BaoFeng Antenna Side By Side Comparison

There are so many antennas to chose from out there, how do you know which ones are good? Today I sample five, plus the rubber ducky and try to give you a good recommendation.
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[@vailguy99]

You know what this is missing? A spreadsheet comparison of the results at the end. Food for thought.

[@richallcorn]

This is a great idea ... then we'd have no trouble finding these various antennas ... everybody has their personal preference. I personally, would prefer using a smaller antenna vs taking my fly rod with me and looking like I'm going "fishing" with an antenna that drags birds out of the sky when I use my handheld.

[@billoftt1]

4:18 "Not an ideal situation." I respectfully disagree. Where you tested IS an "ideal" situation for the average user surfing KZbin looking for some information. None of us here are going to be operating in laboratories, most of us will be around neighborhoods with houses and such.

[@bruhbruh13968]

A boefeng with a good whip is no match for a abandon airforce base

[@counterstrifekid]

I use my radios when I am hunting with a few buddies, and I only have to deal with trees and distance. No houses.

[@andrewe2250]

you're confusing ideal with average

[@samljer]

Agreed, if not a building or two even.

[@madmagrider]

A car acts as a faraday cage and kills the signal.

[@KevinLaybourn]

For those who say he should be outside the car and paying attention to polarity, he is trying for worse case scenario

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you! 👌

[@dylanlockler1039]

yes

[@dhall5634]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse what is polarity? Hold the unit straight up and down for best signal?

[@hyperfluff_folf]

@@dhall5634 i think holding the antenna horizontal or vertical makes a difference :D

[@ajbulan2029]

@@dhall5634 its the way you hold the radio either vertical or horizontal

[@johnforeman2034]

Add that abbree antenna on that bad boy and run the same test.

[@tommccaff]

This is a great video and really informative. But I'm wondering how the Nagoya 771 compares to the new Abbree antennas (I have a one-meter one) in an outdoor test just like this one. I saw your other video about the Abbree, but all it shows is metered strength in basically "lab" conditions. Could you run the exact same test with the 771 vs. the longest Abbree antenna with a UV-5R?

[@nickeubanks7675]

Yes I was hoping the abbree was in this test as well.

[@stickmenwithrayguns]

Good video's & relevant topic. Two things to consider: 1. Antennas and/or radio could be mismatched. => The best antenna for your radio might not be the best for another. 2. Using a radio inside a vehicle will cause interference => Moving the antenna just a tiny bit could change the directivity/beamform significantly.

[@jellybeans6533]

Reminds me of the question from the exam pool: T9A07 (A) What is a disadvantage of using a handheld VHF transceiver with a flexible antenna inside a vehicle? A. Signal strength is reduced due to the shielding effect of the vehicle B. The bandwidth of the antenna will decrease, increasing SWR C. The SWR might decrease, decreasing the signal strength D. All these choices are correct

[@Steven-gv1ke]

Please test the NA-24J (UHF / VHF Ultra Light Whip 16.2" High Gain Antenna) against the NA-771. The NA-24J solves the excess mass issue that knocks the radio over. Plus for hiking it does save about a 1/4 lb of weight.

[@fatherthomas1575]

I want to verify, send me the best antenna🤣

[@wmudtravis5451]

:Ohj look at this, new antenna?" Glad I am not the only one who notices antennas.

[@chriswesney]

I've been using the expert power 7 and 14 inch antennas since I bought my radios in 2013. I've never had a problem with them and they work great. One of them even survived my 100 pound Rottweiler eating the radio. I still use the antenna even though the rubber is munched a bit.

[@adamant6016]

you say this wasnt very ideal. i think it was a perfect example, cause in real life you will have all the structures and obstacles getting in the way of the signal so this really shows the performance of the different antennas..was this guy also going line of sight or was he using a repeater?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

All line of sight.

[@ChristopherGaul]

I have a 771 and a Signal Stick. Would like to have seen the Signal Stick in this otherwise great real world test video. Time to redo and include the Signal Stick and the Abbree? Thx

[@AI5HV]

I appreciate your video showing this comparison. I was glad to see that the choice I made on my antenna purchase form my Baofeng BF-F8HP was spot on for performance.

[@kennethhepner2287]

I have the 771, I can hit a repeater 35 miles away on 5 watts with my uv

[@dylanlockler1039]

i can hit a repeater 43 miles away with stock rubber duck antenna uv-5r

[@ctsteve1967]

@@dylanlockler1039 SOUNDS LIKE A DUCK STORY TO ME.

