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RadioRanked verdict

Updated Nov 2026

Nagoya NA-701 (SMA-Female) vs Nagoya NA-701G (GMRS)

Our pick

Nagoya NA-701 (SMA-Female)$18.98

The NA-701 is the clear winner for general use, though the choice depends on your primary band.

The most important difference is electrical length. The NA-701 operates at 0.29 wavelengths on UHF (435 MHz), delivering realistic performance around 0.8 dBi. The NA-701G sacrifices 6 centimeters of length to tune for GMRS at 465 MHz, where it falls to just 0.22 wavelengths and realistically achieves only -0.4 dBi. Both antennas are compromised by their short electrical length, but the NA-701 is noticeably less so. The NA-701G also suffers from overstated claimed gain, listing 2.15 dBi when its actual performance is closer to -0.4 dBi.

The NA-701 suits operators who primarily use amateur UHF (435 MHz) or need a general-purpose handheld antenna. The NA-701G is specifically for GMRS users who must accept the performance limitations of a band-specific shortened design.

Get the NA-701 unless you operate exclusively on GMRS. It costs the same and provides noticeably better performance where it matters.

By use case

Which should you buy?

  • GMRS handheld owner carrying radio daily

    Its shorter body and GMRS tuning suit a radio that stays clipped to a pocket or belt all day.

    NA-701G
  • Ham operator wanting both 2m and 70cm

    It covers both VHF and UHF, while the GMRS model is not built for ham 2m use.

    NA-701
  • 70cm-first operator working UHF repeaters

    Its UHF element is resonant at 70cm, while the GMRS model is tuned for GMRS frequencies.

    NA-701
  • Buyer wanting more UHF reach from a small radio

    The longer 203mm body gives better UHF electrical performance than the compact GMRS version.

    NA-701
  • Buyer prioritizing the smallest flexible whip for a bag

    Its 140mm flexible whip takes up less room in a bag, though it works only on UHF and GMRS.

    NA-701G

Reasons to choose Nagoya NA-701 (SMA-Female)

  • Also covers VHF (146 MHz)
  • Gain claim its length supports (the other overstates by about 2.6 dB)

Reasons to choose Nagoya NA-701G (GMRS)

  • Also covers GMRS (465 MHz)
  • 2.5 in shorter to carry (140 mm vs 203 mm)

Spec battle

Spec-by-spec breakdown

Nagoya NA-701 (SMA-Female)SpecNagoya NA-701G (GMRS)
$18.98
Price
$18.98
203 mm
Length
140 mm
2.15 dBi
Claimed gain
2.15 dBi
Supported by its length
Is that claim credible?
Overstated by about 2.6 dB
SMA-Female
Connector
SMA-Female
whip
Type
whip
Yes
Flexible
Yes
78
Overall Score
76
+3% for winner
Handheld Antenna
size
Handheld Antenna
Black
color
Black
1
unitCount
1

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Nagoya NA-701G (GMRS)

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