NA-701

Nice little antenna for my Anytone DMR HT. Works good and stays out of the way. My DMR repeater is literally just a few miles away from my house, so I was not looking for a hi-gain antenna l, since my that HT is always in my shack. Fits my needs perfectly. I have other better gain antennas if I ever needed to take it out. If you have a in the shack HT, I would highly recommend this antenna!

From what i can tell, this antenna is well made and works as promised. I don't have a non-retractable antenna to compare it to, but any research on the matter says they are equal. Just make sure not to transmit with the antenna retracted. I had two issues. One, the rubber spacer was missing from my shipment (I didn't need it, but may with another radio in the future), and two, it didn't fit the radio I got it for (BaoFeng GT-3TP). Thankfully I have one of the UV-5R series which it fit just fine. Amazon wanted to send me a replacement antenna and return this one. That seemed wasteful so I contacted the seller on their sit to ask if they could just send the spacer, and to ask them to correct the description regarding the GT-3TP; as the seller said it was compatible with ALL baofeng models both on Amazon and on their website. The seller "Katy" was rude and unprofessional I felt (and maybe I was a little in hindsight?) Our correspondence is as follows: Me: "I bought the Nagoya NA-771R antenna from you through Amazon. It did not come with the rubber spacer that was supposed to be included. Even worse it does not fit my Baofeng radio. Both your website and Amazon state that the NA-771 and 771R work on ALL Baofeng models. I have a GT-3TP that it absolutely does not fit. The antenna base is too wide and will not even allow the antenna to even start threading on. I also have a UV-5RV2+, which it DOES fit, so I am not going to return the antenna since it can still be used, but I wanted it for the GT-3TP which transmits at 8 watts, giving me the best possible distance out of the radios I own. First I would like to know, can you send me the rubber spacer to complete my order? Amazon wants to send me a whole new antenna and have me return the one I got just to get a tiny piece of rubber out to me. I'd rather not waste your money or resources when it can be thrown in an envelope in regular mail. Second, do you HAVE an antenna that will fit my GT-3TP? Or some kind of adapter/extension? It seems that the GT series is the red-headed-stepchild of BAOFENG radios. Its hard to find any of the accessories, and I don't even think they are being manufactured anymore. But I own it already and it's the most powerful unit I have. I bought both radios years ago wanting to get into HAM radio and haven't even got to put them through their paces yet since I'm just now finally getting around to getting my license. I'd rather not have to buy another radio just yet. Third, since apparently the 771 won't work with the GT-3TP, would you please correct your website, and the Amazon product page for the NA-771 and NA-771R so other people aren't misled into purchasing an antenna that doesn't fit? Thanks, ****** (me)" Response: "The GT-3 was designed by a distributor (radioddity) who has decided to make it incompatible with all UV-5R accessories and aftermarket products We would suggest that you complain also to this distributor to why they decided to make it incompatible with standard SMA accessories Katy" This was of course, very unsatisfying and struck a nerve. I replied: "Katy, Thank you for telling me it's somehow radioddity's fault that YOUR product description meant ALL BaoFeng models, EXCEPT for the radios that are branded all over as BaoFeng, but happened to be designed by the distributor radioddity. However, it doesn't change the fact that it could easily be noted in your compatibility listing that it (and all radioddity?) models will not work with the