Another question. Will it add a signigicant amout of range to the radio? If so ball oark figure?

It lowered the range on my test radios. Analysis on a commercial VNA showed terrible performance.

Can you use it (for rx & tx) "folded" or it could damage the antenna or transceiver in any way? thanks

Rx is fine in any position. Tx should always be fully extended. On any antenna . Whats the point in buying anything other than a quarter wave just to fold it back in on itself? You gotta think - frequencies are literal lengths - if you can start at full wave it’ll be better all around.

Does this work with the radioddity gm30?

It may fit - but my experience is that the antenna was performing substantially worse than the stock antenna. I confirmed this with testing in my lab using commercial test equipment. I sent mine back.

Will it work with a samcom?

If you have an sma Female and on your radio it should fit not 100% sure

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Long Range Ham Radio Antenna 42.5inch for Baofeng uv5r VHF UHF Radio

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Brand
BINGFU
Color
42.5 inch
Impedance
50 ohm
Manufacturer
Bingfu
Number of Packs
1
Product Dimensions
4.3"L x 16.5"W

⚡3.5dBi gain omni-directional

📏42.5 inch foldable length

📡136-520MHz wide freq.

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📡 Stay connected, stay ahead — the ultimate antenna for pros on the move!

OMNI DIRECTIONAL GAIN - 3.5dBi gain ensures strong, consistent signal reception in all directions.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Seamlessly pairs with Baofeng UV-5R series & 100+ other popular ham radios.
DURABLE 50 OHM IMPEDANCE - Optimized impedance and 8W max power for reliable, interference-free transmission.
FOLDABLE TACTICAL DESIGN - Compact 42.5-inch antenna folds for ultimate portability and rugged use.
UNMATCHED FREQUENCY RANGE - Covers VHF & UHF bands 136-520MHz for crystal-clear comms anywhere.

The Bingfu Long Range Ham Radio Antenna is a 42.5-inch foldable CS tactical antenna designed for VHF/UHF radios, covering 136-520MHz with 3.5dBi omni-directional gain. Featuring a 50 ohm impedance and 8W max input power, it offers broad compatibility with Baofeng UV-5R and over 100 other ham radio models, delivering reliable, high-quality communication for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Specifications

ASIN	B086YP9PGW
AntennaDescription	Ham Radio, VHF UHF, 136-520MHz, 3.5dBi Gain, Omni-directional, 50 Ohm Impedance, 8W Max Input Power, 42.5 inch/108cm Length, SMA Female Connector
Best Sellers Rank	#11 in Two-Way Radio Antennas
Brand	BINGFU
Color	42.5 inch Antenna
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,335)
Impedance	50 ohm
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.3"L x 16.5"W x 0.8"H
Item Highlight	136-520MHz CS Tactical Antenna SMA Female for Wouxun Baofeng BF-F8HP UV-5R UV-82 BF-888S GT-3 Ham Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie
Manufacturer	Bingfu
Mfr Part Number	BFN00473
Model Number	BFN00473
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
UPC	790404672391
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Bingfu

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