This ebay antenna cost just 99p. Lets see if it makes any difference in range tests with a Boafeng 888s 446 Mhz radio. Ebay. www.ebay.co.uk...
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@Prolinium4 жыл бұрын
I use these on 449 Mhz (I have a Business Licence) and re-tuned from PMR using 'chirp' software and power to 5w. Amazing radio. Does the job beautifully.
@emescueta3 жыл бұрын
Been looking for these types of tests on the Baofeng 888s and knock off antennas. Thanks Fred!
@DonutsReview3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the range test. It's exactly what I've been looking for. I don't understand how people are complaining about Chinese Antennas when they bought a Chinese radio. Lol
@RingwayManchester6 жыл бұрын
Definitely better mate, I have a few but never actually use them! Let me know if you need a couple more you're more than welcome. Great test, great video as always
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Lewis. Not bad for 99p :-)
@indridcold84335 жыл бұрын
I tend to setup a lot of transceivers for businesses and amateur operators. Usually, the radios are shipped straight to my home. I got three Baofeng FP-F8HP hand held transceivers and set them up and also ordered Nagoya 771 antennas. But they turned out being counterfeits, which I noticed immediately. But I put them on their transceivers and sent them on their way. Every single one of the fakes broke the capacitor inside the antenna and lost the dual band ability in three months time. I then ordered different Nagoya antennas from a different vendor and got the real ones. As far as I know, the three Baofengs are still working with the real antennas.
@Tobinindustrial6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting results with the antenna test. It makes sense that a longer antenna "should" produce better RX and TX. Thanks for sharing. I look forward now to the additional antenna testing. Good luck with it.
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy. I guess size does matter :-)
@billyandrew2 жыл бұрын
Definitely more clarity with the 771. Thanks for uploading!
@policeofficer655 жыл бұрын
Bought two na771 on EBay for my uv5r and bf888s! They got way better range! I picked up a baseball game 120 miles away! It had to been a Repeater not simplex! Amazing antenna! Tomorrow I am going to test simplex to simplex! I will update my comments! Thanks
@policeofficer655 жыл бұрын
SilverStone XAdvanced I’m shocked! It was at night! And I know at night signals can reach greater distances! The broadcast was coming from Reno NV college baseball game! I live in California around 120 miles opposite direction of Reno! 4-5 watt radio reaches far! Thanks
@policeofficer655 жыл бұрын
SilverStone XAdvanced that’s legit! I also got into CB! CB radio is cool!
@policeofficer655 жыл бұрын
SilverStone XAdvanced I wonder if I can make contact with international Space station using the na771!
@policeofficer655 жыл бұрын
SilverStone XAdvanced just tried it got nothing lol
@policeofficer655 жыл бұрын
SilverStone XAdvanced pretty long antenna! If I made contact with a repeaters 120 miles! I would think I could at least receive or transmit! But I just thought it be funny to try!
@rosskelly42005 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy all your videos. I have a Baofeng UV3 and that 771 knock-off antenna:) The UV3 has all the same deep menus of baffling features as a UV5... but has the 2 Watt output of a 888 walkie. I have tested the 771 against the short original antenna on the UV3. This is where it gets complicated... BIG difference on VHF 144MHz, not a big difference on UHF 440MHz. Seems to be the case that VHF really needs longish antennas, and UHF (because of its much higher frequency) will do very well on 6 inch antennas. If you look at the little T1 you tested, the little built-in antenna is simply too short even for UHF. That said, Baofeng has obviously optimised the length of the little coiled wire in its stumpy bump of an antenna, because it does actually manage amazingly well, doesn't it? On your walk to the flyover, the T1 got surprisingly close to the 888... except it suffered dropouts when you were in some low points. So it CAN do some decent range, but is more of a fair weather sailor if you encounter some terrain along the way:) In an ideal world it would have 7 inches. (And in that ideal world I would be 7 inches too;)!! There is a modest upgrade that I found delivers a bit of audio quality and a few hundred yards of range on BOTH VHF and UHF, and it's using either a Nagoya 701 or the slightly longer 666 (I buy knockoffs as well:) The NA-701 is about 7 inches and the NA-666 is around 8 inches, and they only cost a few dollars for the "SMA Female" versions for these popular 888 and UV5R walkies. Your videos provide important real-world comparisons, and can even settle some arguments. There is another fellow on KZfaq who hacks his BF-T1 antenna with a longer length of floppy wire that dangles out of a hole he drilled in the top of the antenna bump on the case. Fair enough - but he either got a dud unit or he is prone to exaggerating outrageously, because he says that a T1 will only work over a hundred yards or so. You have proved that is bunk! You got close to a half mile... and now we have your range test on KZfaq forever to settle the matter. Cheers Ross vk1fcbx Australia.
