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πŸ“‘ hys tactical/foldable antenna | dual band 144/430mhz sma-female connector | 31.5inch/800mm antenna | compatible with bf uv-5r series, uv-82 series, bf-f8hp two way radio logo

πŸ“‘ HYS Tactical/Foldable Antenna | Dual Band 144/430Mhz SMA-Female Connector | 31.5inch/800mm Antenna | Compatible with BF UV-5R Series, UV-82 Series, BF-F8HP Two Way Radio Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5Β Β 
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AntennaRadio
BrandHYS
Impedance50 Ohm

Description of πŸ“‘ HYS Tactical/Foldable Antenna | Dual Band 144/430Mhz SMA-Female Connector | 31.5inch/800mm Antenna | Compatible with BF UV-5R Series, UV-82 Series, BF-F8HP Two Way Radio

HYS Tactical Antenna Frequency: 136-174MHz,400-470MHz ,Length:800mm/31.5inch. HYS Tactical Antenna Connector type:SMA FEMALE. With features a 3.2/5.2dBi, signal with up to 20W of power. V.S.W.R less1.5. Compatible with AnyTone, PuFeng(BF), some Wouxun, and some Kenwood Walkie Talkie; Working for BF model number:GT-3, UV-5R, UV5RE, UV5RA,UV5R Plus UV-82L , BF-888S.etc. HYS Tactical antenna, the antenna can be folded and bent into several section to use at will, very free and convenient, straighting is also a certain degree of toughness. The tenacity of the tactical antenna is much more durable than the general whip antenna, not easy to damage, easy to preserve and flexible use. This HYS CS Tactical Antenna length about 80cm/31.5inch and is a must for outdoor and camping usage. This is a flexible antenna, easy to carry and instal, all while boosting the signal of your radio significantly! Extend the Range of your Communication.

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Doesn't work with Portable Audio & Video

I'm not sure if this is a defect or just a very bad product. I put it on my Baofeng Uv-5r+ and it didn't pick up a frequency after an hour of scanning. I turned the factory antenna back on and noticed a lot of chatter. It seems very durable but either broken or scrap.

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Reliability

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great extra range and easy compaction

This antenna will significantly increase the range of your radio. It folds down to a handy size so you don't get tangled in branches when walking through the bushes. The only downside is that it has a minimum range of a few meters. So if you're near someone who's broadcasting, they'll whine pretty loudly.

Pros
  • An Absolute Legend
Cons
  • Repair

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good for a show, not a pro

Antenna works as intended but has wrinkles after a few days of storage with the top often falling off. Signal strength was also poor - slightly better than the standard antenna I used on the BaoFeng, but nowhere near as good as the Nagoya antenna I had to install instead.

Pros
  • Rugged construction
Cons
  • Easily repairable

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Okay, but receiver sensitivity noise is still an issue.

So the antenna is decent but the focus on Baofeng radios is interesting. My range has improved BUT the reception sensitivity is poor on all my baofengs and baofengs in general. So in scenarios where you're spread out, you're probably fine. If you're even a few blocks away from another ham on the same frequencies, you're likely to have reception problems, no matter what the antenna gain.

Pros
  • Stylish and modern design
Cons
  • Very expensive

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Try accessories

Ever since I got my operator's license I've heard many radio amateurs discuss this and similar antennas. I went and bought it and have no regrets. An excellent addition to any HT. Use it on Tenway UV-5R Pro. With a high transmit setting of 8W and some gain on the antenna itself it works great. Strike high-end repeaters (and high-rise repeaters) from over 35 miles away. One I'd estimate at 40 miles, but that's from the top of the mountain to the tower at the top of the mountain. The only…

Pros
  • Good thing
Cons
  • Hard to say