The signal radiates in a straight narrow path.
- Medium Gain Antenna (5.1 - 6.6 dBi) - This is the go to antenna if you do a bit of everything. This antenna is ideally suited to those who drive around suburban and country areas. The medium gain antennas are less likely to be obstructed from buildings, trees or mountains.
- Unity gain (2.1 dBi) - This describes an antenna that outputs a signal the same level as the input. It works on a very broad pattern and is far less likely to be obstructed from buildings, trees, rugged terrain or mountains.