@CB-RADIO-UK5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ross for all the information there. Extending the antenna on the Bf-T1 does not always equal extra range due to the SWR issue.
@pixotica4 жыл бұрын
Not sick of these vids at all, All great!
@dragan32903 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. Top job! Cheers from Australia 👍👍👍🙂
@shaun27ful6 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred I prefer the 888s over any baofeng I have had. As you know me and the wife use them on a daily basis very cheap radio but good quality around the mile Mark
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Yes it was because you had them that i got one in to test. Your costing be dough again. Glad to hear from you. :-)
@g1fsh6 жыл бұрын
shaun pi i totaly agree Shaun well worth the money and a great little radio. Hope u are ok mate nice to see you commenting
@RustyX20105 жыл бұрын
Yes.they sure beat the Motorola Talkabouts!
@xtechnolegendx5 жыл бұрын
I picked up the same antenna knockoff for 2.00$ hasn't failed me yet. For a fake it's not bad.
@ingeborgsvensson48965 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fred! Just bought 2 pieces Baofeng 888s for only 15 euros (~ 12 pounds) including chargers, straps etc. Only thing missing was programming cable so I had to order that separately. I was surprised to see the cheapest Puxing 777 (VHF) for more than 30 euros and I bought mine in 2012 for only 14 euros. Some brands become cheaper and others more expensive, very strange. Like your videos, carry on!
@CB-RADIO-UK5 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Amazing prices on these 888s an they are good radios
@Joe-KN4IFI6 жыл бұрын
You sold me. I ordered one out of China for my UV5R. It almost broke the bank at $1.37 USD delivered ;)
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Crazy prices and they work really well :-)
@FergusVoice6 жыл бұрын
They are sooo close!!! Even at 1.6 ml. Incredible on 446
@JREACHER19546 жыл бұрын
A Chinese knockoff of a Chinese antenna? What's the world coming to?
@Heppie896 жыл бұрын
KnockOffCeption
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Everything is copied nowadays. They even clone a £7 Casio watch.
@Luis.salazar78545 жыл бұрын
Taiwan
@TEABAGTV5 жыл бұрын
It's Japanese bro
@Luis.salazar78545 жыл бұрын
@@TEABAGTV the name might be Japanese. But they are made in Taiwan. Here you can call Bro. 866-3-3644980
@Dr.Gunsmith4 жыл бұрын
Shit iv been using my 888 out of the box...god only knows what frequency’s it’s been spewing out best chirp them 😬
@johnmclean9926 жыл бұрын
Good review well done was thinking of buying one of these made my mind up cheers Fred.
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
You cant go wrong John for the pocket money they sell for.
@deano32586 жыл бұрын
I got one and it works great on mine too. Well worth 99p !
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
I just cant see how you can go wrong on a cheap radio.
@edwardfletcher77902 жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful, thank you ! 👍
@CB-RADIO-UK2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@dutchbeef89203 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one of these for my Baofeng GT3, its not as good at picking stuff up as the stuby NL-350 (possibly a clone as well) but then that was a whopping 8 quid!! 8 quid!! The Abbreeeeeeee foldable tactical antennas also at 8 quid are deaf by the way.
