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| Reviews Summary for Nagoya NA-771 |
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Reviews: 21
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Average rating: 4.1/5
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MSRP: $15
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Description: Handheld 144/430MHz dual band antenna. Gain: 2.15db / 3.0db. Max power: 10 Watts
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VE1IGP
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 20, 2011 05:09
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Excellent VHF, Ok, UHF
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Very good on VHF. Signals that were not withing range before now are.
UHF is mediocre. SWR is 3 near 440mhz. It's usable, but not stellar. More concerning is most of the BNC antennas in my box exhibit similar charateristics, and wear brand names that warrant much higher quality.
It arrived to the door for a grand total of $11 cdn.
I'd give it a 5, except for it's showing in the 70cm range.
For the $ spent, you can't beat it.
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KF7LNX
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 22, 2011 23:22
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Really Good Antenna for 2m/Commerical VHF Listening.
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I had this antenna for about 3-4 months now and this antenna is by far, very superior over the stock rubber duckie for my Icom IC-V82 as far as quality-wise and listening-wise. I don't have the ability to test out the 70cm band because I don't have a 70 cm radio to test on, but I have my 2m radio to test on and this is where I will based my review from.
The durability of the antenna is what I have expected as it thrives when I am out railfanning or out on my bike or hiking on the mountains. This antenna has been through all of the harsh elements and been through several falls with me and it works well for me.
Listening and Transmissing on my Icom Handheld has gotten a whole lot easier with the Nagoya Antenna. On my favorite repeater, which is located some 40 miles away from me with an altitude of 3000 ft above the valley, when I used my rubber duckie antenna, I can hit the repeater with no problems, but the thing is that I have to be very precise of my location because of coverage and propagation of the coverage. However, with the NA-771, it has dramatically improved listening wise and I won't have to worry of standing on the exact location. It is also a good antenna if I am out mobile in my car as some people told me that I was doing well in my car with the NA-771 over the stock rubber duckie.
Plus, when I go out railfanning or listen into School Districts or State Patrol on the commercial band, the Nagoya Antenna noticeably improves on receiving transmission over my stock antenna. This antenna works well in the broad VHF-Hi section.
To me, this Nagoya NA-771 will be with my radio for a very long time because this antenna performs to my greatest satisfaction as a Ham, a railfan, and a general radio listener. I don't know what difference will it be noticed on the 70 cm as I have no way to test it, but as for the 2m, it is a good boost for handhelds if you can't have a base or a mobile antenna for your handheld or need a antenna with a good boost without boosting the price higher.
I highly recommend this antenna from my point of view and experience.
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PD0AC
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Rating: 1/5
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Jun 22, 2011 03:23
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Look elsewhere
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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This antenna is cheap, just like most other Nagoya models. And there must be millions of them, because almost every eBayer tries to sell you one.
I didn't experience any mechanical problems. Performance however is a mixed bag. Good, maybe even great on VHF, quite deaf on UHF. This was a surprise, as the Nagoya NA-666 and the NA-701 proved to be great performers.
This antenna is almost 40cm long, but in this case size doesn't matter. Better go for the NA-701 (length 21cm, sturdy) or the NA-666 (length 23cm, flexible but easily damaged at the base).
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KD8DVR
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Rating: 0/5
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Jun 21, 2011 18:26
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Great performance,, POOR quality
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I use them.. On my second one, due too poor construction quality. The performance certainly exceeds the stock antenna, but the consrruction may or may not be a deal breaker.
The cover, at the connector comes off pretty much right out of the bag! There is noglue or anything protecting the loading coils or anything at the base of the antenna... You attach it to the HT and the plastic cover comes off...
Second antenna, same exact deal.
I must rate it at its lowest rating, simply because of very poor construction on two different antennas over a 6 month time span, Both antennas had this defect in the very first day!
too bad. Performance is great.. quality control poor. I rate a ZERO for Quality... Too bad. If it didn't fall apart it would rate a 4 at least :(
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LA3CTA
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Rating: 3/5
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May 6, 2011 10:46
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Incredible on VHF. UHF? Forget it.
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Bought this in the belief that it would greatly enhance my scanning hobby, it did by all means. However, when I got my license I put it on my Wouxun KG-UVD1P. I was hitting VHF repeaters in my back garden 80km or 50mi away, I was thinking it was probably the best handheld antenna there is. But then I tried UHF. I was struggling to hit two repeaters 30km/18mi away.
If you have a VHF-only radio, or you don't feel you need UHF. Get it! If however, you're like me and use both VHF and UHF, look for an alternative. I bought a Nagoya NA-701, even though it's half the length, it's double the performance on UHF. VHF is also great.
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W9CLL
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Rating: 1/5
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Mar 24, 2011 09:33
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Good for VHF only
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Ordered two of these from 409shop.com, one was for my 2 meter ht and the other for my 440. The VHF one works but could be better, the real issue is the UHF one. Repeaters that I could hear with the stubby duck that came with the radio I could not hear with the NA-771. The XMIT side also seems down compared to the other antenna. I have since replaced the Nagoya with a Smiley 5/8's for 440.
Again on VHF it seems workable (no worse then the standard antenna) but useless on UHF.
Rig's I was using were a FDC 160a for 2 and a Puxing PX-2R for 440.
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N1KSN
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Rating: 3/5
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Sep 3, 2010 08:48
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Not so great in my opinion
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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After studying the return loss (impedance match) of this antenna compared to many other HT antennas, I found it wanting. A poor match on both 2m and 440. The return loss dip is at 430 MHz on UHF and 160 to 165 MHz on VHF. Nice for receiving NOAA weather stations in the US. This antenna has been demoted to scanner duty in my shack.
Two other models of Nagoya dualband antennas I've tested were even worse. I won't be buying that brand any more. However I don't place the blame on their low price, as I've found several more expensive "name brand" HT antennas to be equally disappointing.
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SIBI
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 2, 2010 23:36
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good performer & cheap
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The Nagoya-771 has better signal strength over two antennas I tested, has good build quality and very good price. recommended.
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EA88K
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Rating: 5/5
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May 16, 2010 20:40
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Cheap and Great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I got additional 2-3 Signal strength compared to the stock rubber duckie. Bought from an eBay store in Hong Kong for US$10.16 shipping included. What can I say? Now, I do not have to make a roll up j-pole to bring outdoors especially during the family's camping. This antenna will do the job big antennae do. Like everybody else, I am hitting new repeaters the stock antenna can't. I am very pleased with the purchase and have been enjoying my HT even more.
One negative thing to say, it is a bit heavy and long which bring stress to my FT-60R's connector. Because of this, I am giving my HT extra care in handling and will still be keeping the stock antenna for short distance QSO. 73
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SP3XBS
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 4, 2010 15:21
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Greate antenna
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Hi, I use this antena with my Kenwood THF7E. On 145MHZ and 439MHZ this antena is better than orgin. antenna form Kenwood THF7E. On 172 MHZ (this is POLICE freq in Poland) this antena is excelent then orgin. Kenwood. Wery good antena. I measure this antenna in Sitemaster Anritsu, and VSWR is very good in 145MHZ and 439MHZ. I bought my antena i 409shop.
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