{"product_id":"rfi-cd50-68-53-450-520mhz-ground-independent-mopole-mbc-base-c-w-5m-cable-tapered-s-s-radiator-copy","title":"RFI 450-520MHz Ground Independent Mopole - MBC Base c\/w 5m Cable (Tapered S\/S Radiator) CD50-68-53","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bxdn57\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRFI CD50-68-53 450–520MHz Ground Independent Mopole™ Antenna – MBC Base with 5m Cable\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eRFI CD50-68-53 Ground Independent Mopole™ Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional UHF mobile antenna designed for reliable communications across the \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e450–520MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e frequency range. Built for demanding commercial, industrial, mining, transport, utility, and emergency service applications, it combines RFI's proven \u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eGround Independent Mopole™\u003c\/strong\u003e technology with a durable \u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"491\"\u003etapered stainless steel radiator\u003c\/strong\u003e to deliver outstanding performance in challenging environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eSupplied with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eMBC mounting base\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e5-metre low-loss coaxial cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, the CD50-68-53 provides installers with a complete antenna solution for professional mobile radio systems. Its ground independent design allows consistent performance even when mounted on vehicles where a traditional metal ground plane is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18kh1u4\" data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eWhy Choose the RFI CD50-68-53?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eThe CD50-68-53 has been engineered to deliver dependable communications and long service life in demanding fleet applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n6fus3\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eCovers the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e450–520MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e UHF frequency band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o0aybk\" 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