marine_antenna_booklet

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of GME Antenna Bases and Whips, designed for marine communication systems. It highlights the unique color-coded identification system for matching whips to bases, ensuring compatibility and ease of use on vessels with multiple antennas.

Specifications:

AM/FM Broadcast Whip: Available in lengths of 1.2 m, 1.8 m, and 2.4 m, all with a yellow color code and supplied with an FME to radio adaptor.
VHF Antennas: Offered in the same lengths with a gain of 3 dBi, half-wave type, and a VSWR of less than 1.5:1 at Channel 16, identified by a green color code.
AIS Antennas: 1.2 m length, 3 dBi gain, half-wave type, with a VSWR of less than 1.5:1 at Channel 87, marked with a blue color code.
27 MHz Antennas: Helically wound whips available in lengths of 1.2 m, 1.8 m, and 2.4 m, with a red color code and a VSWR of less than 1.5:1 at mid-band.

Features:

Interchangeable bases and whips for versatile installation.
UV stabilized fiberglass whips with stainless steel ferrules.
Ground plane independent design suitable for various vessel materials.

Installation Process:

Step 1: Choose your antenna base from options like double swivel rectangular or round bases.
Step 2: Select the appropriate antenna whip based on frequency requirements and vessel type.

Additional Information: The antenna bases come with a 5-meter low-loss coaxial cable and quick-fit, solderless FME connectors. An extension cable (P/N LE05FME) is available if needed.

Catalog excerpts

Whip Specifications Colour Coding GME Antenna Bases and Whips are uniquely identified by colour coded tabs, ensuring that only the matching whip is attached to the base. This feature is particularly beneficial on vessels with multiple antennas.

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STEP 1 Choose your Antenna Base STEP 2 Choose your Antenna Whip To match ABL012, ABL013, ABL014 and ABL015 bases. 1.2 m Antenna Whip H - 27 MHz (red) AW364H Double swivel Single swivel Rectangular base ABL012 Rectangular base ABL013 Antenna Whips with Stainless Steel Ferrule. To match ABL016 base. 1.8 m Antenna Whip H - 27 MHz (red) AW366HS V - VHF (green) AW364V V - VHF (green) AW366VS B - AM/FM (yellow) A - AIS (blue) AW364B B - AM/FM (yellow) AW366BS AW364A 1.8 m Antenna Whip H - 27 MHz (red) AW366H Double swivel Single swivel ABL014 2.4 m Antenna Whip H - 27 MHz (red) AW368HS V - VHF (green)...

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