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Baofeng
Baofeng Dual-Band Whip (SMA-Female)
This is functionally the same upgrade as the Nagoya NA-771 at nearly the same length, for less money. There is no real reason to pay more for the name brand here.
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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 389 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 | 0.19 λ | electrically short |
| UHF435 MHz | 689 mm | 0.56 λ | 5/8 wave |
Decision helper
Is this antenna right for you?
Yes, if you're…
- ✓Baofeng and BTECH radios with SMA-Female jacks
- ✓Buyers who want NA-771-equivalent performance for less
Skip it, if you're…
- ✕Anyone who wants a compact antenna
- ✕2m-only operation
Tradeoffs
The good and the bad
What we like
- Same strong 70cm electrical length as the category-standard upgrade whip
- Gain claim is credible
- Cheap, under $7
- Flexible and durable
What we don't
- Mediocre on 2m, like every whip this length
- Long for a belt or holster at over 15 inches
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Overview
This Baofeng-branded whip is a 389mm flexible dual-band antenna with an SMA-Female connector, built for the same UV-5R-style radios the NA-771 fits. At 15.3 inches it is nearly identical in length to the Nagoya, just 7mm shorter, and it typically runs a few dollars cheaper.
The electrical length tells the same story as any whip in this size class: about 0.19 wavelengths on 2m, which is mediocre and genuinely lossy, and about 0.56 wavelengths on 70cm, right at the 5/8-wave point that is close to the best a single element does on a handheld. That is the well-known tradeoff hams describe when they call these whips better 70cm antennas than 2m ones. The 2.15 dBi gain claim is conservative next to what the model predicts, so it is a believable number. If you already own or have tried the NA-771, this is functionally the same antenna under a different brand.
Specifications
| Frequency bands | VHF, UHF |
| Gain | 2.15 dBi |
| Connector | SMA-Female |
| Length | 389 mm |
| Antenna type | whip |
| Flexible | Yes |
| color | Orange |
| 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
- Wide Compatibility: Compatible with Baofeng UV-5R Series, UV-5R Mini, BF-F8HP, UV-21R, BF-888S, UV-82 Series, UV-32, DM-32, DM-5R, AR-152, TP8Plus and Quansheng UV-K5, suitable for most handheld ham radios.
- Frequency Range: Dual Frequency 144/430MHz（Connector type: SMA -Female; Gain: 2.15dBi;Impedance: 50ohm;Maximum power: 10W）
- Long Soft Whip Design: 15.3-inch extended antenna delivers stronger far-distance signal reception for stable communication outdoors.
- Flexible Portable Construction:It has good flexibility, can be easily bent, and is lightweight, making it easy to carry during hunting or camping.
- Package include: 1 * Long Antenna; If your radio model cannot find the antenna, we will assist you.