product you are selling. The GT3-TP DOES say BAOFENG right on the front while not seeing radioddity anywhere (at least on the outside). Now, if you're done pointing fingers and placing blame elsewhere, I'd appreciate it if you would be so kind as to read the remainder of my polite (I thought) email to address my other questions. After all, I did take the time to be clear that I was still keeping the antenna, since it IS still of use to me. I'll even remind you so you don't have to look search for everything you ignored. I will assume you don't sell anything for the GT3, based on your somewhat childish, yet exceedingly unSUPPORTive response... I['d] simply like to know if you can send me the rubber spacer that was supposed to be included... unless THAT is radioddity's fault as well. 🙄 If not, I will simply return the antenna to Amazon after they send a whole new antenna (WITH spacer). I was just trying to save BaoFeng Tech and/or Amazon some money on shipping (no good deed, right?). I feel it might also help if I remind you "WHO YOU ARE". This is copied from your website's home page: BEGIN QUOTE ... [I formatted text for emphasis, which isn't supported here as far as I can tell, but it's in the email] WHO WE ARE: We not only sell BaoFeng, but we have taken the time to improve BaoFeng for everyone. When you buy through BaoFeng Tech, you are supporting new radios and advancements from the affordable radio movement. From testing BaoFeng radios and fixing bugs to preparing the user's guide - we pay attention to every single detail. We are the only BaoFeng distributor who supports all of our products directly. We take pride in what we sell, we know our products, and we are licensed radio operators. We don't just market radios, but we believe in and use our radios! END QUOTE So, please show how much YOU KNOW YOUR PRODUCTS and pay attention to THE DETAIL that your antenna, which YOU SUPPORT DIRECTLY, does not fit SOME BaoFeng radios, therefore not ALL MODELS. Since you TAKE PRIDE IN what you sell, I have every confidence that BaoFeng Tech will want to make sure to add the couple words required to prevent customers from falling prey to the evil distributor that is radioddity ever again! Furthermore, I'm also pretty sure that BaoFeng Tech will definitely want to get me the spacer that was left out of my purchase either directly or through Amazon. Don't worry, I'm sure it was an accident, with how much PRIDE YOU TAKE in what you sell. No hard feelings here. I apologize if my language or tone of voice in this email upsets you in any way. I tried to make sure my response didn't upset you any more than how upset I was from your response to my initial outreach for support. Especially considering how many, like me, may be JUST getting into amateur radio, and might not know that all BaoFeng radios are NOT created equal, nor is there one antenna to rule them all. Thankfully, you have made me aware, and if this foray into amateur radio continues to hold my interest... I will be sure to try and find out if the radio I am about to buy was actually designed by a distributor who, rather rudely, purposely designed it so that that particular model is as incompatible as possible with any aftermarket accessories I might like to get for it, and punish them by not giving them my business. Your soon to be BIGGEST fan, ****** (Me)" Katy never responded.... I don't tell you this to steer you from baofeng tech's products. Amazon took care of the issue for me and was extremely helpful. This is to tell others that the GT-3TP (and the whole GT series?) Isn't compatible like they said it was, to avoid dealing with them directly if possible, and a little to shame their customer "support". They still make great products in my experience, and do not regret my purchases. In fact, I will likely purchase more products from them, just not DIRECTLY from them. 😁

