I read these reviews and it says its longer than the stock antenna. The ones I got are the same size. Look just like the stock antenna. Please let me know if i got sent the wrong antennas. Thanks
1976364
My stock antenna is 4 5/8" long and thicker than a #2 pencil where this new one is 6 1/8" long and is thinner than a pencil. It also much more flexible than the original and has a wider cylinder at the tip just like in the photo.
1976365
The New antennas is approximately 2" longer than the original supplied with the handheld. The new antenna has also better reception and thus better radiate energy. Sorry that I can't give you a exact length comparison as I threw the original in the trash as it was horrible. 73s de W4NQG
1976366
Unless Baofeng has changed their antennas, this antenna (at least the one I received) is longer than the stock antenna on the UV-5R radio variants. I believe this is the same antenna however used on some of the other Baofeng models but I can't verify that as I own a UV-5RA.
1976367
The stock antenna is 4 3/4 inches long and stiff. The upgrade one is 7 3/4 inches long, much thinnerand flexible. It improves receive and transmit a little and looks much better on the radio.
1055354
The antenna is 5'-2" long and the coax is 18' long. Make sure you set the SWR to match the antenna to the radio. 1.7 : 1 is border line high. You should get 1.1 : 1 match with this antenna. It will make any radio good! Also, DO NOT coil up extra coax trying to keep it neat. This will cause a choke and not let you get a good match. just weave it around like spaghetti!
1212151
Not a knockoff -- its the real deal. And, I bought the flat type antenna that goes with it. Its on the Alfa site if you need the number. Can order thru Amazon.
1884404
I ordered a metra wiring harness specific for my scion xb which made the wiring super easy for the most part it was all about matching the same colors wire to wire from the radio harness to the factory harness about 10 minutes with butt splice terminals I am not super worried about them coming apart to go to great leight to soldier the wires together. Oh yeah I noticed that my factory radio and the Pioneer that I had in before this jvc had awesome reception the jvc not so much so when u wire it up check to see how the radio reception is. We had to send ours back something was wrong with the internal antennae. I ordered a metra wiring harness specific for my scion xb which made the wiring super easy for the most part it was all about matching the same colors wire to wire from the radio harness to the factory harness about 10 minutes with butt splice terminals I am not super worried about them coming apart to go to great leight to soldier the wires together. Oh yeah I noticed that my factory radio and the Pioneer that I had in before this jvc had awesome reception the jvc not so much so when u wire it up check to see how the radio reception is. We had to send ours back something was wrong with the... » Read More I ordered a metra wiring harness specific for my scion xb which made the wiring super easy for the most part it was all about matching the same colors wire to wire from the radio harness to the factory harness about 10 minutes with butt splice terminals I am not super worried about them coming apart to go to great leight to soldier the wires together. Oh yeah I noticed that my factory radio and the Pioneer that I had in before this jvc had awesome reception the jvc not so much so when u wire it up check to see how the radio reception is. We had to send ours back something was wrong with the internal antennae. « Show Less
1811886
It fits my Incredible 2- I noticed that the antenna strenght seems weaker, but the battery is twice as big, and lasts twice as long. Has anyone else noticed this issue? The people that sold it to me were awesome and sent me a replacement for free, but I think the new one has the same issue.-
261274
It works ok, but reception in general isn't ggreat even with regular radio. I recently replaced it with the stubby that looks llike a bullet she'll from a huge gun. This one works just like the factory antenna, but looks awesome. Cost alittle more but is worth it in my opinion.
1785357
I have had this antenna installed on my 2013 F150 for over a year, reception is terrible once you get outside of the city, I live in ATL, GA. I am buying the 13 inch antenna that is supposed to have better reception. The look of the antenna is great, so if you only listen to Cd's or your ipod it will not matter.
1543932
Hello Brandon, yes that was my idea too. I have attached an 9 dbi antenna that was 5 times the size of the original antenna. And there was totally no difference in range
751744
Sorry, I tossed mine a while back because the antenna they painted on was of poor design. Guess the people who designed it did not check wave lengths or SWR. They may have corrected that since I bought mine. Complain to the seller, they may just give you another one.
