{"product_id":"gme-ae4008-600mm-antenna-whip-6-6dbi-gain","title":"GME AE4008 600mm Antenna Whip (6.6dBi Gain)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e600mm Black Stainless Steel Antenna Whip (6.6dBi Gain)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this is:\u003c\/strong\u003e the AE4008 is a genuine GME antenna whip only, black stainless steel, with a standard 5\/16\" x 26 TPI thread. It fits any base with a matching 5\/16\" female socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GME AE4008 is a straightforward, genuine 6.6dBi UHF CB antenna whip in black stainless steel. It uses a ground dependent design, which means it needs a metal mounting surface, a vehicle roof, gutter, or bullbar, to perform properly. It's not a fit for fibreglass or plastic mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to GME's usual standard for Bay of Plenty tradies, farmers and fleet operators who want a reliable, no-fuss whip to pair with an existing base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack stainless steel construction means real durability and a clean, low-key finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround dependent design means it needs a genuine metal ground plane to perform properly, a straightforward option for vehicles with a solid metal mounting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.6dBi gain means strong performance for open, flat terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\/16\" x 26 TPI thread means it fits any base with a matching 5\/16\" female socket, not locked to one specific base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 year manufacturer's warranty means peace of mind on a part that takes daily knocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicles with a genuine metal mounting point (roof, gutter, or bullbar) wanting a straightforward high-gain whip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a worn, snapped, or damaged 5\/16\" threaded whip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY antenna builds pairing with a separately-stocked 5\/16\" threaded base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.6dBi antenna whip only, black stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold separately: a compatible 5\/16\" threaded base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AE4008 fits any 5\/16\" threaded base, including our stocked \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abl001\"\u003eABL001\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abl002\"\u003eABL002\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gme-abl002f-elevated-feed-antenna-base-fme-terminated\"\u003eABL002F\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnetic-antenna-base-lead-plug\"\u003eAB406\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.6dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/16 inch x 26 TPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround dependent, needs a metal mounting surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhip only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the AE4008 include a base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, the AE4008 is the whip only. See our stocked ABL001, ABL002, ABL002F, and AB406 for a compatible 5\/16\" threaded base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"ground dependent\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGround dependent means the antenna needs a genuine metal ground plane, like a vehicle roof, gutter, or bullbar, to perform correctly. It's not suited to mounting on fibreglass or plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit any base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt fits any base with a 5\/16\" x 26 TPI female socket, which covers most of GME's 5\/16\" threaded antenna base range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty comes with the AE4008?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt carries GME's standard 1 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GME","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":44903266156595,"sku":"AE4008","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7357\/3939\/files\/AE4008combined.png?v=1790133157","url":"https:\/\/mobilesystems.nz\/products\/gme-ae4008-600mm-antenna-whip-6-6dbi-gain","provider":"Mobile Systems Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}