{"product_id":"rfi-cd93-72-73-elevated-feed-mopole-490-520mhz-uhf-antenna-5m-cable","title":"RFI CD93-72-73 Elevated Feed Mopole 490-520MHz UHF Antenna, 5m Cable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRFI CD93-72-73 Elevated Feed Mopole UHF Antenna, 490-520MHz, 5m Cable (No Connector)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5dB gain with a ground-independent elevated choke.\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied with 5m RG58 cable, no connector terminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD93-72-73 is a rugged elevated feed UHF Mopole antenna designed for reliable communication in the 490-520MHz frequency range. With 6.5dB gain and a stainless steel whip, this antenna delivers enhanced performance for professional two-way radio systems in mobile or fixed installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts elevated choke design offers improved ground independence, making it ideal for use on a variety of mounting surfaces, including gutter and roof bar positions where a full ground plane isn't available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is supplied with 5 metres of RG58 cable fitted, but no connector terminated, so you can fit the exact connector your radio needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a different UHF sub-band? This antenna is also part of a wider CD93 series, see \"Other Bands in This Series\" below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.5dB gain\u003c\/strong\u003e means extended communication range over a standard unity-gain whip, for fleet operators who want more reach without stepping up to a full base-station antenna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated feed design\u003c\/strong\u003e means ground-plane independence for installation flexibility, for vehicles being mounted on gutters, roof bars, or other non-ideal ground-plane positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel whip with black high gloss finish\u003c\/strong\u003e means maximum durability in outdoor conditions, for vehicles that live outside year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied with 5m RG58 cable\u003c\/strong\u003e means one less thing to source separately, with the flexibility to fit your own connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStud mounted design\u003c\/strong\u003e means compatibility with a range of RFI mounting bases, for installers who aren't locked into a single roof-centre mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial vehicle installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase station mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction and field operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency service vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x RFI CD93-72-73 elevated feed Mopole antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5m RG58 cable, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e connector, terminate with the connector your radio needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antenna's cable doesn't include a connector. Talk to us and we'll help you choose and fit the right connector for your radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eCD93-72-73\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e490-520MHz UHF\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;\"\u003e6.5dB improvement over a 1\/4 wave whip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVSWR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1.6:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e100W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eSupplied pre-tuned, no field tuning required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e17-7PH stainless steel whip, black high gloss finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e810mm max, including whip and choke section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e5m RG58, fitted, no connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eGround independent, stud mounted (compatible base sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7357\/3939\/files\/CD93-Series-UHF-Antennas.pdf?v=1752919242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the RFI CD93 Series specifications (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Bands in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD93 series covers several UHF sub-bands at the same 6.5dB gain. If 490-520MHz isn't your operating frequency, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cd93-65-70\"\u003eCD93-65-70 (400-420MHz)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cd93-72-70\"\u003eCD93-72-70 (490-520MHz, no cable)\u003c\/a\u003e. The 400-420MHz option is a different frequency band, not a direct substitute, so pick the one that matches your licensed frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo product video currently available for this model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this need a large ground plane to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the elevated feed design is ground-independent, so it performs reliably even on surfaces with a limited ground plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the antenna include a connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's supplied with 5m of RG58 cable already fitted, but no connector terminated, so you can fit the exact connector your radio needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 6.5dB gain actually mean in practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRFI rates the CD93 series at 6.5dB improvement over a 1\/4 wave whip. Real-world pattern testing typically shows 1.5-2dB of actual gain, still a meaningful improvement, particularly in built-up areas and rugged terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can this antenna be mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts ground-independent, stud mounted design suits a variety of mounting positions, including gutter mounts and roof bars, not just a traditional roof-centre mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Mobile Systems Limited install this antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We supply, install, test, and support RFI antennas and complete two-way radio systems throughout New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RFI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44707766796339,"sku":"CD93-72-73","price":272.55,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7357\/3939\/files\/CD93-72-73.png?v=1786057370","url":"https:\/\/mobilesystems.nz\/products\/rfi-cd93-72-73-elevated-feed-mopole-490-520mhz-uhf-antenna-5m-cable","provider":"MobileSystems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}