{"product_id":"rfi-cd29-148174-00-148174mhz-broadband-ground-independent-mopole-whip-only-tapered-ss-radiator","title":"RFI CD29-148174-00 – 148–174MHz Broadband Ground Independent Mopole Whip Only (Tapered S\/S Radiator)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRFI CD29-148174-00 – 148–174MHz Broadband Ground Independent Mopole Whip Only\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Tapered Stainless Steel Radiator)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RFI CD29-148174-00 is a replacement whip for the RFI CD29 Mopole antenna series. It provides broadband VHF performance across 148–174MHz and is designed for professional and commercial two-way radio applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD29-148174-00 is a genuine RFI replacement whip for existing CD29 MBC base assemblies, letting fleets swap a damaged or worn radiator without replacing the whole antenna. It provides broadband coverage across 148–174MHz with no field tuning required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tapered stainless steel radiator is highly flexible and resistant to knocks and bends, matching the same 3dB gain performance as the rest of the CD29 series when paired with a compatible MBC base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a complete antenna instead of a replacement whip? This 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\u003eBroadband coverage from 148–174MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e means no field tuning required, for installers doing whip swaps on a schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround independent Mopole design when used with MBC base\u003c\/strong\u003e means reliable performance without needing a full ground plane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty tapered stainless steel radiator\u003c\/strong\u003e means long service life and resistance to knocks and bends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy replacement and installation\u003c\/strong\u003e means less downtime for fleet vehicles needing a whip swap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged construction\u003c\/strong\u003e means dependable performance for demanding commercial use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a damaged or worn CD29 series whip\u003c\/li\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x RFI CD29-148174-00 Mopole whip (whip only, no base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e MBC base, this whip requires a compatible existing base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a whip-only listing for replacing an existing CD29 series whip. If you need a complete antenna with base, see CD29-148174-50 or CD29-148174-53 (with 5m cable) instead.\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;\"\u003eCD29-148174-00\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;\"\u003e148–174MHz\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, with compatible base)\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\u003eRadiator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eTapered stainless steel, black finish\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. 0.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Bands in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD29 series covers several VHF sub-bands and configurations. See CD29-138166-50 (138-166MHz, MBC base), CD29-148174-50 (148-174MHz, MBC base, no cable), or CD29-148174-53 (148-174MHz, MBC base with 5m cable). These are different configurations or bands, not direct substitutes for a replacement whip.\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\u003eIs this a complete antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is a replacement whip only. You'll need an existing compatible CD29 MBC base to fit it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this need a large ground plane to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, when fitted to a compatible ground independent MBC base, it performs reliably without a large metal ground plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the whip 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\u003eWhat does the gain figure mean in practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen fitted to a compatible base, this whip delivers the same 3dB gain as the rest of the CD29 series, per RFI's specification sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Mobile Systems Limited install this antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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