[@dylanlockler1039]

@@ctsteve1967 well it is on top of a huge mountain...

[@jarek0737]

See it all depends on conditions, I believe all of them if you have a good line of sight with the repeater..

[@dylanlockler1039]

i think the repeater is line of sight i cant really see it though

[@simongreaves210]

Trying to transmit from inside a faraday cage? Are you sure ? Maybe an antenna on the outside would make more sense You wouldn't routinely think it was ok to transmit from inside a shipping container would you?

[@CoryRwtfyt]

Thanks, for this antenna video. I just purchased my first radio yesterday. The Baofeng BF-F8+ and I'm studying for the technician license in two weeks.

[@RustyShacklefordPocketSand]

Cory R. Have they changed or updated the test? It seems like it was about time for that soon.

[@CoryRwtfyt]

I believe the test will be changing in June.

[@mohammadomariqbal]

how bff8+ is different frm uv5r?

[@pamm2230]

Cory, good luck with taking your first test for technician level. Hopefully by now you've taken and passed. Good luck as you take & pass the other levels. Be sure to visit your local ham radio fests. Every year in May is the largest show 3-day event "Hamvention"™ located now in Xenia, OH at the fairgrounds. This is provided by "DARA" = the "Dayton Amateur Radio Association". There is free testing for all levels, interesting informative and educational seminars, vendors from all over, a flea market area, and is attended by people from all over the world. Hopefully you can attend "Hamvention"™ at least once in your lifetime.

[@bobcatt2294]

@@mohammadomariqbal Good question.

[@bledsoetx]

May I also point out that discounting the short "stubby" antenna was a bit (shall I say it) short-sighted. First, you were testing on 146MHz where that particular antenna is at it's worst. Had you been in the 70cm band at around 446.000 I believe you would have seen much better results. I use BF-888s radios for low power short range work between the wife and I (she's a Tech, I'm an Extra) and those radios with the exact Diamont SRH805S antennas work great for their purpose. In fact, I can hit and hold a 70cm repeater using the BF-888 and the SRH805S from easily 10-12 miles away.

[@jfrtbikgkdhjbeep9974]

exactly .. thats plenty of range , and the little radios do good on power output

[@Podunk82]

i used to use a stubby at work, i programmed my 8hp to work with the radios at work , i used the stubby to restrict my tx range

[@jfrtbikgkdhjbeep9974]

have the common 3 types and a rat tail .. options

[@MusicMath123]

Interesting that u used Yaesu radio which is good thing, but... I think you did not explain the fact that Baofeng radio is "deaf" with better antenna... if you know what I mean.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

That is t really true though. While you can overload the front end, I have not experienced it on my baofengs. When I have talked with others having the issue it often came down to connection being an issue.

[@mikewolf5367]

Side note: this is a very nice camera video quality.

[@erictjones]

You make great videos. I have the 771 and I like its range. The fit up to the BF*-HP at least made me modify a small washer to help stabilize the base and make definite positive contact. I even used a small FINE file to lower part of the shield on the radio. Yes that is the sign of low quality, but I do not mind spending the time tweaking my portable, that is so tiny and light. Thanks for helping out others.

[@gnrfan713]

I've tryed a bunch of different antennas and my favorite is the 8" abbree whip. it performs almost as good as the long antennas but so much more convenient. Just seems to do slightly better on vhf than uhf. abbree 18" folding antenna is really great but bulky i use that for scanning at home. 15.5 abbree is almost as good as the 18"

[@factcheckersbranch]

Interesting video I have a small collection of antennas and have picked up some positive tips from you, thanks for sharing

[@W4BIN]

About a mile is 10 city blocks, the long side, so wee need not guess. The N-771works much better if you don't press the center of it against the bloody window! Ron W4BIN

[@alancole1394]

Was the EXPERT POWER used ExpertPower XP-669C 7.5-Inch or ExpertPower XP-771 14.5-Inch. I think it's the 7.5 inch in the test shown. ...? Interested to know what you think about the 14.5 inch if you have time. Thanks in advance. Your videos are excellent. Cheers 🍻👍🍻🖒

[@RyanKudasik]

Anybody know performance difference between 771 and 771R (retractable)? I got the retractable because I plan to pack mine.