@mistyalamar5 жыл бұрын
thank you Fred for the info
@branchsnapper22284 жыл бұрын
A very concise test. Thanks
@oskarkocik67436 жыл бұрын
Thanks to the guest. I had a dilemma whether to buy this antenna, because it wrote up to 144/430 mhz but thanks to you I know that they fit up to 446 mhz
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
They seem to work ok at 446 Mhz. ive not checked the SWR but the radio seems ok with them.
@oskarkocik67436 жыл бұрын
OK thank you for your answer
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
No probs. Most welcome.
@oskarkocik67436 жыл бұрын
Will the original nagoya work
@oskarkocik67436 жыл бұрын
And if I can ask if such an antenna will increase range. If so, how many kilometers
@barriewatson5 жыл бұрын
Definitely a lot better from the voice and generally a stronger signal.
@artdodd8156 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the videos Fred. I was toying around with getting the Nagoya. I think I will.
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Well for 99p its rude not too :-) Thanks
@simonh8704 жыл бұрын
I have done a similar comparison. Fake Nagoya NA-771 on a Baofent UV5S, and I cannot tell much difference between the short antenna that the radio came with and the longer Nagoya Fake. I am tempted to buy a genuine one to see if they are any better...
@M.R.T.V.Videos3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered retevis 771 and cignis 777 bc i will give away the fake nagoya to my friend who is to cheap to spend $3 to have it so we can communicate on simplex LOL
@joecachia24 жыл бұрын
Don't mind buying fake knowingly , apart from the fact that it might damage your radio.
@marinmarin76976 жыл бұрын
For me RT22 is better radio than BF888s. The same range. Better for the pocket and the antenna can not be broken. The only plus in the BF888s is what can be placed an external antenna. It should be a base radio, cheap radio for a house or a car. Because there is also a battery eliminator for him. But as a practical handheld, the RT22 and WLN KD-C1 are better.
@j.w20005 жыл бұрын
I have the next model up the baofeng bf-999s and the range on high power and on the wide band is really good even with trees in the way as that can affect the range. I was using the stock rubber ducky antenna and the range is bril. My next test will be on low power and narrow band to see if it makes a diffrence and come back eith an update, as i have pre programmed channels 1-4 to be on low power and narrow band.
@kimbelesky1971 Жыл бұрын
The longer antenna had less static at long range. That itself is worth 99 pence.
@kilcar3 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@Biffo12623 жыл бұрын
You think that's good? Last night I was listening to Yorkshire PMR446 club at Holme Moss on the standard antenna.........in Irlam, Salford UK, that must be 20+ miles away and they were conversing with Runcorn and Bolton. I heard them all pretty good but the Holme Moss (elevated location) was exceptional. That standard aerial, especially with a 16cm counterpoise attached is far better than most users appreciate.
@larsjohansson442 Жыл бұрын
I have got fake Nagoya na771. They worked at 2m (swr 1,3:1) but not at all at 70cm (6:1). Can only be used at 2m.
@dimebagtribute2 жыл бұрын
The audio quality is better with the nagoza knock off!
@FergusVoice6 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews Fred!!! Thanx again 73
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fergus
@FergusVoice6 жыл бұрын
I tested with my fake Nagoya at home - on 2m and 70 - with standard duckie on my handset in the field. Fully quieting at a mile on both bands. Couldn't tell much difference. Shocking, breaks all the rules! Will have to test with a Nagoya on both to see just how far I can get out.
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Interesting result. I guess sometimes size does not matter.
@jimmermonserate74306 жыл бұрын
Very helpful test.thank you.😊
@davidhooper17678 ай бұрын
I found the 2 nagoya knock offs worked well.That was a good few years back.Got some this year and they didnt make much difference on tx or rx.
@26CT19946 жыл бұрын
I like the look of them!
