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Nagoya
Nagoya NA-701G (GMRS)
The NA-701G is the compact GMRS option: the right band tuning in a pocketable size. If range matters more than size, step up to the longer NA-771G.
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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 140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMRS465 MHz | 645 mm | 0.22 λ | quarter wave |
On the advertised gain. This listing claims 2.15 dBi. An element of 140 mm can support roughly -0.4 dBi on its best band, so the claim runs about 2.6 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…
- ✓GMRS handhelds where size matters
- ✓Compact everyday carry on GMRS
Skip it, if you're…
- ✕Ham 2m/70cm use (get a dual-band whip)
- ✕Maximum GMRS range (the NA-771G is longer)
Tradeoffs
The good and the bad
What we like
- Tuned for the GMRS band
- Very compact and pocketable
- Flexible Nagoya build
What we don't
- Less range than the full-length NA-771G
- GMRS-specific, not a ham dual-bander
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Overview
The NA-701G is a 5.5-inch GMRS-tuned whip with an SMA-Female connector, the compact counterpart to the longer NA-771G. It is cut for the GMRS frequencies around 462 to 467 MHz rather than the broad ham bands.
For a GMRS radio where size matters, it is a better match than a generic dual-band whip and far more pocketable than the full-length NA-771G. Expect a little less range than the longer GMRS antenna in exchange for the compact size.
Specifications
| Frequency bands | UHF, GMRS |
| Gain | 2.15 dBi |
| Connector | SMA-Female |
| Length | 140 mm |
| Antenna type | whip |
| Flexible | Yes |
| size | Handheld Antenna |
| color | Black |
| unitCount | 1 |
| releaseDate | 2021-12-13T00:00:01Z |
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Key Features
- Compact 5.5-inch whip tuned for the GMRS band (462-467 MHz)
- Manufacturer-rated 2.15 dBi gain
- SMA-Female connector for Baofeng-style GMRS radios
- Pocketable size; less reach than the longer NA-771G
- Built for GMRS, not 2m/70cm ham use