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Nagoya
Nagoya NA-771 (SMA-Male)
The right NA-771 for SMA-Male radios. Same strong value as the SMA-Female version; just confirm your radio uses an SMA-Male 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 396 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 | 0.57 λ | 5/8 wave |
Decision helper
Is this antenna right for you?
Yes, if you're…
- ✓Yaesu, TYT, Wouxun, and Vertex radios
- ✓New hams upgrading from a stock antenna
Skip it, if you're…
- ✕Baofeng and BTECH radios with SMA-Female jacks (get the SMA-Female version)
- ✕Anyone wanting a compact antenna
Tradeoffs
The good and the bad
What we like
- Noticeable improvement over a stock antenna
- Flexible and durable
- Correct SMA-Male jack for Yaesu, TYT, and Wouxun
- Cheap and widely available
What we don't
- Long at 15.6 inches
- Counterfeits are common; buy from a reputable seller
- Easy to order the wrong connector gender by mistake
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Overview
This is the SMA-Male version of the Nagoya NA-771, built for radios whose antenna jack is SMA-Male rather than SMA-Female. That includes many Yaesu, TYT, Wouxun, and Vertex handhelds.
Everything else matches the standard NA-771: a 15.6-inch flexible dual-band whip that meaningfully outperforms a stock antenna on 2m and 70cm. The only thing to get right is the connector gender, so check your radio before ordering.
Specifications
| Frequency bands | VHF, UHF |
| Gain | 3.00 dBi |
| Connector | SMA-Male |
| Length | 396 mm |
| Antenna type | whip |
| Flexible | Yes |
| Weight | 53 g |
| 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
- 15.6-inch flexible dual-band whip (144/430 MHz)
- Manufacturer-rated up to 3 dBi gain
- SMA-Male connector for Yaesu, Vertex, TYT, and Wouxun radios
- Noticeable real-world gain over a stock antenna
- Genuine Nagoya build; counterfeits are common, buy from a reputable seller