@vk4jsn6 жыл бұрын
I bought the Nagoya Chinese knock off and when I put the swr on it it was off the scale. Buyer beware.
@briantheminer3 жыл бұрын
Really good, a shame you didn’t test the range to the full extent. I’ve got the 888s and fake 771 but never paired them,,,,,, till now 😏 Thanks for your hard work
@19TC5044 жыл бұрын
i like your baofeng videos :)
@alanread65966 жыл бұрын
hi Fred, I think the short antenna just had the edge audio was better. 73's Alan CT2661.
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan. I thought it sounded a bit thin on the short antenna but the camera auto adjusts the sound level. :-(
@keithh50534 жыл бұрын
I think so too Alan. The shorter one was far better audio wise
@Dr.Gunsmith4 жыл бұрын
It’s quite a miracle that they can make and send a antenna for that price, I don’t even think they making any money just positive feedback maybe 😂
@CB-RADIO-UK4 жыл бұрын
China prices always amaze me.
@brunobassi24404 жыл бұрын
dh-771 antenna (red) shorten 17 cm for 446 mhz pmr
@boland19142 жыл бұрын
Does the charger for a 888 work for a UV5R
@CB-RADIO-UK2 жыл бұрын
Trouble to rem. I think not as the 5R is bigger but not 100%
@brianmorrison91684 жыл бұрын
I have a small scanner (IC R6) and want to listen to marine frequencies (about 156MHz) and think I'll try and get a better antenna. the Nagoya 771 is always mentioned as a good buy. Would this be good for my situation, or perhaps a magnetic one I could stick on top of my car, when i am near the local harbour. Trouble is, I don't really know enough to decide what is a good one.
@CB-RADIO-UK4 жыл бұрын
Hi. An ext antenna will nearly always give you a better receive. A mag mounted antenna would be ideal.
@kovanovsky22334 жыл бұрын
I bought a fake NA-771 equivalent to $1 and it turns out to be worse than the stock antenna on the UV-5R lol More noise on FM Radio, struggle to receive signals from the VHF while the stock antenna works no problem on the exact same frequency, and also more noise in the UHF frequency.
@CB-RADIO-UK4 жыл бұрын
Yes some people have said the same thing. Ive tested mine (Ive got 4) and they seem ok but these antennas are really cheap now so quality will suffer.
@FergusVoice6 жыл бұрын
Keep testing! I have a pair of UV5rs :)
@Dominik-lol7 ай бұрын
I paid 28bucks with shipping for 2
@ThysLouwrens3 жыл бұрын
Less QRM on the 771
@humanfuk5 жыл бұрын
Useful thanks
@samuelt89063 жыл бұрын
Does this additional antenna let you use wider fq?
@CB-RADIO-UK3 жыл бұрын
No not really as its supposed to be tuned to 2m/ 70cm band.
@Dominik-lol7 ай бұрын
Link for antenna pls
@CB-RADIO-UK7 ай бұрын
Vids too old but the fake ones are all over ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355086183323?hash=item52acc92b9b:g:CmgAAOSwoi1lIA6g&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwKBY8N2dscNtn3CeWu2rzQe3VHYrlWRM9XDA4EUq8eCueTqla6hdPJUQQUWFTKYuotBun7k8tpcVnbJnN9Gjyv51UVdYCMs8h61JqdRhDkONHWA%2F3%2FiMoEJ0x81%2B65671w3sn73e7H8iPxlVC4I00tPT0zYiU5n%2Bo2%2Bplc6dnGilAwhlWUZNmn4VlsQQtKh6RWbELKILqAHqQzkirMNqHHyiO27Ew8jXuhu4GLKq9Yz7wmVB9g5VbS1zQ9AMsDmcEg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4DUhdujYw
@1978garfield6 жыл бұрын
Does anyone make a UHF only upgrade antenna that fits the 888? I want to run 460 ish Mhz and I worry the SWR on a dual band made for 430 will be too high.
