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ABBREE
Abbree AR-152 Folding Tactical Antenna
The AR-152 is the antenna you clip on when range matters more than convenience. The long element genuinely helps on 2 meters, but it is too unwieldy to leave on for daily use. Treat the gain rating as marketing.
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How we scored it
Performance is derived from the antenna's length in wavelengths on each band it covers, not from the advertised gain. How we score →
Length versus wavelength
What 1080 mm Buys You
An antenna radiates according to its length measured in wavelengths, not according to the number on the packaging. Here is where this one lands on each band it covers.
| Band | Wavelength | This antenna | Works out as |
|---|---|---|---|
| VHF146 MHz | 2053 mm | 0.53 λ | half wave |
| UHF435 MHz | 689 mm | 1.57 λ | multi-wavelength |
On the advertised gain. This listing claims 5 dBi. An element of 1080 mm can support roughly 2.6 dBi on its best band, so the claim runs about 2.4 dB ahead of what the dimensions allow.
Vendors quote peak figures under favourable assumptions and often copy a supplier's number, so treat this as a reason to ignore the gain figure rather than to distrust the antenna.
Decision helper
Is this antenna right for you?
Yes, if you're…
- ✓Stationary or pack-based use where reach matters
- ✓POTA, SOTA, and field setups
- ✓Stretching simplex range
Skip it, if you're…
- ✕Pocket or belt carry
- ✕Anyone who wants a discreet, compact antenna
Tradeoffs
The good and the bad
What we like
- Long element gives a real reach advantage on VHF
- Folds down and clips out of the way
- Inexpensive
- SMA-Female fits Baofeng-style radios
What we don't
- At 42 inches it is impractical for everyday carry
- Gain claims are optimistic; treat the 5 dBi figure with skepticism
- Can feel top-heavy on a small handheld
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Overview
The Abbree AR-152 is a long folding tactical antenna, roughly 42 inches fully extended, that you fold down and clip out of the way when not in use. The extra length genuinely helps on 2 meters, where antenna size matters most.
It has an SMA-Female connector for Baofeng-style radios. The listing advertises around 5 dBi of gain; like most cheap-antenna gain claims, that figure is optimistic, so judge it by reach rather than the number.
Specifications
| Frequency bands | VHF, UHF |
| Gain | 5.00 dBi |
| Connector | SMA-Female |
| Length | 1080 mm |
| Antenna type | folding |
| Flexible | Yes |
| size | 42.5 in |
| color | Black |
| unitCount | 1 |
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Key Features
- Long 42.5-inch (108 cm) element for maximum reach on 2m and 70cm
- Folds down and clips out of the way for transport
- SMA-Female connector for Baofeng-style radios (UV-5R, BF-F8HP and similar)
- Dual-band 144/430 MHz coverage
- Manufacturer-rated 5 dBi gain; treat as optimistic and judge by real reach