ABBREE AR-771 Tri-Band Radio Antenna SMA-Female for Baofeng UV-9S BF-R3 UV-5RX3 UV-82X3 BTECH UV-5X3 MK3X UV-82 UV-B5 GT-3 Amateur Handheld Two Way Radio 2M-1.25M-70CM (144-222-435Mhz) 15.1-Inch Whip Review

For example when these antennas are new the increased range is great. Bought to replace the same faulty duck. Those two are there, and on a budget the antenna lifespans can be less than the expensive mainstream types.

I bought a BTECH 5X3 and wasn't a big fan of the need for a separate antenna for the 1.25m band. So I got this Abree. That's great, I'm picking up repeaters from 0 to 50 miles or so on each of the three bands. I'd love to see Abree make a tri-range version of their monstrous 40-inch folding devices.

This antenna makes 2m, 1¼m and 70cm handheld radios much more practical. Instead of carrying around two antennas and switching them between three bands, it's much easier to carry this antenna on a tri-band handset. This antenna also increases the range significantly.

Haven't you ever tested the thing? S11 reflection sweep included. Marker 1 corresponds to 146 MHz, marker 2 to 224.5 MHz, marker 3 to 442.6 MHz. SWR on 2m is very bad 10:1; OK 3:1 at 220M; OK 2.4:1 at 440MHz. They completely missed the 2 meter setting. Not recommended, gladly again.

Shortly after receiving this antenna I installed it on my Baufeng UV-9s. Just 3 or 4 turns and he hit the ground. Tried to hit the repeater at 5.5 miles and the repeater didn't respond. Reinstalled the 222 rubber ducky that came with the Baufeng and ran the same test. I could hear the polite tone of the repeater. going back.

Like: Antenna radiates F. Strength is good, 8 feet 7 inches good, extra reach better than factory duck. "Things long tilt, but receive signals. The first thing I ordered was an ant base so it wouldn't sit on top of my Baofeng UV-9S or UV 5R ht. This was caused by the molded plastic rim getting in the way. BUT wait, it was Abree's first defect, a little thicker. It was possible to cut or trim the bottom but I wouldn't recommend it. I tried my Wouxun KG UVD1P, it is fully screwed on SMA. . Always