What we often do when we receive a Chinese radio is looking around for a better antenna. Especially performance of UV-5R stock antenna left a lot to be desired. The safest bet so far was buying the Nagoya NA-701 or the cheaper $3.79 antenna (which, BTW, is now about $5). Then the Baofeng UV-B5 arrived, a [...]Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Clik here to view.

Clik here to view.
