{"product_id":"midland-mc45-magnetic-am-cb-antenna","title":"Midland MC45 Magnetic AM CB Antenna, 26-28MHz with 4.5m Cable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMagnetic AM CB Antenna, 26-28MHz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MC45 comes as one complete unit, whip, magnetic base and 4.5m cable with a PL259 plug, ready to connect to any CB radio with a standard SO-239 antenna socket. The radio is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed AM CB on a vehicle you can't drill? The Midland MC45 is a compact 450mm magnetic CB antenna that sits on a steel roof and plugs straight into your radio. No holes, no brackets, no installer required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt covers 26-28MHz, which spans both NZ CB channel blocks (26.330-26.770MHz and 26.965-27.405MHz). That makes it a practical choice for hire vehicles, leased fleet utes, convoy support and anyone who wants AM CB without a permanent install. Supplied and supported from our Mt Maunganui workshop, shipped NZ-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic base\u003c\/strong\u003e means no drilling or brackets, for hire vehicles, leased utes and anyone who can't modify the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 450mm stainless steel whip\u003c\/strong\u003e means it clears carports, sheds and low branches better than a full-length whip, for farm and town driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-shrink protected whip\u003c\/strong\u003e means extra protection from weather and road grime, for vehicles that live outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.5m RG-174 cable with PL259 plug\u003c\/strong\u003e means you can route it through a door seal and connect straight to the radio, for a quick fit without tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26-28MHz coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e means both NZ CB channel blocks sit within its range, for truckies and 4WD clubs on either channel set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic hold rated by Midland to 140km\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e means it stays put at open-road speeds on a clean steel roof, for highway driving between jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180W maximum power rating\u003c\/strong\u003e means plenty of headroom over a standard AM CB radio, for everyday mobile use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHire, rental and pool vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeased fleet utes and vans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvoys, rallies and event marshalling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and forestry vehicles needing temporary CB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4WD club trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spare or backup antenna for a truckie's main setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidland MC45 stainless steel whip on magnetic base (supplied as one unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5m RG-174 coaxial cable, fitted, with PL259 (UHF male) plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CB radio is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Radios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC45 connects to any CB radio with a standard SO-239 antenna socket, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/midland-m5-pro\"\u003eMidland M5-Pro AM 26MHz CB Radio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandheld CB radios with a BNC socket need a suitable adapter. Not sure what your radio has? Call us on 07 575 2966 and we'll check it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eMC45 (Midland part C1559)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e26-28MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e2-3dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSWR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eLess than 1.2 at centre band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e180W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance \/ Polarisation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e50 ohm, vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e450mm stainless steel, heat-shrink protected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eMagnetic base, for a steel surface of around 1m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable \/ Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e4.5m RG-174, PL259 plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Hold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eRated by Midland to 140km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloads:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7357\/3939\/files\/Midland-MC45-Magnetic-CB-Antenna-Datasheet.pdf?v=1794342613\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMidland MC45 datasheet and user manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a licence to use the Midland MC45 in NZ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou don't need a licence in your own name to use the MC45 in NZ. AM CB is covered by the free General User Radio Licence for Citizen Band Radio, administered by Radio Spectrum Management. Just make sure your CB radio is NZ-compliant and used on NZ CB channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the MC45 stick to any vehicle roof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MC45 needs a flat steel surface to hold and to work properly. It won't grip aluminium, fibreglass canopies or composite panels. Midland designs it for a metal surface of around 1m², because the roof also acts as the antenna's ground plane, so a small panel can raise SWR and cut range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the MC45 weatherproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MC45 is built for outdoor use, with a stainless steel whip protected by heat-shrink. To look after your paintwork, wipe the base and the roof clean before fitting, and take it off before an automatic car wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the MC45 work on both NZ CB channel blocks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MC45 is rated for 26-28MHz, which covers both NZ CB channel blocks. Its lowest SWR is at the centre of the band, so it's worth checking SWR on the channels you use most once it's fitted. Our technicians can check it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the MC45 best suited to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MC45 suits anyone who needs AM CB without a permanent install: hire and fleet vehicles, convoy and event support, and drivers who move a radio between vehicles. For a permanent truck or 4WD install, a full-length whip on a fixed base will usually give you more range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45324893716531,"sku":"MC45","price":194.35,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7357\/3939\/files\/Midland_MC45_Magnetic_Antenna.png?v=1794342824","url":"https:\/\/mobilesystems.nz\/products\/midland-mc45-magnetic-am-cb-antenna","provider":"Mobile Systems Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}