{"product_id":"foldable-ham-radio-antenna-sma-female-144-430mhz-baofeng-uv-5r-uv82-bf-888s","title":"Foldable Ham Radio Antenna SMA Female 144\/430MHz – Baofeng UV-5R","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFoldable Dual-Band Ham Radio Antenna – CS Tactical SMA Female\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your handheld radio's range and clarity with this \u003cstrong\u003eCS Tactical Foldable Ham Radio Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for VHF\/UHF dual-band operation at \u003cstrong\u003e144\/430 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoldable \u0026amp; Portable Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The articulating fold lets you collapse the antenna flat for easy transport, storage, and everyday carry — ideal for outdoor adventures, camping, and field operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Band Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.0 dBi Gain \u0026amp; Low VSWR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMA Female Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tool-free installation. Simply screw the antenna onto any radio with an SMA-male connector and you're ready to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Soft Antenna Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built from premium materials to withstand outdoor and rough-weather conditions. Supports up to 25W input power and 50-ohm impedance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMA Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVHF\/UHF 136–174 \/ 400–520 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVSWR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Input Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft \/ Foldable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108 cm (42.5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolded Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 × 20 × 20 mm (18.9 × 0.79 × 0.79 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × CS Tactical Foldable Ham Radio Antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-5m-nylon-braided-3-5mm-aux-audio-cable-car-phone-headphone\"\u003e1.5M Nylon Braided 3.5mm AUX Audio Cable | Car, Phone \u0026amp; Speaker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-compartment-travel-pill-organizer-portable-daily-pill-case\"\u003e10-Compartment Travel Pill Organizer | Portable Daily Pill Case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn More About Amateur Radio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDue to monitor and lighting variations, the actual product color may differ slightly from images shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlease allow ±1–2 cm measurement tolerance due to manual measuring methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Antenna_%28radio%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAntenna (radio)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is this foldable ham radio antenna compatible with Baofeng UV-5R and BF-888S radios?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What frequency bands does this antenna support?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How long is the antenna when fully extended?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Do I need any special tools to install this antenna?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the maximum power this antenna can handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This antenna supports a maximum input power of 25W at 50-ohm impedance, which covers the full output range of most handheld amateur radios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this foldable ham radio antenna compatible with Baofeng UV-5R and BF-888S radios?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes! 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