[@RichMantaray]

well the antenna thats near to 46 cm long would win it easy,,,,,, cos your on VHF ,,,,,,,, now if u tryed UHF that would be a totally different outcome

[@gsaldana22]

7:20 Me, driving around any neighborhood. (Noticing radio antennas)

[@oldradionut]

I do the same thing. Glad to see im not the only weirdo!!

[@killahjeep]

I bought the NA-771 nagoya cleared up a lot of static on my receptions (can't transmit, not licensed yet, working on it)

[@28ebdh3udnav]

I still transmit on FRS when I travel to the island.

[@Gnolomweb]

WIth simplex communication using BaoFeng UV-5R on 154.95, The stock antenna preforms better in every condition than the NA-771. Me and my buddy are 1.5 miles apart in the suburbs. (Im new to this, any idea why the 771 is worse for me?)

[@Gnolomweb]

Purchased "Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz)" for my "BaoFeng UV-5R " Simplex communicating to another BaoFeng UV-5R . Just screwed on Nagoya set BaoFeng UV-5R to 154.95 --- A test with a buddy came to the conclusion that the stock antenna with the BaoFeng UV-5R was better transmitter and receiver. Anyone know if I didn't do something I should've? Going to return the whip antennas.

[@5150pistolpete]

I am new to the Amateur radio. I now have a UV-5R and I'm trying to understand how everything works. I bought a larger antenna which says it's a NKTECH NK-950M. I am lost as to what I've done as in my home I feel I stand the chance of picking up more with the stock antenna. Did I buy garbage or are the longer antennas best suited for outdoors?

[@bilboXbartok]

i have the Nagoya 771 on my BaoFeng and it works great! I do not care that it is longer! It works much better!

[@amintajjoh5956]

Hi man .wate good for radyo baofeng uv9rplus

[@erwinsichi]

Ehm.. stubby antenna is intended fo wide RECEIVING band coverage; in TX at 146 it simply doesn’t work (and it’s writed on it...); for my experience, in UHF band it works as a rubber ducky, sometimes better.

[@johns7734]

I use some Anytone radios for my EMS squad, since the AT-3318 series can do 2-tone paging. They're a lot cheaper than the Kenwoods and work about as well (or as poorly, depending on your point of view). I never realized how badly the stock antennas function. I just ordered a 701C (8" commercial/public safety band) to see if I can reach the dispatch center any better. Thanks for a real-world comparison. 73

[@gerhardmohrmann]

Also, comparing antennas from one brand to the next, make sure you remain within the specified frequency range of antenna, i.e. if you compare 2m antennas, only use antennas rated for 2m. after you get the results of best to worse, then look at price, size. It is not smart really to have a 3 feet antenna vs 1 foot and have S20 vs S18.... then the smaller one is the better one since for a delta of S2 its a 3rd of the size.....

[@nandoenk]

this kind of test that needed by everyone. real use/life test!!

If you like the 717 (or the 666) you could try the Nagoya 24J, which I've found to be better than all the others. Also the ABBREE tactical one is a nice antenna, but way bulkier.

[@ericletts4072]

I think this video was very true to the type of area I use mine in. Thank You very much !

[@El_Jajo]

U should test them on PMR 446 frequencies

[@johnsheldon7716]

Any similar review videos for car antennas?

[@brianogram5194]

Great test, out of morbid curiosity, have you done SWR tests on all of the antennas?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I did! I’ll be working through that data on the next Live stream.

[@Krozmar]

Why are you inside the car testing it? You have a metal frame having impact on the signal all the time depending on the direction your car is.. and at some point you even let the antenna out of the window.. If you gonna do a review do it out side of the car.. then it would be better.. Other then that.. a good video :)

[@carlosfabricioalf]

Awesome. Simple, direct. Thanks bud

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for watching!

[@Marcus2750-u1t]

I love these real world testing, we will never be in perfect conditions so yeah...... ty for your work!!

[@modeman69]

I actually like a short antenna like the diamond..... and recommendations on a short stubby antenna that is out now?

[@markj1374]

Thanks Josh I just ordered 1 from your link. Now to find a cable on one of your other vids!

[@radionutio81ij79]

That car metal body was attenuating the outgoing signal quite a bit, you should have got out of the car while doing the test. 73

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

All antennas were subjected to the same harsh environment. This isn’t a distance test.

[@RViscara]

hoshnasi like when you tested all the antennas except one with the window down... hardly a fair comparison

[@GTGallop]

Nissan windows don't have metal in them like GM did for a while. Not an issue. Glass is Radio Transparent.

