What type of antenna does Baofeng use?
Two Way Radio Antenna Connector Chart
| Manufacturer | Model | Antenna Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Baofeng | UV-5R UV-82 UV-B6 BF-F9 | SMA Female (Standard) |
| Blackbox | Blackbox Plus UHF Blackbox Plus VHF | SMA Female (Standard) |
| Hytera | TC-518 OBR | SMA Female (Standard) |
| Icom | IC-F50V IC-F60 IC-F60V | SMA Male (Standard) |
Can you use GMRS on Baofeng?
The Baofeng is capable of transmitting on FRS/GMRS & MURS.
Which is the best antenna for Baofeng uv-5r?
Here are some other amazing antenna upgrades you can try to reasonably improve the range of BaoFeng UV-5R: ABBREE Dual Band VHF/UHF 18.8-inch This high-gain, soft whip antenna is compatible with BaoFeng UV-5R and some of its variants. The antenna is available in six sizes ranging from 13 inches to 42.5 inches!
What kind of connector does a Baofeng radio use?
The only gotcha with BaoFeng radios is they have a male SMA connector on the radio where every other radio made has a female connector. They are popular enough now you can find antennas with this connector, or you can find adapters. Quality aside, rubber duck antennas trade size for efficiency.
Is the antenna on a rubber duck good?
The antenna included with the BaoFeng is notably bad, even for a rubber duck. To answer your question of what would be better: anything would be better. You’d have to switch to a dummy load to do worse. Whatever antenna you do select, it need not be anything specific to your radio.
What kind of antenna do I need for my UV 5R radio?
This antenna has an SMA-Female Connector, Dual Band VHF/UHF (136-174MHz, 400-520MHz) for: UV-5R, UV-82, BF-F8HP, UV-5R V2+ Plus, BF-F9 V2+ Two Way Radios. If you plan to go on camping, hiking, or other outdoor activities, the Mirkit Foldable Tactical Antenna is a good option.