@g1fsh6 жыл бұрын
Yep the longer antenna deffo had the edge over the shorter one mate i just find them too long. Its personal preference tho mate lots of people think its worth haveing a longer antenna to get the slightly better performance. I just prefer the smaller all round package lol
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Yes your right Gary the longer antenna is a bit of a handful. Prob best for use in a open space.
@Shahidulislam-me5rx6 жыл бұрын
This antina prefer than NA-771 model is maxcimum talking range km from set to set use it
@dancampbell90905 жыл бұрын
Have you done a video on these foldable tactical antennas, over 40 inches etc.
@CB-RADIO-UK5 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan. No ive never tested one.
@dancampbell90905 жыл бұрын
@@CB-RADIO-UK could be a good video for you, also looking at uv-9r plus with 15 W, thinking those could be useful, havent come across a UK video on those in opperation.
@fixingbikeswithmentalhealt48805 жыл бұрын
Grat mate
@stephenwilliams52014 жыл бұрын
Antennae fake?. Think not. my dremmel, and a swr.meter. On a wooden table away from all mains, and autos. watching the meter. Inch ever closer to a good mach. Then return the end cap to place.has gotten me several good tails. For use or bust. Have to watch me kit. as more then one has been "pinched" eh? there cheep. hi hi. Kind give a blind eye. De kv4li 73.
@markgutteridge6 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred I got a Nagoya 771 on my baofung radio be good best attena I. Got brilliant on my baofung cost me 12 quid all best Fred mark from loughbrough Leicestershire CT 2674
@sabinekatsavrias44225 жыл бұрын
sounded worse or the same . good test tho and nice radio
@jojojeep15 жыл бұрын
Play 771 was much louder at 1.6 miles
@GaryGSF6 жыл бұрын
I think the fake 771 makes a bit of a difference. Have you never thought about doing a ham license? I'm in the middle of studying it. Not rocket science. I think it would open up more opportunities for you.
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary. Yes i will get my ticket one day. Just not got the time to spend on radio with work etc. Its on the list.
@GaryGSF6 жыл бұрын
Good luck when you do. I got a local club that is doing a 2 day foundation course for £50 including 1 year membership to that club. You have all the gear you need to get started. It would also be a great set of videos for your channel. I've subbed and look forward to seeing the vids.
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Gary.
@razcodes5 жыл бұрын
What do you think is the best portable anntena, for the UV 5r, you think the 771 is enough? Thanks!
@CB-RADIO-UK5 жыл бұрын
I think the 771 slightly improves things. Some people make their own. If your static you can throw up a better antenna on a patch lead.
@razcodes5 жыл бұрын
@@CB-RADIO-UK im actually planning to be static, i have in mind a few "diy" antennas but I'm not really sure, for now I'm gonna use the 771! Btw; how "people make their own"? Thanks!!
@CB-RADIO-UK5 жыл бұрын
I purchased a PMR DRX111 Hotwire T2LT type antenna and that works ok. Easy enough to make.
I probaly hot a knock off to I paid about 3.00 dollars for mine on Ali express
@paulkazjack4 жыл бұрын
The 771 was better overall.
@policeofficer655 жыл бұрын
Idk what happened but I was transmitting for a long time with this antenna and my radio got so hot the screen was fading and the radio was super hot! I took it off and used my rubber ducky.
@CB-RADIO-UK5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it had a short
@policeofficer655 жыл бұрын
fredintheshed1 it worked awesome! But my radio felt like it was going to explode! My screen was fading because of how hot it was. Thanks
@billyandrew2 жыл бұрын
How do you tell if it's a fake antenna? Asking for a friend. 🤪😂😂😂
@CB-RADIO-UK2 жыл бұрын
By looking at it you really cannot tell. There is info online showing pics of gen 771's
@billyandrew2 жыл бұрын
@@CB-RADIO-UK That's the problem, as a newbie, we're ripe for scamming. 😂
@andresouza23145 жыл бұрын
Can you test in VHF? I heard that Nagoya is no good above 430mhz
@CB-RADIO-UK5 жыл бұрын
Tested on 446 Mhz and works totally fine.