[@g00glian0]

What is wrong with you goofy fucks!? He clearly explained the purpose of his tests. Wow!

[@mickgatz214]

I was thinking exactly the same thing! ;)

[@walterwilliams268]

What about those wire whips people add on to base with a ring terminal ?

[@Natei]

I bought this a couple hours ago without watching this, guess I made the right choice.

[@GTGallop]

4 Watts on a BF-F8+ with the NA 771 I'm able to talk from N. Phoenix to Mt. Lemmon in Tucson - KK7OEM. It's 115 miles.

[@GTGallop]

Clarification - High Ground to Mountain Top.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Line O sight baby!!!

[@Barracuda48082]

Greg Gallop I will be 65 mi south of Phoenix in 4 days visiting, permanantly in 4 yrs..kb8qlz..

[@jeffsisson2090]

I thought the BF-F8+ was 8 watts...hmm

[@cappazone1807]

@@jeffsisson2090 it has 3 settings 2, 4 and 8w

[@dasy2k1]

Interestingly I have found some of the so called dual band antennas for the BF are actually much better on one band than another, oftentimes they are better on 70cm than 2m

[@stevepatterson3101]

Hello! Do you have a recommendation for a magnetic vehicle mounted antenna for the UV-5R?

[@dondonranada6078]

Between nagoya 717 antenna and tactical antenna. I go for the tactical antenna. Longer range and more clearer voice. Why was not tactical antenna not included in testing

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Ok so what would of happend if another baufeng was the receiving radio

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

They’d hear you.

[@rrrandommman]

Love it man, thanks for the channel and vids like this. Still looking forward to a review of the Signal stick if you get one. 73.

[@davidbyrd5065]

I have the Nagoya 771. Works good but be careful lots of knock offs . David Byrd KN4BHS

[@lylekonowalyk9174]

Will the Nagoya 771 work in the 462.5 - 467.7 FRS band? Or will it improve the range of a radio, its operating range from what i can see is 144/430. Thanks

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It’s likely better. Also, you don’t really have any other better options.

[@videodude5337]

I just ordered the Nagoya 771, and after one day I realised it was fake. Now I'm waiting for it to be delivered..... I just lost 4 Euros!

[@OrangeBlood485]

Which do you think is better the abree 42.5 inch or the Nagoya 771 I watched your review on the abree and was just wondering

[@lyfandeth]

Any 19" thin whippy antenna msy work great when you are not moving, but if it whips around at all, the signal also whips in and out like crazy. Use it while you are in motion, and it no longer sounds like a champ.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

True. Whips on mobile can be awkward.

[@neogeo1670]

ive compared my baofeng bf888s with a long antenna vs the original one, the original was much better in both range and quality.... why could that be? i taught longer was always better hehe

[@richardjames3154]

Going to Amazon and looking up the antennas, I see the expert power XP669C in both the 7.5 inch standard whip and the 14.5 inch long whip. You said longer is better, but Im wondering if this is true for these antennas? The longer "14.5 inch long whip" is about a dollar cheaper than the "7.5 inch standard whip."

[@gerhardmohrmann]

Jsut a comment why the antenna workd well when folded in Higher frequencies..... the wave lengths are shorter in UHF, thus, shorter antenna becomes more efficient. The tape antennas are very durable, and can last a very long time, but one should never force a tight bend as it will result in a fold in the tape curve and then the antenna is floppy.

[@lancelotxavier9084]

From 5 watts to 8 watts or a 1.6 ratio will only give a additional ~26% (ideally). Not worth it in most conditions. 1 watt to 5 watts or a 5.0 ratio will increase the range by ~2.23x or ~223%.

[@Soladaddy]

Nice info. How about switching the test by changing up the receive antennas. FWIW, I was testing a MURS-V1 (UV-82) and when I went from the stock antenna to a NA-701C, the receive became more deaf.

[@FourBinLabs]

I would love to see a follow up test done on UHF Simplex. My understanding is that the stubby diamond is a fake, but from what I have heard, it still has ok 70cm performance. There is a great review on amazon showing tests with a spectrum analyzer supporting this. Also, I noticed that the stock "rubber duck" antenna antenna used was the shorter Baofeng unit. Do you happen to have the slightly longer one that ships with the UV-82? My UV-5x3 and BF-F8+ both came with the slightly longer stock antenna and I'm wondering if spending money on an aftermarket antenna is really necessary.

