🔧 Enhanced Baofeng UV-5R Antenna for Optimal Performance - Dual Band, SMA-Female Connector Review

I paid the listing price and waited the listed time to receive an unauthorized replacement. The antenna I received is not the original Baofeng antenna - it is about 2.5cm longer and does NOT have the "Baofeng" and "UV" antenna molded into the rubber cover ( as specifically advertised). I deliberately ordered the original Baofeng antenna for reasons that I do not see as worthy of protection. I don't know how long I have to wait to get what I ordered.

I keep hitting 3 repeaters that are 18, 21 and 23 miles away. Sitting on the sofa in the living room. If I walk outside about 30 feet from the obstacle at home, I can hit a repeater that is 38 miles away. If you carry your radio on your side, this is the antenna you need. It's only 1/4" longer than the stock antenna, perfect for the UV-5R, and it's all you really need. Don't waste your money on fake Nagoyas. too long to fit on a HT portable radio from to be of practical use.

Since I bought the UV5-R which came with the standard antenna I simply had to buy other antennas to find out which ones would work best for indoor and outdoor use as a portable device. The Nagoya NA-771 whip antenna is very handy for indoor use and I've noticed a big difference in reception from my local repeaters and very good reception. Walking around as a wearable device is too long. But then I saw the Nagoya NA-771R and think this antenna is good for both indoors and outdoors. But FYI…