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Updated Nov 2026

ABBREE AR-771C GMRS (SMA-Female) vs HYS-771N Dual-Band Whip (SMA-Female)

Our pick

ABBREE AR-771C GMRS (SMA-Female)$8.95

The ABBREE AR-771C is the clear winner for GMRS use. Both are similarly sized flexible whips, but they're optimized for different purposes.

The critical difference is electrical length on your intended band. The ABBREE is purpose-built for GMRS at 465 MHz, where it operates at 5/8 wavelength with realistic gain around 3.1 dBi. The HYS dual-band design compromises both bands to serve them equally poorly. On VHF it's severely electrically short at 0.19 wavelengths, producing negative gain regardless of marketing claims. On UHF it matches the ABBREE at 5/8 wavelength but adds nothing by doing so while costing more than double.

The ABBREE's claimed 2.15 dBi aligns with its electrical length and is trustworthy. The HYS claims 2.5 dBi, which its VHF performance contradicts outright.

The ABBREE AR-771C should be your choice if GMRS is your priority. The HYS-771N makes sense only if you absolutely must cover both VHF and UHF equally, though you'll accept mediocre performance on both bands rather than excellence on one.

Buy the ABBREE for GMRS work where it delivers what the physics promise. Choose the HYS only if you need dual-band compromise.

By use case

Which should you buy?

  • GMRS handheld owner replacing a stock rubber duck

    Its 5/8 wave element is tuned for GMRS, giving stronger UHF performance than the stock antenna it replaces.

    AR-771C
  • Dual-band 2m and 70cm operator wanting one whip

    It has a VHF element for 2m as well as UHF, while the ABBREE covers only UHF and GMRS.

    HYS-771N
  • Budget-focused camper or off-roader wanting GMRS range

    It costs less and delivers the GMRS UHF performance these users need for trail communication.

    AR-771C
  • 70cm-first ham operator with occasional 2m use

    Its 5/8 wave UHF element works well on 70cm, and it still handles 2m when needed.

    HYS-771N
  • Hiker buying between two similar-length whips

    Its length is nearly identical to the alternative, it costs less, and its UHF performance is stronger.

    AR-771C

Reasons to choose ABBREE AR-771C GMRS (SMA-Female)

  • 53% cheaper ($8.95 vs $18.99)
  • Also covers GMRS (465 MHz)

Reasons to choose HYS-771N Dual-Band Whip (SMA-Female)

  • Also covers VHF (146 MHz)

Spec battle

Spec-by-spec breakdown

ABBREE AR-771C GMRS (SMA-Female)SpecHYS-771N Dual-Band Whip (SMA-Female)
$8.95
Price
$18.99
389 mm
Length
396 mm
2.15 dBi
Claimed gain
2.5 dBi
Supported by its length
Is that claim credible?
Supported by its length
SMA-Female
Connector
SMA-Female
whip
Type
whip
Yes
Flexible
Yes
90
Overall Score
84
+8% for winner
Orange
color
Orange&Black
2
unitCount
1

Made your choice?

ABBREE AR-771C GMRS (SMA-Female)PICK

$8.95 on Amazon

HYS-771N Dual-Band Whip (SMA-Female)

$18.99 on Amazon

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