Description
Replacement Antenna Base and Lead for GME AE470x Series SO239 Connector, 5m Low-Loss Coaxial Cable
Product Overview
The GME ABL004 is a genuine replacement antenna base and lead for the AE470x (AE4700) series of GME UHF CB antennas. It includes the complete cable assembly an SO239 connector and 5 metres of low-loss coaxial cable providing a ready-to-install replacement when the existing base and lead need to be replaced as a unit.
The ABL004 is distinct from the AB004, which is a replacement connector only (requiring the CTA500 crimping tool to refit to the existing cable). The ABL004 supplies the full base and cable assembly, making it the appropriate choice when the coaxial cable itself has been damaged or when a complete fresh assembly is preferred.
Note: Thread type, mounting style, and full installation details are not confirmed in the available supplier data beyond what is stated. Confirm compatibility with your specific AE470x antenna model with GME before purchasing.
Features & Benefits
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Complete replacement assembly — supplies both the base connector and 5m of low-loss coaxial cable as a ready-to-install unit; no additional cable or connector assembly required
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AE470x series specific — designed as the genuine replacement base and lead for the GME AE4700 series UHF CB antenna range
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5m low-loss coaxial cable — 5 metres of low-loss cable provides slightly more routing length than the standard 4.5m in other GME base and lead products
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SO239 connector — the included SO239 connector connects to the radio antenna input
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Genuine GME replacement part — manufacturer-supplied part for correct fitment and antenna performance
Technical Specs
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
GME |
| Part number |
ABL004 |
| Product type |
Replacement antenna base and lead |
| Compatible with |
GME AE470x / AE4700 series antennas |
| Cable length |
5m |
| Cable type |
Low-loss coaxial cable |
| Connector |
SO239 |
| Thread |
Not specified — confirm with GME |
| Weight |
Not specified |
Compatible With / Goes Well With
- GME AE470x series UHF CB antennas (AE4700, AE4704, AE4705, AE4706, and related models) — confirm your specific antenna SKU with GME
- GME UHF CB radios with PL259 antenna socket (the SO239 mates with a PL259 radio plug)
Weight
Not specified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AE470x series?
The AE470x series refers to GME's range of 477 MHz UHF CB whip antennas including models such as the AE4700, AE4704, AE4705, AE4706, and related variants — the same antenna family as the AB004 replacement connector. Confirm your specific antenna model is within this series with GME before purchasing.
How does the ABL004 differ from the AB004?
The AB004 is a replacement base connector only — it requires the GME CTA500 crimping tool to refit the connector to the existing coaxial cable, meaning the cable itself is reused. The ABL004 is a complete replacement assembly — new base connector and 5m of new coaxial cable — ready to install without any crimping. Choose the ABL004 when the cable as well as the connector needs replacing, or when a complete fresh assembly is preferred.
What does SO239 connect to in the installation?
The SO239 is the female half of the PL259/SO239 connector pair. The SO239 on the ABL004 cable connects to the PL259 male plug on the radio's antenna socket. If your GME radio has an FME antenna input rather than PL259, the SO239 connector on the ABL004 will not be directly compatible — confirm your radio's antenna socket type before purchasing.
Why is the cable 5m rather than 4.5m like other GME leads?
The ABL004's 5m cable is specific to the AE470x replacement assembly. The extra 0.5m provides a small additional margin for routing in vehicles where the antenna is positioned at a greater distance from the radio, or where the cable path requires more slack for service loops or future re-routing.
When would I replace both the base and lead vs just the connector?
The AB004 connector-only replacement makes sense when the coaxial cable is undamaged and only the connector has failed. The ABL004 full replacement is more appropriate when the coaxial cable has been physically damaged, when the outer jacket has cracked or split from UV exposure or abrasion, when the cable has been pinched or crushed affecting signal quality, or when a complete fresh installation is preferred regardless of cable condition.
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