Will this fit my Baofeng UV-5R?

Yes. The UV-5R uses an SMA female antenna connector, which matches this antenna. Radios with SMA male sockets need an adapter.

Is the 8dBi gain real?

Treat it as marketing. A 12-inch dual-band whip delivers far less gain, and the 3-meter RG174 cable removes more of it.

Can I use it as a car antenna?

You can run the cable out a window and mount the whip outside, but there is no magnetic base or mount in the box. You supply the mounting.

Does it work on 2-meter and 70-centimeter ham bands?

Yes. The 136-174MHz and 400-470MHz ranges cover both, though VSWR is not flat across the whole span.

The antenna and its attached 3-meter RG174 cable with SMA female connector. No adapter or mount is included.

Where is the Baofeng VHF UHF Walkie Talkie Antenna cheapest?

At Deal.ai, for $22.08, as of our latest check.

Baofeng VHF UHF Walkie Talkie Antenna

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Color: Black

Arrives about Nov 14–23, from a US warehouse

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Last seen at $22.08 at Deal.ai on Nov 10.

Our take on the Baofeng VHF UHF Walkie Talkie Antenna

This is a 12-inch dual-band whip antenna for Baofeng-style handheld radios, covering VHF 136-174MHz and UHF 400-470MHz with an SMA female connector. It is rated 8dBi gain with VSWR under 1.8 and 50-ohm impedance, and it ships with a 3-meter RG174 cable so you can mount it away from the radio. That makes it a cheap upgrade over a stock rubber duck for range and for getting the antenna up high or outside a vehicle. It is not a miracle fix: gain claims on low-cost whips are optimistic, and the thin RG174 cable loses signal over its length.