{"product_id":"rfi-cd29-148174-50-148174mhz-broadband-ground-independent-mopole-antenna","title":"RFI CD29-148174-50 – 148–174MHz Broadband Ground Independent Mopole Antenna","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRFI CD29-148174-50 – 148–174MHz 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 CD29-148174-50 is a high-performance VHF broadband ground independent Mopole antenna. It covers 148–174MHz and is designed for commercial, emergency services, and government communication applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD29-148174-50 is a broadband VHF Mopole antenna 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\u003eBroadband coverage across 148–174MHz\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\u003eTapered stainless steel radiator\u003c\/strong\u003e means strength and durability, for vehicles working in rough conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty construction with flexible spring base\u003c\/strong\u003e means better durability in demanding environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimised for rugged field conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e means dependable performance for fleets that don't get an easy ride.\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 CD29-148174-50 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 adaptor cable, 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 suitable mounting bracket, and the FME connector at the base needs an adaptor 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;\"\u003eCD29-148174-50\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;\"\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)\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 suitable mounting bracket)\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\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFME female at base (adaptor 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\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Bands in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD29 series covers several VHF sub-bands. If 148–174MHz isn't your operating frequency, see CD29-138166-50 (138-166MHz, MBC base), CD29-148174-53 (148-174MHz, MBC base with 5m cable), or CD29-148174-00 (148-174MHz, whip only). These are different configurations or bands, not direct substitutes, so pick the one that matches your licensed frequency and cable needs.\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 a mounting bracket and adaptor cable 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 CD29-148174-50 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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