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Review on πŸ“‘ Enhance Your Communication with Retevis Walkie Talkie Antenna – Dual Band 144/430Mhz SMA-F Soft Whip Antenna for Retevis RT5R RT29 Baofeng BF-F8HP UV-5R 888S 2 Way Radio (1 Pack) by Mike Snedeker

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Increases the range of your UV-5R

This device extends the range of your UV-5R by several kilometers. I live in a fairly dense urban area with a lot of obstructions and electrical interference. With the standard rubber duck, my UV-5R was able to hit better placed repeaters within a radius of about fifteen miles (tall towers, tall buildings, hilltops, etc.) but could not hit less well placed repeaters more than ten miles away. miles or something. even less. Just adding this antenna has extended that range to many "lower power" repeaters in the suburbs. When I added the 19" counterpoise, I found I could hit multiple repeaters 20 miles or more in nearby counties. The device is definitely worth the ten euros spent. And I have to say that this seller did a good job too. There was some confusion with my order (not their fault). They responded quickly and professionally.

Pros
  • Pretty good build; Use ABS material and heat shrink tube; The whip is flexible and will not break when deformed
Cons
  • Crumpled