Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-72 Super Loading Coil 20-Inch Magnetic Mount (Heavy Duty) VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna PL-259, includes additional SMA Adaptor for BTECH and BaoFeng Handheld Radios

It is designed for both amateur radio and general communications use, featuring a strong build that can withstand outdoor conditions. With a 2m/70cm dual-band frequency range, it delivers good signal reception and transmission quality, making it a popular choice for mobile operations. The antenna is easy to install and offers a decent balance between performance and convenience, although it may not offer the same high-end performance as larger antennas. Overall, the Nagoya UT-72 is a reliable and affordable option for radio enthusiasts who need a portable antenna solution.

This review is for the the Magnet Mount dual band version. Great little antennas. I specifically like them because of the wider base over say a Diamond. It's not going anywhere. I like the adapter for your HT as well though I am not too confident on them lasting. I have one on the car and one on top of a metal safe in my house. Both work great for local nets and simplex. Works good enough on GMRS too with a bit higher SWR but still in working range. If I was mainly using it for GMRS I would get the GMRS specific one they make though.

I bought one before and forgot to tighten the top part of it down and it fell off the truck so I ordered another one to replace it. It has a strong magnet and works really good with the radio

Great little antenna, really impressed me with how far I’m able to transmit and receive on such a small antenna. It’s not something super amazing, it just works well.

I own 3 of these. 2 mounted on vehicles, the 3rd is being used as a base station antenna.They are stellar performers.The 2 meter band and murs has a flat 1.0 swr.70 centimeter has an swr of 1.0. The gmrs has a maximum swr of 1.2.I am able to make solid uhf repeater hits up to 40 miles away.This is a quality dual-band mobile antenna.

I've used many different magnetic Mount antennas over the years for many different services, and this antenna has been the most impressive of all in terms of tunability and stability. For the 2 m and 70 cm ham bands, even at high power, the SWR is virtually flat. For UHF GMRS my SWR is around 1.3-1.5:1. Impressive!Good quality RG-58U coax, far better quality than the type of coax supplied by other manufacturers, keep signal loss to a minimum. The magnetic base is coated with a rubberized material and is extraordinarily strong, make certain that the surface you intend on placing it on is not made from aluminum. I've also used this antenna place on a large sheet pan for fixed base use, and the SWR is also very usable like that.Because I am extremely fussy about putting things on the surface of my paint, I would recommend that prior to placing the antenna, wipe off the surface of the paint with a wet clean cloth several times and then dry, and similarly do the same to the bottom of the antenna before placing it. If you remove the antenna, I place it in a clean plastic bag so there's no chance that the bottom of the antenna will pick up on magnetic particulate which could be transferred to the pain finish. This is a quality product that will deliver to the discriminating radio operator, I recommend it with confidence.

I got this to test out my new (to me) mobile radio that I will be using as a base station. I needed an antenna with a PL-259 connector to attach to the radio's UHF SO-239 connector so this fit the bill. I had to get it fast so I could meet the seller and test out the radio, so of course Amazon Prime was one of the best ways to go. Eventually I want to go with a bigger and better antenna for my base station but till then this will do. And when I do replace it I will use this antenna as it is intended as a mobile antenna (and if the occasion arises in the mean time).A huge benefit (and value) to buying this antenna is that it comes with a PL-259 connector to SMA (female) adapter which will give you the ability to use this with a HT handheld radio such as a Baofeng UV-5R. Note: the 10 inch adapter cable is of a much smaller and flexible braid, this is to not put undue stress and pressure on the HT's antenna mount. Also by buying it from BaoFeng Tech you know this is an authentic Nagoya. (I believe that this UT-72 is a BaoFeng Tech exclusive Nagoya antenna.)I see no reason to buy the UT-308UV over this antenna. The 308 might be longer but the 72 has a "super coil". The "super coil" also has the added benefit of acting as an added spring in case of clearance issues. Since the 72 includes the SMA adapter it can fit a wider range of radios. The 72 also has a longer coax, a higher max power, a higher decibel gain, and a supposed lower SWR value. Both are about the same price as of writing this ($1 difference).There are other cheaper mobile antennas out there. But not that much cheaper, do not include the adapter (~5-7 $ value) and a lot of them are fakes.TIP: To use this successfully as a base station antenna when not attached to a car as a you will need a "ground plane" for it to work right. Pretty much you need something metal to act as the bottom section of the antenna. A fridge, a filing cabinet, a cookie sheet, or what I am doing is using a pizza pan. It does not have to be a ferrous metal but if it is you have the added benefit that the magnetic base will stick to it. So far the pizza pan is working great.The construction, materials and build quality are all top notch.