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Are Nagoya antennas any good?
The Nagoya 771 is notably the most popular handheld antenna update to date. This 15.6″ comes with a small rubber spacer should your radio require one for a snug fit. On every handheld I’ve owned there was an immediate improvement over the radio’s stock antenna on both transmit and receive whether on VHF/UHF.
What is Nagoya antenna?
Genuine Nagoya NA-771 This is the Original Nagoya NA-771 Dual Band High Gain Antenna. This is a soft flexible antenna able to withstand more ‘roughness’ than a stock radio antenna, all while boosting the signal of your radio significantly! The added length significantly improves reception from a shorter stock antenna.
What is the range of BaoFeng UV 5R?
The BaoFeng UV-5R is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 136-174 MHz and 400-480MHz (520MHz later versions). It is a compact, economical HT that includes a special VHF receive band from 65 – 108 MHz which includes the regular FM broadcast band.
How does a whip antenna work?
A whip antenna is an antenna consisting of a straight flexible wire or rod. The bottom end of the whip is connected to the radio receiver or transmitter. The antenna is designed to be flexible so that it does not break easily, and the name is derived from the whip-like motion that it exhibits when disturbed.
Which is better Baofeng UV-5R or UV 82?
The 82 feels better in your hand. The body seems like it would withstand incidental contact with the elements better than the UV-5R, but it’s not waterproof. It also has fewer sharp edges to snag on things. The 82 is about 1″ taller (body only) than the 5R.
Is it illegal to use Baofeng as just a walkie talkie?
While it’s true many of the Baofengs are wide open on any frequency in the 136–174Mhz and 400–520Mhz range, and it is illegal to import, market and sell these devices, it is not illegal to own or operate these devices if you are a licensed Amateur radio operator and you are operating only on amateur radio frequencies.
How far will Baofeng UV-5R transmit?
So, in a real world in average terrain how far will the Baofeng UV-5R radios really transmit. With 5 watts of output power and a good antenna expect 20-30 miles. If you live in an area with lots of hills and trees, you can cut that figure almost in half without an external antenna.