The RFICD28-41-70 VHF Mopole Antenna is a ground-independent, broadband antenna covering 148 - 175 MHz with a true 3 dB gain advantage over conventional ¼-wave whips. Supplied with a low-profile threaded stud mount (coaxial cable ordered separately), it installs easily on mirrors, gutters, trunk lips, or other space-restricted locations. A patented end-fed matching circuit sealed inside a virtually indestructible thermoplastic body and a flexible, black powder-coated stainless-steel whip deliver long-lasting, reliable service for fleet, public-safety, and industrial vehicles.
Product Features:
- The ground-independent Mopole architecture provides a 3 dB improvement in received signal levels compared to a standard ¼-wave whip.
- It offers broad 148 - 175 MHz coverage with 4 MHz at 1.5:1 VSWR (8 MHz at 2.0:1) and is field-tuneable using the supplied chart for optimum VSWR.
- The patented matching circuit is embedded in a high-impact thermoplastic housing, ensuring consistent 50 Ω impedance and exceptional durability.
- The flexible, tapered 17-7 PH stainless-steel whip, finished with a tough black powder coating, resists corrosion, vibration, and low-clearance impacts.
- The included threaded stud mount enables quick, secure installation on thin panels or custom brackets.
- This antenna is Australian designed, manufactured, and patented (AU #596830 / #656793) to ensure dependable operation in harsh environments.
Application Areas:
- It is ideal for fleet trucks, service vans, and logistics vehicles that require broadband VHF coverage without a full roof ground plane.
- It is suitable for public-safety, fire, and EMS units that need a rugged antenna capable of mounting on mirrors, roof gutters, or trunk lips.
- It performs reliably on mining, construction, and agricultural machinery operating in vibration-prone, impact-intensive environments.
- It benefits urban delivery and rural logistics vehicles where overhead obstructions limit antenna height and ground-plane availability.
- It is well-suited for marine and off-road recreational vehicles that benefit from corrosion-resistant, impact-tolerant whips and ground-independent performance.
In the Box:
- 1 x RFI CD28-41-70 VHF Mopole Antenna Whip (148 - 175 MHz, 3 dB gain).
- Threaded stud mount pre-assembled to the whip (cable & connector not included).
Documents:
RFI CD28 Antenna - Datasheet
RFI CD28-41-70 Antenna - Installation Guide
