Description
The new Compact Magnetic 1/4 Wave Antenna by AUSCB. Improves the performance of a handheld by allowing the antenna to be higher and clear compared to transmitting inside the vehicle.
This antenna is tuned to the Australian UHF CB Band (unlike some other similar mini mag styles that are not, or don’t actually tune anywhere).
Compact and discreet size at only 41mm across the base, yet when placed on a flat metal surface will not come off a highway speeds. Overall height is 158mm. Antenna element is flexible and removable.
Despite it’s compact size, these antennas work exceptionally well by using the car’s metal shell as a ground plane to improve performance. Element gain 2dBi (you will see a lot of mini mag antennas shorter than this, claiming 2.5 – 3.3dBi – this is an exaggeration) .
Comes with 3.11m of RG174 50 ohm coax, terminated with a SMA-F fitting to suit the AUSCB antenna socket. This length was specifically chosen as it is the correct odd multiple of a half wavelength for the most accurate SWR. RG174 fits under the car’s rubber door seals much better than RG58 and can be tucked into the door frames edge lining much easier.
Can be used with an in-car Mobile CB when used with the correct SMA to PL259 adapter (not supplied) as a typically ‘plug and play’ system.
Note that the SMA fitting does not need to be done up tight to the AUSCB antenna socket, just a gentle stop is all that is required.
SWR < 1.5:1 @ 477Mhz.
