GME AD501 Standard FME Female Adaptor A genuine standard FME female adaptor from GME, the AD501 is designed to be crimped onto coaxial cable using the GME CTA500 crimping tool, providing an FME female socket for connection to FME male-terminated equipment such as GME antenna bases and accessories. Product overview The GME AD501 is a standard FME female adaptor designed to be crimped onto coaxial cable using the GME CTA500 crimping tool. It provides an FME female socket at the cable end, allowing connection to FME male-terminated equipment such as GME antenna bases and accessories using FME connectors. The GME CTA500 crimping tool is required for installation. The AD501 is not a push-on or solder connector. It must be crimped using the CTA500 to create a reliable electrical and mechanical termination on the coaxial cable. The CTA500 is sold separately. Without the CTA500 or a compatible crimping tool, the AD501 cannot be correctly installed. Features and benefits FME female adaptor (socket): Provides a female FME termination on a coaxial cable end, mating with FME male connectors on GME antenna bases and accessories. Crimp-style termination: Requires the GME CTA500 crimping tool for installation, providing a reliable, weatherproof crimp termination on the coaxial cable. Genuine GME accessory: A manufacturer-supplied FME female connector for use with GME and compatible FME-based antenna systems. Technical specs Specification Detail SKU AD501 Brand GME Type FME Female Adaptor/Connector Connector Type FME Female (Socket) Installation Method Crimp - CTA500 Tool Required (Sold Separately) Compatible with The AD501 is compatible with GME FME-based antenna systems including the ABL012B, ABL013, ABL013B, ABL014, and ABL015B marine antenna bases and other GME FME-connected accessories. Requires the GME CTA500 crimping tool, sold separately. Compatible with GME antenna leads and coaxial cable assemblies. Frequently asked questions What is an FME female adaptor and when is it used?An FME female adaptor provides a female FME socket, the counterpart to an FME male plug, at the end of a coaxial cable. It is used when a cable needs to terminate in a format compatible with FME male connectors, such as the fast-fit antenna whip connectors used in GME's ABL01x series marine antenna bases. The AD501 allows a coaxial cable to be terminated in FME female format where replacement or custom cable assembly is required. What is the CTA500 crimping tool and is it included?The CTA500 is GME's dedicated crimping tool for terminating FME and PL259-style connectors onto coaxial cable. It is not included with the AD501 and is sold separately. Without the CTA500 or a compatible crimping tool, the AD501 connector cannot be installed correctly. Confirm you have access to the CTA500 before purchasing the AD501. Is this the same CTA500 required for the AB004 antenna base connector?Yes. The CTA500 is the same crimping tool used for the AB004 replacement antenna base connector for the AE47xx series. Both the AD501 FME female adaptor and the AB004 require the CTA500 for correct installation. What GME systems use FME connectors?GME's FME connector system is used across the ABL01x series of marine antenna bases including the ABL012B, ABL013, ABL013B, ABL014, ABL014B, ABL015, and ABL015B. The ABL002F elevated-feed base also uses an FME connector. The AD501 FME female adaptor is a replacement termination for these systems when a cable end needs to be reterminated. What coaxial cable gauge is compatible with the AD501?The compatible cable gauge for the AD501 crimp connector is not confirmed in the available source data. Contact us with details of the cable you are using to confirm compatibility before purchasing. Legendary Products & Support From Authorized Dealers When you choose Frankies BrandBeast, you're choosing quality and performance. 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