I know it specifically says for 144/430Mhz, but does this antenna help the range with GMRS frequencies (462Mhz)?
637961
In a word.... YES. However, it works better at or near the HAM frequencies. The stock antennas are OK, the 7 inch are better, and the 15 inch are best.
955721
An SWR meter for a CB rig is designed for the frequencies that are used for CB, in the U.S. it is 27 MHz. This antenna is designed for 144/430 MHz range. I would not recommend using a CB SWR meter on this antenna because you can damage both your rig and your meter.
1971822
No, The antennas are Frequency sensitive. There are others that will however do the job. This particular item is not designed for 2.4gHz.
2269374
It is odd. That antenna falls outside the Amateur bands for the 220 MHZ part of the spectrum. You'll find in operation the radio works fine on 2 meters, but not well at all on 220. There's nothing wrong with the radio. Just get yourself a replacement antenna. In fact get yourself a tri-band antenna. I know someone who did and it has worked just fine. This is a case of Baofeng not giving you a good stock antenna again. Try a Jet Stream or Comet antenna. Good luck!!!
955720
Possibly, usually the SWR meter doesn't distinguish between (doesn't care about) antenna types, it only provides information based on the antenna you're attached to, the length of your coax or feed, your frequency, and power. Look up the manufacturer website and check to see if your meter covers the 2M/70CM range. This antenna is 'cut' to the rough center of those bands.
1789165
This antenna will work fine on 10 meters. Just trim to achieve lowest SWR in the middle of your expected operating range and enjoy ! !
218234
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is a UHF frequency communications band between 462.550Mhz and 467.725Mhz, which is well within the operation limits of this radio. Keep in mind that this radio is not GMRS approved and that it's illegal to transmit on GMRS frequencies without a corresponding GMRS radio license from the FCC.
1191668
This is down in the VHF band, nothing on the analog channels around here, but the antenna does pick up FM radio some. This antenna is not designed for the lower freqs which usually require much longer elements. Might do ok with nearby stations? Note that all digital channels are now in the higher UHF band.
1422918
I use the antenna to pull in weak local FM stations, which it does amazingly well, but I don't know the maximum range. However, customer service has always responded quickly to my questions -- you can send them a query at service@tunetrapper.com.
1745074
The antenna should work on the 2 meter band but don't try to use it on 220. I wasn't impressed with this antenna on 2 meters but it might be ok on 440. MFJ has one that will work on all 3 bands. The model number is, MFJ-1718S. The antenna can be viewed at: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1718S. Not many guys run the 220 Mhz band since the FCC wanted to give it away so they shied away from it and I suspect that's why it's not very popular. 73s Dennis
1940532
No, CBs operate around 27Mhz (11m band) while GMRS/FRS radios such as these operate at about 462MHz (70cm band). The numbers on the display are more just a mnemonic or convenient 'symbol' for the actual frequency. On a ham radio walkie talkie (HT), the user can assign displayed numbers (memory presets) to whatever frequencies they like. Hope this helps someone!
1030330
It is not a question of fit or power the antenna will provide an adequate standing wave ratio over the 10 to 11 meter bands. This is not the proper antenna for transmission on the other frequencies you refer to in your question.
1825304
It increased the reception on my BaoFeng *UV-5R Plus* UV 5R+ Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio. I'm not an expert, but I would think it would help.
808759
The radio does work on GMRS and FRS frequencies. However, It is illegal to use the radio on those frequencies.
1709604
Yes. You need either a GMRS license for the 462-467 frequencies, or a Ham (amateur radio) license for any of the other frequencies in the 70cm (420-450 MHz) band.
1906608
Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use. This radio is NOT part 95 legal (MURS and FRS/GMRS) Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use.... » Read More Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use. This radio is NOT part 95 legal (MURS and FRS/GMRS) « Show Less
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Knocks here. I have this antenna on all my barf ends and are the stock antenna for the uv82. They work the others only marginally on the 70cm.440 freqs. But not as good as theThese. I have 6 of them and compare with a diamond rho which is twice as long. Buy it. It is a good buy. Kc4cqs. Extra class license. THE FI IS SUPPLIED WITH THE SAME ANT. AS THE USA SERIES. TRY A UV8. U WOULD LIKE IT