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Antenna Gain
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the Baofeng RA-MD2 SMA-Female 15.5' GMRS Antenna, with many noting its improved signal transmission and reception for various outdoor communication scenarios. Some users have mentioned that the longer length enhances the antenna's reach and coverage, making it ideal for long-range communication activities. However, a few customers have noted that the extended size might make it less suitable for indoor use or situations where a more compact design is preferable.
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Quality
The rugged construction of the antenna adds to its durability and practicality.
This robustness ensures that the antenna can withstand outdoor conditions, including rugged terrain and harsh weather, making i... Read More
This antenna does fit a "baofeng 5rx" version of the uv-5r without sanding or filing.
This antenna kiiiind of seems like it might be identical to a ham radio whip and just be marketed as tuned for 155/462 mhz, but... Read More
Shipping
I don't know why they don't ship all uv-9gs with this little whip.
Did have a bit of an issue with shipping delay, which is likely no fault of radioddity, i believe it was between amazon and usp... Read More
Competitiveness
The sma-female connector ensures compatibility with a wide range of gmrs radios and devices that use sma connectors.
This antenna has improved gain as compared to the short standard antenna that radios typically come with.
Many brands of aftermarket antennas require sanding or filing to fit some baofeng models.
They did a good job with gmrs but the nagoya 771g did better with swr testing, slightly.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
radio, stock and fit. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 37 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 17 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive had situations where coms were unintelligible with the short antenna but clear once i switched to this unit
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Picks up a lot more than it did with the stock antenna
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This antenna screws right on with no issues ive seen some people saying that the 9g is picky about what antenna you put on because some dont seat well due to the way it is made
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But i tested the swr of the stock baofeng uv9g antenna and it had a stock swr of 2
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Removed it and slipped this one on my inline swr tester
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont know why they dont ship all uv9gs with this little whip
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Update proof of even on a lesser radio with a cheap antenna that was getting a swr gt3
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Notified a bit of increased range but not a lot
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