Review on 📡 ABBREE Tactical SMA-Male Dual Band VHF UHF Antenna - 72CM/28.3 Inch - 144/430Mhz - Foldable - Compatible with Yaesu FT-70DR, TYT MD-380, Wouxun KG-UV8E 9D Plus - for Ham Two Way Radio by Darnell Golden

This antenna will greatly improve the performance of any 2m portable radio. After receiving the antenna, I contacted a friend through a local repeater about 14 miles away while sitting at my house. Comparing the characteristics of the antenna with the Diamond 5/8 Wave portable antenna, the difference day and night was obvious. He told me that I blocked the repeater about 50% with Diamond. At Abbri I was completely silent. When I looked at the signal strength indicator on my Yaesu radio while receiving, Diamond showed a signal strength of about S-5. Abbere showed a signal strength of about 5 out of 9. These signal reports were with the radio on the table in the same position for both reports. Although the antenna is a little clunky for a 28", it's easy to work with and will greatly improve the performance of any compatible portable radio. And it's about half the price of all competitors. Some say the antenna is "weak". and can fall off in the slightest wind I haven't found this, when unfolded it stays in a firm upright position even in strong winds.