Songway Antenna 15inch Dual Band UV VHF/UHF 144/430MHz Antenna SMA-F Female, Compatible with Baofeng UV-5R UV-82 BF-888S Walkie Talkie Ham Radio,2 Pack

Perfect as a back up

these are good antennas except the end of both was loose in the packet and had to be glued back on. only a minor let down but you dont expect that on a brand new item.

I purchased this for use on my UV-5R radio and the difference in reception is immediately obvious - I can't yet comment on Tx because I haven't taken my foundation exam yet so I don't have a call-sign and I've not to tried to transmit...perhaps I'll update this review next month...

Damaged my radio swr was way too high cheep copy of Nagoya. Get the retevis one. Much better.

They perform well and for the price you can't go wrong, they DO have a coil inside so disregard moments saying otherwise