@303Bodybulding4 жыл бұрын
So what's the swr of both antennas?
@CB-RADIO-UK4 жыл бұрын
Dont know as the radio does not have a meter.
@johnhill57456 жыл бұрын
Hello fred, Did you reprogram Boafeng 888s.
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Hi John. Yes i used CHIRP to program the standard 8 pmr channels.
@plast3r6 жыл бұрын
if my uv5r battery hadnt of bulged and exploded and almost burnt my house down i would of taken it up dunstable downs with my 446 dipole and seen if we could of heard eachother
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Oh crap Steve !. i gave you a shout on the 450 d video mate.
@plast3r6 жыл бұрын
was just watching as you commented lol
@dragomxsoldier4 жыл бұрын
Need to test to it's fullest range until it won't receive
@CB-RADIO-UK4 жыл бұрын
Full nano test. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mK2ce66Xq9LGpo0.html
@raycasimiro61796 жыл бұрын
nagoya 771 China.. I use it Give Better Audio Sound and Clear...Compare to The Stock Anttena..I'm From The Philippines..73s
@timothy18375 жыл бұрын
sir san mo nabili how much po?
@M.R.T.V.Videos3 жыл бұрын
I am trying cignus 771 and retevis 771 hoping better quality because i dont want to mess up my radios because i use it alot heard it can damage in long run . Hope thier better then my fakes from Lazada ???? A little more expensive but hope its better quality
@Shahidulislam-me5rx6 жыл бұрын
Hi my needed 5 piece Nagoya na 771 antina?
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
771 antenna's available on Ebay
@SaifulIkram5 жыл бұрын
How to know if those Triple-Eight are fake ones?
@CB-RADIO-UK5 жыл бұрын
Hard to tell. The moulding on the case work is poor on the copies. Most 888 will be gen at around £12-18. The Plus models have poor moldings.
@SaifulIkram5 жыл бұрын
@@CB-RADIO-UK thanks mate
@hbwoofspeedride41035 жыл бұрын
Hi is that female antenna?
@CB-RADIO-UK5 жыл бұрын
Hi yes the center pin is female.
@brunobassi24404 жыл бұрын
Retevis 771 is much better than Nagoya 771 (no fake)
@M.R.T.V.Videos3 жыл бұрын
Ordered and on the way . Will see if any better dont want to end up damaging my radios
@kenharvey97144 жыл бұрын
I just picked one up for £4.50. Mine is garbage!!!!!!!
@CB-RADIO-UK4 жыл бұрын
:-(
@kenharvey97144 жыл бұрын
I checked the swr of my antenna today. It's 5:1 on both 2 meters and 70 centimeters. Totally unusable!
@elwoodsherman23865 жыл бұрын
View # 10,000!!
@nemie2406 жыл бұрын
I bought two of these waste of money worse then the small ones that come standard, the radios are decent though.
@nazranzafran38074 жыл бұрын
Why
@nemie2404 жыл бұрын
@@nazranzafran3807 They have no range they are a downgrade from the standard ones in my case that is, they went in the bin. But others say they are good so for the price maybe worth getting, both mine might have been just not good.
@nazranzafran38074 жыл бұрын
@@nemie240 you i should buy or not.can suggest good antenna?
@nemie2404 жыл бұрын
@@nazranzafran3807 I can not advise, I myself would not buy them again, but others are saying they improve range I just did not experience that, in fact I lost over 70% of range they were useless, but was it just a bad batch I cannot not answer.
@Gerry324 жыл бұрын
Fake Antenna !
@CB-RADIO-UK4 жыл бұрын
Yes as the title
@subseeker6 жыл бұрын
Miles?? We're in Europe, we use kilometers.
@CB-RADIO-UK6 жыл бұрын
Just for you :-) www.unitconverters.net/length/km-to-miles.htm