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Reply to: Must-have BaoFeng radio accessories for tactical comms, go-bags, and cars Posted June 13, 2021

I purchased from Amazon using the link in the article. The packaging and the markings on the antenna look authentic. However, it was in a too large box with a few other items like the extended UV-5r batteries and other heavier items. It was obvious that the contents could move around considerably in the box. The antenna looked undamaged, but maybe something happened to it. I was also thinking that because most of the transmissions I have been picking up are in the UHF range (FRS/GMRS) that maybe this antenna was too long. But the VHF like NOAA stations are much worse with the NA-771 than the stock antenna, so I don’t think that is the issue. I think I will return this one and try ordering another one. Hopefully that deals with the issue. Thanks for the quick response.

Reply to: Must-have BaoFeng radio accessories for tactical comms, go-bags, and cars Posted June 13, 2021

Hi, question I am hoping someone can answer for me. I replaced the antenna with the recommended Nagoya NA-771 on my BT UV-5R. It actually makes receiving quality much worse. I don’t have a HAM license and just getting into radio so I mostly monitor FRS/GMRS and MURS range with most traffic on FRS/GMRS bands. I have two UV-5Rs so I left the original antenna on one to compare and reception is significantly worse with the NA-771 – even for NOAA weather bands. Am I doing something wrong, or maybe its just a faulty antenna? Any ideas?

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Reply to: Must-have BaoFeng radio accessories for tactical comms, go-bags, and cars Posted June 13, 2021

I purchased from Amazon using the link in the article. The packaging and the markings on the antenna look authentic. However, it was in a too large box with a few other items like the extended UV-5r batteries and other heavier items. It was obvious that the contents could move around considerably in the box. The antenna looked undamaged, but maybe something happened to it. I was also thinking that because most of the transmissions I have been picking up are in the UHF range (FRS/GMRS) that maybe this antenna was too long. But the VHF like NOAA stations are much worse with the NA-771 than the stock antenna, so I don’t think that is the issue. I think I will return this one and try ordering another one. Hopefully that deals with the issue. Thanks for the quick response.

Reply to: Must-have BaoFeng radio accessories for tactical comms, go-bags, and cars Posted June 13, 2021

Hi, question I am hoping someone can answer for me. I replaced the antenna with the recommended Nagoya NA-771 on my BT UV-5R. It actually makes receiving quality much worse. I don’t have a HAM license and just getting into radio so I mostly monitor FRS/GMRS and MURS range with most traffic on FRS/GMRS bands. I have two UV-5Rs so I left the original antenna on one to compare and reception is significantly worse with the NA-771 – even for NOAA weather bands. Am I doing something wrong, or maybe its just a faulty antenna? Any ideas?