The RFI CD29-118136-53 VHF Air-Band Mopole Antenna is a ground-plane-independent, no-tune solution that delivers 3 dB gain across the full 118 - 136 MHz aviation band. Supplied with an MBC (PL-259) roof-mount base and a factory-fitted 5 m low-loss coaxial cable (unterminated), the antenna drops straight into fleet, public-safety, and airside service vehicles without costly re-engineering. A rugged, impact-resistant base shields the integrated matching circuit, while the 900 mm tapered stainless-steel whip finished in a hard-wearing black powder coat-flexes safely under low-clearance obstacles.
Product Features:
- This antenna provides broadband coverage of the entire 118 - 136 MHz VHF air-band without requiring any field tuning.
- Its ground-plane-independent Mopole architecture supports alternative mounting points such as mirrors, gutter brackets, and roof rails.
- The factory-matched circuit, encapsulated in a virtually indestructible base, maintains a stable 50 Ω impedance and VSWR 1.8:1 across all vehicle types.
- The flexible, powder-coated stainless-steel whip resists corrosion, vibration, and impacts without degrading performance.
- The pre-assembled 5 m low-loss coaxial cable (connector not included) simplifies installation and custom field termination.
- It is rated for 50 W input power with 3 dBq of vertical gain to extend VHF air-band coverage on the move.
- This antenna is Australian designed and manufactured for proven durability in extreme environments.
Application Areas:
- It is ideal for airfield service vehicles; fuel tankers, baggage carts, and“follow-me"cars; that require reliable air-band communications with control towers and aircraft.
- It is suitable for emergency-response and ARFF (Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting) trucks needing a rugged, broadband antenna pre-cabled for quick deployment.
- It performs reliably on fleet logistics and utility vehicles operating near airports and interfacing with aviation radio networks.
- It benefits ground-support equipment where roof-mount ground planes are unavailable or space is constrained.
- It is perfect for any mobile installation upgrading from narrow-band, tune-required whips to a maintenance-free broadband solution.
In the Box:
- 1 x RFI CD29-118136-53 VHF Air-Band Mopole Antenna Whip (118 - 136 MHz, 3 dB gain).
- MBC right-angle SO-239 roof-mount base pre-assembled to the whip.
- 5 m low-loss coaxial cable (unterminated, connector not included).
Documents:
RFI CD29 Antenna - Datasheet
RFI CD29 Antenna - Installation Guide
