RadioRanked verdict
Nagoya
Nagoya NA-701 (SMA-Male)
The right compact upgrade for SMA-Male radios. Same trade-off as the SMA-Female NA-701; just confirm your radio's jack first.
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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 203 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 | 0.10 λ | electrically short |
| UHF435 MHz | 689 mm | 0.29 λ | quarter wave |
On the advertised gain. This listing claims 5 dBi. An element of 203 mm can support roughly 0.8 dBi on its best band, so the claim runs about 4.2 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…
- ✓Yaesu, TYT, and Wouxun radios
- ✓Portable everyday use
Skip it, if you're…
- ✕Baofeng-style radios with SMA-Female jacks
- ✕Maximum range
Tradeoffs
The good and the bad
What we like
- Compact and easy to carry
- Correct SMA-Male jack for Yaesu, TYT, and Wouxun
- Clear upgrade over a stock antenna
- Flexible and durable
What we don't
- Less range than a full-length whip
- Easy to order the wrong connector gender by mistake
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Overview
This is the SMA-Male version of the Nagoya NA-701, an 8-inch flexible dual-band whip for radios with an SMA-Male antenna jack such as many Yaesu, TYT, and Wouxun handhelds.
It is the portable middle ground for those radios: a real improvement over a stock antenna without the length of a full 15-inch whip. Confirm your radio uses an SMA-Male jack before ordering.
Specifications
| Frequency bands | VHF, UHF |
| Gain | 5.00 dBi |
| Connector | SMA-Male |
| Length | 203 mm |
| Antenna type | whip |
| Flexible | Yes |
| color | Black |
| unitCount | 1 |
| releaseDate | 2019-05-09T00:00:01Z |
Fits These Radios
Radios we track that take a SMA-Male antenna and cover this antenna's bands. Top-scoring picks first.
Key Features
- Compact 8-inch flexible dual-band whip (144/430 MHz)
- Manufacturer-rated 2.15 dBi gain
- SMA-Male connector for Yaesu, TYT, and Wouxun radios
- Shorter than the NA-771 for easier everyday carry
- Genuine Nagoya build; watch for counterfeits