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๐Ÿ“ป Bingfu Dual Band VHF UHF Ham Radio Antenna Handheld Two Way Radio Magnetic Base SMA Male Antenna - Compatible with Icom Yaesu Vertex Standard Horizon Marine VHF Radio Review

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Details

AntennaMobile Radio Antenna
BrandBINGFU
ColorSMA Male Antenna
Impedance50 Ohm

Description of ๐Ÿ“ป Bingfu Dual Band VHF UHF Ham Radio Antenna Handheld Two Way Radio Magnetic Base SMA Male Antenna - Compatible with Icom Yaesu Vertex Standard Horizon Marine VHF Radio

Frequency Range: VHF 136-174MHz, UHF 400-470MHz; Feature: Magnetic Base Mounting; Gain: 8dBi; Direction: Omni-directional; Antenna Cable: 3m RG174 Cable; Cable Connector: SMA Male Connector; Package List: 1 x Antenna (As the Picture Shown);. Compatible with Ham Radio: YAESU VX-160, VX-2R, VX-3R, VX-7R, VX-6R, VX-8R, FT-60R, FT-817, VX130, VX131, VX160, VX-168, VX180, VX210, VX210A, VX-231, VX-350, VX-351VX400, VX410, VX420, VX-130, VX-131, VX-132, VX-160, VX-180, VX-210, VX-210A, VX-230, VX-354. VX-414, VX-420, VX-424, VX-600, VX-800, VX-820, VX-821, VX-824, VX-829, VX-900, VX-920, VX-921, VX-924, VX-929, VX-970, VX-971, VX-974, VX-979;. Compatible with Ham Radio: UV-100, UV-100 MARK II, UV-200, UV-200 MARK II, UV-3R, UV-3R MARK II, BF-U3; TYT TH-2R, TH-446, TH-F5, TH-F7, TH-F8, THUV3R, THUV8R, TH-UVF1, THUVF8D, TH-UVF9, TYT-777, TYT-900;. Compatible with Ham Radio: LINTON LT-5800, LT-6100, LT-6600; PUXING PX-2R, PX-325, PX-358, PX-A6; MYT MYT-Q1, MYT-Q7; WOUXUN KG-UV6D;. Compatible with Marine VHF Two Way Radio: Standard Horizon HX210 HX870 HX890 HX300 HX380 HX40 HX280 HX290 HX370;

Reviews

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Nice for the money.

Small magnetic surface looks like it could be blown off the car roof (not yet at 80 km/h). Please check the plug for compatibility before ordering. I needed an adapter for my Baofeng UV-5.

Pros
  • Quick change
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 3 out of 5

TOY antenna - CB and talkback radios

Poor antenna. Have experimented with it. zero win. Indeed. negative gain. It's tuned to the wrong frequencies. The rubber duck that came with the radio gave the best reading, hitting every repeater in the area. This antenna hit a repeater nearby. That's it!3

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • Some flaws

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Bad magnet, bad SWR at 70 cm

Bad antenna. 2m SWR is acceptable, but the center frequency for 70cm is around 480MHz, well outside the US bandwidth plan. At US frequencies of 70 cm, the SWR is unacceptable and unusable. In addition, the supplied magnet is also unusable. Too small even for a small antenna.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Slightly crumpled

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Replace the magnet and they work great

I have a set of 1mm 1/2 inch thick neodymium disc magnets. I removed the plastic on the bottom and replaced the "weaker fridge" magnets and these are holding up great now. Another antenna had the same problem and I used some magnets and it doesn't come off unless I pull hard.

Pros
  • Good workmanship
Cons
  • Can be damaged

Revainrating 2 out of 5

UHF CAR ANTENNA 70CM

The seller will provide a double 3M foam adhesive pad to fix the antenna securely on the car roof. 70-80 km/h no problem. I'm waiting for Boefeng to do some mobile satellite work. Many coaxial antenna cables, small diameter and connectors. I use clips on the dash to keep the cable out of the way. No problem.

Pros
  • Nice appearance
Cons
  • Small problems

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Antennas are not that magnetic

I put it on the roof of a car and drove less than 30 miles before the antenna fell off the roof. The magnet is very bad and doesn't hold. I attached a real neodnroom magnet to it and sealed it with tape and it hasn't come loose since. In terms of ease of use, this is a great little antenna for the money, but you'll spend more money on a better antenna next time.

Pros
  • Stylish and modern design
Cons
  • Not as good as it says it is

Revainrating 1 out of 5

These SMA connectors are mislabeled.

I ordered what the product description said was 'little man' and got a plug that I couldn't use. In my 50+ years of DIY, the connector had a "prong" sticking out. and the socket had an internal connection into which a male "pin" was inserted. even plumbing has plugs and sockets. All fittings are marked "male" and "female". Men are the ones with a thread or something sticking out, and women are the ones sticking out, entering like a nut on a bolt. male, and the nut is female. The easiest way Iโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Don't waste too much time
Cons
  • Vulgarity

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Doesn't really resonate on the ham radio bands

This antenna doesn't really resonate on the ham radio bands. For something advertised as a ham radio antenna I was hoping that the lowest return loss would be on the ham bands. See attached photos for details of the two units I purchased. This was tested in the middle of the roof of my car, there were no obstacles nearby. For reference: 6dB RL = 3:1 VSWR, 9dB RL = 2:1 VSWR, 14dB RL = 1.5:1. and you get the idea. 2/5 stars anyway because it's definitely not as broadband as advertised and Iโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Accessories
Cons
  • Some minor things

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not bad for the price but you need a good magnet

I wasn't expecting much for $10 but decided to give it a try. All in all not a bad antenna. The SMA connector was the biggest advantage as it plugged directly into my Radioddity GM-30 GMRS laptop without an adapter. The biggest drawback, as mentioned in other reviews, is the poor quality of the magnet. It won't stay in place at highway speeds and/or high winds. My workaround was to attach a 1/2 inch neodymium disc magnet to the base with gorilla tape, which holds the antenna in place fairlyโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Antennas
Cons
  • Negative impressions

Revainrating 1 out of 5

These SMA connectors are mislabeled.

I ordered what the product description said was a 'small plug' and received a plug that I couldn't use. + years of do-it-yourself work, a "pinโ€ stuck out on the connector. And the "mother" connector had an internal connection into which the "pin" was inserted. Even plumbing has plugs and sockets. all marked as "male" and "female". The males are the ones that have a thread or something sticking out, and the females are the ones that stick out like a nut on a bolt enter. Walnut is feminine. Theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Portable AV
Cons
  • Long delivery time