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.
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
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 |
Fits These Radios
Radios we track that take a SMA-Female antenna and cover this antenna's bands. Top-scoring picks first.
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