[@xxM5xx]

YUP. That stubby Diamond is a fake / counterfeit. I have one too. Fake. @FourBinLabs I think the Baofang UV-82 antenna you are referring to is the Baofang model A-V85 antenna. I have the A-V85 also and they are pretty good for xmit and rcv on 2 meter and 70cm. My A-V85 antenna came bundled when I bought a brand new BF-F8+. The genuine NA-771 is a better performer compared to the A-V85. The genuine NA-771 is way longer too so it might be unwieldy at times. I switch antennas depending on what I'm doing. Sometimes the shorter A-V85 antenna is good enough (I'm working close) sometimes I need the range and must switch to the longer Nagoya antenna. The fake / counterfeit NA-771 are bad. This video shows the genuine NA-771. For receive-only (scanner or non-licensed persons who will not be xmitting) the stubby has good receive. By all means, avoid using the fake SRH805S to xmit.

[@FourBinLabs]

Yes, you're right. It is the A-V85 antenna. After watching this video I went out and bought one of those ExpertPower antennas. Works a bit better than the A-V85. While I was shopping, I came across an ExpertPower antenna that is about as long as the NA-771. In testing, I now believe this antenna is also a fake. It looks very similar to the fake NA-771 antennas except it's base has to two linear knurling rings just like the fake diamond antenna. Only difference is that the base (and threads) are all black. Also, when the threads bottom out there is still a gap between the antenna base and the radio. Stay away from this antenna! I tested it, it performs slightly better than the fake diamond antenna, and worse than the A-V85 and real EP standard length antenna. Interesting note, I bought the real and fake EP antennas from the same seller

[@jeffthompson8663]

Great video,,, as usual. I'm glad I made the Expertpower decision 3 yrs ago....you confirmed my research.

[@toysareforboys1]

Awesome comparison!!! Love my NA771 on my F8HP, it's a beast :)

[@davidniemi4051]

Same for me on my UV-5R.

[@One-Eyed-Willly]

I had an expert power antenna and I bent it. Now it belongs to my brother. He never transmits anyways. I have not set up a home mobile rig before. Still fairly new. I have a Kenwood 282? 2 m mobile. I plan on getting a cheap power supply on amazon for 20 bucks and you have to wire the power plug. 30 Amp comes set at 12v buts its Adj - + 10% My question is, what is the must affordable but decent way to mount your antenna? Also an affordable antenna. I am legally blind. Thanks for any one who throws any ideas my way. I live in a trailer home in a park.

[@celmer6]

Very interesting. How do these stack up against the flat tape military style antennas?

[@puddleduck112]

I am struggling to understand why my Nagoya NA-771 VHF reception works great on the UV-5G plus GMRS radio, but doesn't work on the 5RM (ham version). I use NOAA channels to test reception and NOAA Den comes in clear on UV-5G Plus, but dead silent on the 5RM radio. This doesn't make any sense to me as the 5RM is an 8W radio and generally receives better overall then the 5G Plus GMRS radio. Does anyone know why this might be the case? The only antenna that I can get the 5RM to pull in NOAA is with the just the base of the ABBREE tactical. I have to remove the flex part in order for it to work, but the base works great.

[@LifeIsTooShortForQRP]

The old saying still stands - the more "metal in the air", the better your signal.....

[@dylanmaniatakes]

I have a Luiton NA-771 its a big boy but it seems to be way better than the stock

[@Gnolomweb]

WIth simplex communication using BaoFeng UV-5R on 154.95, The stock antenna preforms better in every condition than the NA-771. Me and my buddy are 1.5 miles apart in the suburbs. (Im new to this, any idea why the 771 is worse for me?)

[@demonlust75]

With stock antennas I’m able to hear my brothers baofeng at 5 miles away at about 600’ lower elevation with a mtn ridge between us. He can’t hear me unless I walk up the hill a bit. With the 15.5” laiton we can’t hear each other perfectly.. the longest straight shot range test that we’ve done was at 12 miles with rubber duck antennas with 100% success. I didn’t have the other antennas at that time but I’m looking forward to more simplexing! :)

[@MrNobody-gi3gj]

I appreciate the content...... still surfing all your videos. Found ya through Glover. Keep up good work

[@JeffRigney]

Trying to communicate with a Motorola CP200D from my Baofeng. I have the frequencies and can hear but can't transmit. I think I've narrowed it down to needing to enter T-DSC and R-DSC codes but where in Chirp would I enter those?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I believe under the "tone" column you need to set the right T or R DSC in chirp. I repleid to your message on Facebook too, easier to reply to me there.