I got a couple of these since they come highly recommended online to improve performance of my Baofeng DMR handheld. I do notice slight improvement in reception of the weather service channel. Transmitting from difficult terrain, I'm not hitting repeaters that I wasn't before, but they do sound much cleaner. These antennas install very easy, and they're perfectly compatible with my radios. They are flexible and seem well-made. Worth the money.

For everyone out there in HAM radio land that has gotten frustrated to all hell like I was with the antenna appearing crooked as you tighten down to the radio, there is a EASY solution! It's so simple and only takes about 5 min if you want it to look proper. 2 min if you don't give a damn about looks. This mod should be done to any antenna that makes contact with the raised ring around the SMA antenna connector in baofeng radios. That's is regardless if it causes the antenna to appear crooked or not. The misalignment puts asymmetrical forces on the SMA connector on the radio which is soldered directly to the circuit board. This can cause the solder joint to crack. This is the worst scenario because the radio will appear to function properly but the SWR will be a mess and most likely cause the radio to fail or only perform at a fraction of its potential and you will never know why. With the antenna off the radio, take a exacto knife. The kind that have the blades with score lines in it to snap off segments to keep the blade sharp. Hold the antenna upside down and angle the blade so that the cut you make will taper the plastic outer diameter base inward toward the metal connector. Don't try to make it all in one single cut. You will be tempted and you WILL cause more harm than good. Hold the antenna and knife tight and with the hand that's holding the blade, use your thumb for extra precision and force. NOW..... Make small 4 to 6 millimeter cuts at a 45 degree angle or so. This is not surgery and you can clean the cuts up with a file or sandpaper when you are done. Remember what I said at the beginning of this review about weather you care about looks or not. After round 1 of cuts. Test fit the antenna. If you were carful and took it slow. You should not have any visible gap between the antenna and radio. If you do, you can just live with it, or use the soft rubber washer that should have come with the antenna. I have not had to do this but if I did. I would try and find a soft foam washer. Not the rubber one. Good luck! Remember, the goal here is not to shorten the antenna base. Only to remove some material from the side of the base so it will fit into the areas around the antenna. All this could have been avoided had baofeng just used a normal male SMA connector on the radio and not put it on the antenna. It is what it is tho. Adapt or die. The one rule of life we must all follow. Now, being the proud owner of 4 RD-5R, and 2 BF-F8 HP radios. I understand that some antenna studs are lined up better than others with these radios. It's kinda a shame because the alignment comes down to how much time the tech in China took when soldering the antenna base to the radio circuit board. 2 extra seconds of focus and it's beautiful. Get a guy who doesn't give a damn and well..... In extreme cases, you may need to trim the bezel surround on the actiual radio. You can't adjust it by loosening the lock ring, I've tried. It's locked in place. That's the only option. These are damn good antennas for what you pay for them. Considering that, I will gladly spend a few minutes making a few mods to get a clean fitment. From time to time I have to exchange one but that's the price you pay when you go cheap/inexpensive. Personally I absolutely love my RD-5R radios. They are challenging to learn all the features. After some trial and error and watching a lot of YouTube videos, I have a good handle on the digital side of things but even after a year I still have a lot to learn when it comes to certain group and contact settings and getting the radios to communicate properly and utilize all the features when in digital mode and encryption turned on and in groups. Learn how to implement the encryption! Sure a determined person could brake it but in a emergency situation or in a disaster zone. People will be out there looking to take what others have and every layer of security you can utilize, the safer you are. Imagine if you contacted someone to meet you in a disaster situation and it's been weeks since food ran out. Anyone who is listening to your conversation will be very interested in what you are up to and what you have and where you are staying. Even tho it's not 256bit AES encryption. It's more than enough to keep people from listening in. You would need a specific setup to brake the encryption on these radios and on less someone planned ahead of time to do this exact thing. You will be safe on the knowledge that nobody except who you want will be listening in. I have tested it and the encrypted audio is completely unintelligible. One cool feature is that when you stop talking, the radio uses the last bit of what you said and keeps making noise so someone with a scanner won't even know when you start and stop talking let alone have any idea the words you are speaking. I have other, much more expensive, digital radios and honestly, I come back to my RD-5R! Lol. I with the extended battery, it's just the rite size and weight in your hand (with the clip attached) it's all the little things. That make it a great radio. Like how the screen is always on because it's a simple lcd screen like a calculator. How almost all features can be activated or adjusted on the radio, in the field, without the need to be connected to a computer for every little thing. Just recently I wanted to add a password to my radio and on my rd-5d, I looked it up in settings and had it programmed in 5 min. My TYT radio doesn't even show it in the settings. Accessories are inexpensive and if you want it to feel more like a professional radio, just get the BL-5L extended battery. Really that's ia must mod along with the NA-701 and NA-771 antenna. Each radio you have should have a standard and extra long antenna. Those two things you should just buy at the same time as the radio. When it comes to antennas and batteries. I suggest purchasing directly from the baofeng site. Too many people on Amazon return things they have screwed up then it gets resold to you. A radio is easy enough to return but going back and forth with antennas and batteries gets old fast and there are far too many knock off antenna and batteries being sold on Amazon and ebay. People will also buy the real antenna or batt. Then return a fake one they have in its place. If it's shipped from a Amazon facility, nobody will catch it.

Works great

Work great!

Swapped out the stock antenna on my Baofeng for this Nagoya, and the difference was clear right away. The signal range improved a lot, and I’m picking up repeaters that I couldn’t reach before. It feels sturdy but still flexible enough to handle some movement without bending out of shape. I’ve clipped it to my pack on hikes and had no problems with reception. For the price, it’s an easy and worthwhile upgrade for any handheld radio.

Genuine Nagoya antenna from a trusted company like Btech. Everything I buy from Btech is genuine and performs the way it should. I noticed the reception improvement immediately from my Nagoya purchase. Great antenna value and reasonable pricing from an economic perspective, performance value unquestionable! Great design and compatibility with for all my HT needs.