{"product_id":"rfi-450-520mhz-ground-independent-mopole-mbc-base-cw-5m-cable-tapered-ss-radiator-cd50-68-53","title":"RFI 450-520MHz Ground Independent Mopole - MBC Base c\/w 5m Cable (Tapered S\/S Radiator) CD50-68-53","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRFI CD50-68-53 450–520MHz Ground Independent Mopole Antenna – MBC Base with 5m Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRFI CD50-68-53 Ground Independent Mopole Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional UHF mobile antenna designed for reliable communications across the \u003cstrong\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\u003eGround Independent Mopole\u003c\/strong\u003e technology with a durable \u003cstrong\u003etapered stainless steel radiator\u003c\/strong\u003e to deliver outstanding performance in challenging environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with an \u003cstrong\u003eMBC mounting base\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\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\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the RFI CD50-68-53?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD50-68-53 has been engineered to deliver dependable communications and long service life in demanding fleet applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers the full 450–520MHz UHF band with no tuning required\u003c\/strong\u003e means a straightforward install with one less variable to get wrong on site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Ground Independent Mopole technology\u003c\/strong\u003e means reliable performance from bull bars, mirror brackets, canopies, and other non-standard mounting positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty tapered stainless steel radiator\u003c\/strong\u003e means exceptional durability while maintaining excellent RF performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMBC mounting base and 5-metre low-loss coaxial cable included\u003c\/strong\u003e means a complete, ready-to-install antenna solution with nothing extra to source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for analogue and digital radio systems\u003c\/strong\u003e means one antenna works across mixed fleets running older and newer radios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion and weather-resistant construction\u003c\/strong\u003e means dependable performance in demanding outdoor conditions.\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 CD50-68-53 Mopole antenna (tapered stainless steel radiator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMBC mounting base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5m low-loss coaxial cable, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eRFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eCD50-68-53\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;\"\u003e450–520MHz\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;\"\u003e4dB 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\u003eTuned bandwidth \/ VSWR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e13MHz at \u0026lt;1.5:1, field-tuneable using supplied chart\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;\"\u003e50W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhip length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e395mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhip material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e17-7PH tapered stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eMBC base, included\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 low-loss coaxial, fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the RFI CD50-51 Series specifications (PDF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Options in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a different configuration or whip material? See CD50-68-70 (threaded stud, no cable) or CD51-68-50 (MBC base, flexible PVC radiator). Different mount and whip material options, pick the one that suits your installation.\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\u003eGround Independent Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional mobile antennas, the CD50-68-53 does not rely on the vehicle body to act as a ground plane. This allows installation on bull bars, mirror brackets, roof racks, canopies, toolboxes, service bodies, fibreglass vehicle panels, and other specialist fleet vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Commercial Fleets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility service vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMining fleets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgricultural machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForestry vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouncil and government fleets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency response vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial maintenance vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Mobile Systems Limited?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMobile Systems Limited supplies professional two-way radio systems and antenna solutions throughout New Zealand. 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The CD50-68-53 is supplied with an MBC mounting base and 5 metres of low-loss coaxial cable, providing a complete antenna solution ready for professional installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the antenna suitable for digital radio systems?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is compatible with both analogue and digital UHF radio systems operating within the 450–520MHz frequency range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan Mobile Systems Limited install this antenna?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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