RadioRanked verdict
Updated Nov 2026Nagoya NA-701G (GMRS) vs Nagoya NA-771 (SMA-Female)
Our pick
Nagoya NA-771 (SMA-Female)$23.98
The NA-771 is the clear winner for most users.
The single most important difference is electrical length. The NA-701G is a quarter-wave on GMRS with realistic performance around -0.4 dBi, while its claimed 2.15 dBi gain is overstated by about 2.6 dB. The NA-771 is a 5/8-wave on UHF at 435 MHz with realistic gain around 2.9 dBi, matching its claimed spec. On VHF it runs electrically short at 0.19 wavelengths, but this is the trade-off for dual-band operation.
The NA-771 costs only $2 more while delivering substantially better performance on UHF and a much larger owner base: 12,961 reviews at 4.6/5 versus 266 reviews at 4.2/5 for the NA-701G. That review volume gives real confidence in what owners are reporting.
Buy the NA-701G only if you operate exclusively on GMRS and want the shortest possible antenna. Buy the NA-771 for any dual-band handheld, particularly if UHF performance matters to you.
The NA-771 is the stronger choice for almost everyone operating VHF/UHF.
By use case
Which should you buy?
GMRS handheld user who values a compact antenna
Its short 140mm length suits GMRS handhelds carried daily where a shorter whip fits better.
NA-701GBuyer on a tight budget wanting the lowest price
It costs less than the other option, making it the sensible pick for a tight budget.
NA-701GGMRS-only operator who never transmits on amateur bands
Its quarter-wave GMRS design suits an operator who never transmits on amateur bands.
NA-701GBaofeng owner upgrading from a stock rubber duck
Its longer 396mm build gives a clear step up on 70cm and better reach than a stock rubber duck.
NA-771Ham operator working repeaters and simplex at range
Its stronger real-world performance gives better repeater and simplex reach than the shorter option.
NA-771
Reasons to choose Nagoya NA-701G (GMRS)
- 21% cheaper ($18.98 vs $23.98)
- Also covers GMRS (465 MHz)
- 10.1 in shorter to carry (140 mm vs 396 mm)
Reasons to choose Nagoya NA-771 (SMA-Female)
- Also covers VHF (146 MHz)
- Gain claim its length supports (the other overstates by about 2.6 dB)
Spec battle
Spec-by-spec breakdown
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