Foldable Ham Radio Antenna SMA Female 144/430MHz – Baofeng UV-5R

Foldable Dual-Band Ham Radio Antenna – CS Tactical SMA Female

Upgrade your handheld radio's range and clarity with this CS Tactical Foldable Ham Radio Antenna. Designed for VHF/UHF dual-band operation at 144/430 MHz, this soft flexible antenna delivers a reliable 3.0 dBi gain and is compatible with the most popular two-way radio brands on the market. Whether you're a weekend amateur radio enthusiast, a trail hiker, or a professional operator, this antenna is built to perform wherever you go.

Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

• Foldable & Portable Design: The articulating fold lets you collapse the antenna flat for easy transport, storage, and everyday carry — ideal for outdoor adventures, camping, and field operations.
• Dual-Band Performance: Covers VHF/UHF frequency ranges of 136–174 MHz and 400–520 MHz, giving you the flexibility to communicate on both amateur bands without switching antennas.
• 3.0 dBi Gain & Low VSWR: A gain of 3.0 dBi and VSWR of less than 1.5 mean a stronger, cleaner signal with minimal power reflection — maximising your radio's transmit and receive efficiency.
• SMA Female Connector: Tool-free installation. Simply screw the antenna onto any radio with an SMA-male connector and you're ready to go.
• High-Quality Soft Antenna Construction: Built from premium materials to withstand outdoor and rough-weather conditions. Supports up to 25W input power and 50-ohm impedance.
• Wide Compatibility: Works with Baofeng UV-5R, UV-82, BF-F8HP, GT-3, BF-F8+, UV-S9 Plus, UV-9R, BF-888S and other SMA-male connector radios from Baofeng, Woxun, Linton, Kenwood, and Quansheng.

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1 × CS Tactical Foldable Ham Radio Antenna

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Learn More About Amateur Radio

Interested in getting licensed or learning more about amateur (ham) radio operation? The FCC Amateur Radio Service guide is a great authoritative resource for licensing, frequency regulations, and operating rules in the United States.

Important Notes

• Due to monitor and lighting variations, the actual product color may differ slightly from images shown.
• Please allow ±1–2 cm measurement tolerance due to manual measuring methods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this foldable ham radio antenna compatible with Baofeng UV-5R and BF-888S radios?

A: Yes! This CS Tactical antenna is specifically designed to be compatible with the Baofeng UV-5R, UV-82, BF-F8HP, GT-3, BF-F8+, UV-S9 Plus, UV-9R, and BF-888S, as well as select Woxun, Linton, Kenwood, and Quansheng models — any two-way radio that uses an SMA-male connector will work.

Q: What frequency bands does this antenna support?

A: This dual-band antenna covers VHF (136–174 MHz) and UHF (400–520 MHz), making it suitable for the most common amateur radio frequencies at 144 MHz and 430 MHz.

Q: How long is the antenna when fully extended?

A: When fully extended, the antenna reaches 108 cm (approximately 42.5 inches). The foldable hinge allows it to fold down to just 480 mm (18.9 inches) for compact storage and transport.

Q: Do I need any special tools to install this antenna?

A: No tools are required. Simply hand-screw the SMA female connector onto your radio's SMA-male port and the antenna is ready to use immediately.

Q: What is the maximum power this antenna can handle?

A: This antenna supports a maximum input power of 25W at 50-ohm impedance, which covers the full output range of most handheld amateur radios.