[@nicolasnygaard556]

Didnt know Jake Gyllenhaal was doing radio reviews.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Come follow Mysterio.

[@tcolondovich2996]

Did you test any of these antennas for SWR on the frequencies you used? I like the comparison, and how you describe physical features of the land, distance, and frequency.

[@Blakehx]

Cool test, thanks for sharing! You should do this test again with different homemade antennas!

[@robertburdoff1789]

@5.45 - doesn't sticking the big kahuna out the window give it an unfair advantage over the other's? ;) me being a dick aside, I see the Expert is just over half the price of your Nagoya 771 but "Frequency - 144-146MHz, 430-440MHz".... ah! I should have led with I'm in New Zealand, trying to ease my way into radios via the Australasian CB plan (476-477mhz).... can you suggest a better optimized antenna for the job? Or would the Expert be near enough for any loss to be negligible? Many thanks for the easy going but very informative videos.

[@Solardiysystems]

How do they compare for recieving? Roughly the same difference? - M7XXD

[@MauriatOttolink]

What is your home set up to act as an unattended Monitor viewed from the car? or at least heard from the car? If those antenna have no coil in the base, even the 17" will not be resonant on 2m. 1/4 wave is 19.5 " The others will be no where near AND will not be loading the final in the rig.

[@compubyte2010]

Okay is the one below a Better one to use than the 771 series?? it's ONLY $16 Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-320A Triband HT Antenna 2M-1.25M-70CM (144-220-440Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios

[@drakeblackk]

Any recommendations for Mobile Antenna? :) I use UVK5 and now waiting for another Zastone handheld, only possible place for the antenna here is the window (outside) so i use a random magnetic mount mobile antenna, gladly the antenna is replaceable so i would just have to screw on a new one, OR buy a whole different antenna...

[@AndresMejiaV68]

Hi, I was wondering if you can physically tell apart the uv 5r stock antenna from the bf f8hp antenna. I have two of these radios and can tell them apart. I understand that the bf f8hp has better specs but I can't honestly see any difference and I think I "mixed" them. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

[@JoeEvansSound]

Hi I have looked everywhere for an "XPERT POWER XP669C antenna" in the uk. Nothing on ebay , nothing on amazon, nothing on aliexpress. Can you give me a clue where you got it from and maybe I could find a UK distributor. Many thanx. Great Vids!! :¬)

[@smith0426]

For anyone who has the ExperPowert power XP-669, can you let me know what SWR you get on your Baoefeng? I'm getting 19 : 1 (not 1.9, 19!!) on all VHF/UHF bands, whereas stock rubber duck 1.2 : 1

[@patgar1956]

Thanks for your info. keep up the good work. cheers from Australia

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for watching!

[@DirtRoadie]

@2:50 BNC?

[@spesunica6147]

Test in car???🙈

[@BanjoZZZ]

I love the counterfeit 771. 1.50 from china

[@nathanmarple9333]

Do I need the little rubber washer that came with the Nagoya 771? I accidentally threw it out with the packaging... I’m receiving with it on my UV-5R but I can’t hear any traffic just clipping static. PLEASE HELP

[@293940cabster]

Got two miles down the road from my house the other day with a AR805S. Then went 2.5 miles with my AR771. It was choppy but both were able to transmit and receive audibly

[@DrumNBassKidd1]

I saw this video and got to 5:44, paused. Bought the 772, then finished the video

[@LifeIsTooShortForQRP]

What's with the noise visible in the HT's LCDs? Was that deliberately edited or some other strange phenomenon?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Effect of the green screen.

[@thelockpickinglebowski633]

Question: Why on Satan's flat earth would anyone manufacture those stubby antennas when they're crapola?

[@Sonny_P53]

How is their retractable version of the na771?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Idk. I don’t have one.

[@757257]

I have the F8 with the Baofeng 771 antenna and want to buy a UV-5R (cheaper) with the same antenna for my grandson. Using your neighborhood scenario, would the radio's connect at 3 miles or 2 miles? I am licensed for GMRS.

[@johnroberts6695]

Have you ever tried those...umm...Nagoya spinoffs (like the TidRadio) at various distances? Some of those knock-offs _claim_ to be as good as the Nagoyas, and they look and feel very much like the Nagoyas. Antennas aren't rocket science, but I've never heard any comparisons in KZbin.