1301504
Yep, fits perfect! I got it on mine now. I live just south of Nashville in middle Tennessee with lots off hills, valleys, trees, tall and short buildings, about any possible geography, etc and I can not notice any lost reception whatsoever! Also, I have seen some questions as to how much the antenna will flex and if it hits the side of the jeep and I can testify that I have had the 2015 Rubi up to and over 100 mph (not recommended but I had to try out the new Gibson dual cat back exhaust pipes on the interstate) and still not enough flex in the antenna to touch the body of the jeep. I promise you will not have any issues with this antenna as long as you get both ends tight!! Yep, fits perfect! I got it on mine now. I live just south of Nashville in middle Tennessee with lots off hills, valleys, trees, tall and short buildings, about any possible geography, etc and I can not notice any lost reception whatsoever! Also, I have seen some questions as to how much the antenna will flex and if it hits the side of the jeep and I can testify that I have had the 2015 Rubi up to and over 100 mph (not recommended but I had to try out the new Gibson dual cat back exhaust pipes on the interstate) and still not enough flex in the antenna to touch the body of the jeep. I... » Read More Yep, fits perfect! I got it on mine now. I live just south of Nashville in middle Tennessee with lots off hills, valleys, trees, tall and short buildings, about any possible geography, etc and I can not notice any lost reception whatsoever! Also, I have seen some questions as to how much the antenna will flex and if it hits the side of the jeep and I can testify that I have had the 2015 Rubi up to and over 100 mph (not recommended but I had to try out the new Gibson dual cat back exhaust pipes on the interstate) and still not enough flex in the antenna to touch the body of the jeep. I promise you will not have any issues with this antenna as long as you get both ends tight!! « Show Less
1359342
The one I got didn't match up at all the threads were incompatible I hade to remove the brass fitting from my old antenna And use it. Also I don't feel that it is as good reception wise. Looks good though .
1314160
I cannot answer you on this question, when I bought my boat, it came with the radio/antennaand broke my antenna, I bought a new antenna and have to route the cable and the whole works. No I cannot help on this issue for I just want the same antenna on my boat with same model. Good luck, Charlie
1162615
I didn't have any kind of problems. I suggest you check the installation again, step by step. If you still has the problem then get longer screws or return the antenna for exchange.
2020131
Hi RAS: It's been over a year since I installed mine, but I vaguely remember a similar concern. As I remember, I also expected a tight fit like a sleeve over the antenna fitting, but then I realized that the U-bolts are what really holds the two parts together (via the bracket, which is firmly attached to the antenna). Just don't overtighten them (you'll start to see the pipe collapsing).
1825302
Yes. The stock antenna is good if your looking at the repeater tower. Our members say don't even try to talkaround town on simplex because you most likely you 'can't' ! I tryed without much luck and then bought thisantenna. I talk with it checking into our club net and control say's my signals are as good as we can get.
272487
Depends on how high the antenna sticks out. I would guess that if your antenna is one that sticks out more than a few inches, the cover might not fit.It's a perfect fit on my 2007 328i. It's loose enough that it's not a struggle to put on and once on, it's snug enough to protect the car and not dangle every where. So there isn't room for much else.I would highly recommend this cover....if your car is included in the "will fit" list.Was the antenna installed by the manufacturer or after market? I would assume if it was installed by the manufacturer, the cover makers would take all styles into consideration. Hope this helps. Depends on how high the antenna sticks out. I would guess that if your antenna is one that sticks out more than a few inches, the cover might not fit.It's a perfect fit on my 2007 328i. It's loose enough that it's not a struggle to put on and once on, it's snug enough to protect the car and not dangle every where. So there isn't room for much else.I would highly recommend this cover....if your car is included in the "will fit" list.Was the antenna installed by the manufacturer or after market? I would assume if it was installed by the manufacturer, the... » Read More Depends on how high the antenna sticks out. I would guess that if your antenna is one that sticks out more than a few inches, the cover might not fit.It's a perfect fit on my 2007 328i. It's loose enough that it's not a struggle to put on and once on, it's snug enough to protect the car and not dangle every where. So there isn't room for much else.I would highly recommend this cover....if your car is included in the "will fit" list.Was the antenna installed by the manufacturer or after market? I would assume if it was installed by the manufacturer, the cover makers would take all styles into consideration. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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It's hard for me to say since I live in a metropolitan area. I will say that it worked no better than my original Mohu Leaf antenna, so I returned it. Check out http://www.antennaweb.org, you type in your zip and it will give you information about what antenna may work best and which stations you should receive.