The stock antenna on the uv82 is pretty good. Anyone have any experience with this antenna over the stock?
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The 14.5" antenna works very well on the uv82. I have both and very happy with it.
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Yes, I found a significant difference in receiving and sending on the UR-5.
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A bit more flexible and forgiving if you hit it on something. That can help prevent breaking the SMA jack. The transmit gain I haven't checked but the receive is a bit better do to more surface area. However if you wear it on your belt it can tickle your underarm. All in all a good buy.
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The antenna I bought has a Female SMA connection which works out well for me since the radio (UV5R) has the male SMA connection. The antenna comes with a female SMA connection, and the antenna works really great.
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The AM and FM reception is very good with the use of the Shark Antenna. I'm pleased with it.
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Hi,I have used the simple rabbit ear antenna or you can order one of the not so pricey HD antenna`s, either one works really well.
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I own this pouch and my UV5R barely fits. Since the UV82L is tiny bit larger it's going to be a tight squeeze. You may want to look into the larger radio pouches here on amazon.
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It depends on what you want to listen and transmit on. UV82x is great for local law enforcement. UV82 is for the upper band of military and FEMA channels. Other than that the antennas are different. That is the difference.
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Yes, I get improved reception and better transmission with this antenna. It is better than the small rubber duck antenna provided with the Baofeng UV5R+.
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Good link here, with illustrations:http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Technical.php#antenna
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I agree. I bought a better antenna and it works as good as any handheld I've had or had experience with. WELL worth the money!
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Yes and yes. Although this is dual band (VHF and UHF) and the BF888s and similar radios are UHF only, this doesn't make a difference. This antenna has slightly more gain than the factory UV5R and BF888s antennas so you may get a slight increase in range or more likely better reception/transmission within the outer areas of your range. Too many variables to say for sure, but it is a cheap upgrade. Know that it is a bit longer so it may get in the way more if that is an issue.
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Hey i just ordered "Baofeng UV5RA Ham Two Way..."wvery one got this one..not bad
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This is a great antenna, I have two. It does not come with a mount of any kind. You will need an NMO type mount.
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AM/FM reception on my stock antenna (Ram 1500) was fine on all channels. Switched to the stubby and the only channel I had reception on was a local LI station and even that had a significant amount of static. Left the radio tuned to that station, switched back the the regular antenna and the signal was crystal clear.
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I use this one with my Bao Feng UV5+ as my in-car mobile rig - does great - I get regular 9x9 signal reports. It has a female SMA connector. Does a great job. Only downside was the packaging - the box they shipped it in shifted a little and the short antenna was bent - but I just bent it back with no ill effects.
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The battery is the same as for a UV-82, so just search for that on ebay. The antenna is more difficult to find, due to the 222 MHz band. I recommend what I use: the Smiley Super Stick II (http://www.smileyantenna.com/collections/2-meter/products/super-stick-ii-2-meter) for 2 meters, then lower the telescopic to 2/3 of the maximum length for 1.25 m.
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It receives and transmits considerably better then the antenna that came with my UV-82, I bought 1 for each of the UV-82 radios I own, great antenna with a good price tag as well as looks great!!!
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Yup should be a breeze. Just remove stock radio, then get this one and an antenna adapter and harness and butt connectors and you'll be on your way!