Review on 📻 18.5-Inch Dual Band VHF UHF 144/430Mhz SMA Female Tactical Folding Antenna for Baofeng UV-5R BF-F8HP UV-82 Handheld Ham Radio - StickyDeal Camouflage CS by Carlos Cardoso

Name: 📻 18.5-Inch Dual Band VHF UHF 144/430Mhz SMA Female Tactical Folding Antenna for Baofeng UV-5R BF-F8HP UV-82 Handheld Ham Radio - StickyDeal Camouflage CS
Item: 📻 18.5-Inch Dual Band VHF UHF 144/430Mhz SMA Female Tactical Folding Antenna for Baofeng UV-5R BF-F8HP UV-82 Handheld Ham Radio - StickyDeal Camouflage CS
Rating: 4

September 15, 2022

Good antenna! But. had to use the mod on my baofeng.

The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because I had to cut about 4mm of plastic on the bottom of the antenna around the SMA connector. It doesn't even screw in deep enough to hook the center conductor. Then. I have to admit that he is quite big compared to my little baofeng. However, it did allow me to hit 5 repeaters that I could only hit with my 25 watt cellular. I was also pleased with the results of my test with my VNA. LOW SWR on all bands used (even FRS and GMRS). Very satisfied but now I'm considering ordering the 18 inch version.

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