{"product_id":"rfi-cd29-138166-50-138166mhz-broadband-ground-independent-mopole-mbc-base-tapered-ss-radiator","title":"RFI CD29-138166-50 – 138–166MHz Broadband Ground Independent Mopole - MBC Base (Tapered S\/S Radiator)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRFI CD29-138166-50 – 138–166MHz Broadband Ground Independent Mopole\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith MBC Base (Tapered Stainless Steel Radiator)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RFI CD29-138166-50 is a high-performance VHF broadband Mopole antenna designed for professional two-way radio applications. Its ground independent design and rugged stainless steel radiator make it ideal for fleet, emergency, and commercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD29-138166-50 is a broadband VHF Mopole antenna covering 138–166MHz, supplied with an MBC base. Its no-tune design eliminates the need to tune in the field, reducing installation costs and complexity while improving coverage across the whole band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tapered stainless steel radiator is highly flexible and resistant to knocks and bends, and the ground independent design means it doesn't rely on a large metal ground plane, useful for alternative mounting positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a different VHF sub-band? This antenna is also part of a wider CD29 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\u003eWideband coverage across 138–166MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e means one antenna covers the whole band with no field tuning, for installers working through multiple vehicles on a schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3dB gain Mopole design\u003c\/strong\u003e means stronger signal than a standard unity-gain whip, without needing a ground plane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty tapered stainless steel whip\u003c\/strong\u003e means long service life and resistance to knocks and bends, for vehicles working in rough conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock-absorbing spring base\u003c\/strong\u003e means better durability in demanding environments, for fleets that take a beating on rough roads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy mounting with MBC base system\u003c\/strong\u003e means a straightforward install using a widely supported mount standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial and government fleet vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency service vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility and transport communications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative mounting positions where a full ground plane isn't available\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 CD29-138166-50 Mopole antenna with MBC base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting bracket and cable kit, sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antenna's MBC base still needs a mounting bracket and cable kit to complete the install, and the FME connector at the base needs an extension cable. None of these are currently listed in our store, get in touch and we'll help you put together the right combination.\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\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;\"\u003eCD29-138166-50\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;\"\u003e138–166MHz\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;\"\u003e3dB (per RFI CD29 Series spec sheet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e50 ohms\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;1.5:1 across the band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower rating\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\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eapprox. 1.6m\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 (requires bracket and cable kit, sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadiator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eTapered stainless steel whip, black finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFME female at base (extension cable required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eapprox. 0.9kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the RFI CD29 Series specification sheet (PDF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Bands in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD29 series covers several VHF sub-bands. If 138–166MHz isn't your operating frequency, see CD29-148174-50 (148-174MHz, MBC base), CD29-148174-53 (148-174MHz, MBC base with 5m cable), or CD29-148174-00 (148-174MHz, whip only). These are different frequency bands, not direct substitutes, 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 ground independent design means it performs reliably without a large metal ground plane, useful for alternative mounting positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the antenna need field tuning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the CD29 series uses a no-tune broadband design that covers the whole band straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the antenna include cable and connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MBC base has an FME female connector, but an extension cable and mounting bracket are sold separately. Get in touch and we'll help you put together the right setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the gain figure mean in practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CD29-138166-50 is rated at 3dB gain per RFI's CD29 Series specification sheet, giving a real improvement over a standard unity-gain whip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Mobile Systems Limited install this antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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