ABBREE 42.5' VHF/UHF Blade Antenna Absurd but works well !

Review of the ABBREE 42'.5" VHF / UHF antenna.

[randythomas]

I been using this 42.5 inch antenna for over a year and its the best antenna around. Even better than the Nagoya. I ordered ten of them and use them on all my hand helps. The 42.5 can reach the repeater where all other antennas I tested can't so if it is good range you are looking for then this is your antenna. I am in the army and we actually removed the antennas on our hand helds and replaced with this 42.5

[GBW]

Thx for the info. Had the same concerns/thoughts. I’ve been using the 771s for a while. Bought the Abbree. I’m able to hit a distant VHF repeater. Especially appreciate the details VHF vs UHF on it. Since I’m in very flat land. Good job. Thx again. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[longrider]

I use the Abbree 18.8 inch antenna. I've used it all summer on a TYT UV8000E, HT. It has improved the performance of that radio a great deal. I use two frequencies in Cheyenne WY, where I live, both are repeaters. First is 146.775, I get a SWR of 1.17, and 449.300, and I tested it three times, I get a SWR of 1.08, very odd, but works well. An interesting note, the Abbree antenna is only rated for "8 watts" but my TYT has the potential to put out 10 watts, but in all of the use I've put it too, the antenna has never heated up. I have tried to contact Abbree, but have had no luck of late. So there you go. Oh, I had to modify the base of the antenna a bit to fit my TYT, but it now sits secure and flush with the radio. One last note, I have the Nagoya NA 771 antenna, and the Abbree, out preforms it.

[kennethh]

I use one strapped to the frame of my pack when I'm out hiking. I use a short piece of patch cable and a tiger tail. Seems to work well. Hits every low hanging branch, but in the open it gets the antenna up pretty high up.

[nicholasquintero]

That was the best test I have ever watched. Great job 👏👏

[YouTubeDoxedMyRealName]

I live in an area with practically no signal. We dont even get regular AM or wireless TV signals. The Abbree antenna lets me hear the repeater I like to listen to no problem. I usually have to be 10 miles north to pick it up. But oddly it works better if I lay it horizontally... Not a problem but just something I noticed. I hear the 28" preforms about the same as the 46" so it seems that after a certain length you really arent gaining much and even less when its folded. Which I did notice it does not like to be folded...

[tonycantrell]

I have both lengths of this style of antenna. I got then main for the novelty but inside my house I found the 42 inch recieved better and hit our 2m repeater better. My signal report was better anyway. With the nagoya I can barely kick the repeater. The tower is about 25 miles from my home and 750ft up the tower.

[brazenbull]

I got one of these "permanently" mounted to my go bag. Woven thru the molle on the side with a 16" lmr1xx(something) cable with a right angle bnc so my yaesu can stay inside the bag. Mine works very well. Bought a couple more yesterday, a 42" and a 18"..

[imjustmetoo]

I am impatiently awaiting the arrival of mine. :)

[HardcoreFourSix]

Brett, these "blade"antennas are offered in several different lengths, and I believe that some also feature a gooseneck section, making it look like the old PRC-77 short whip. The 42.5 is longest that I have seen. Would dropping down to a shorter one provide a more efficient antenna for VHF?

[Andrew-dgqm]

Thanks for the video. I have one on the way. Right now I can’t hit UHF or VHF repeaters from my house on my UV-5R. I have the same Nagoya. We will see if it helps. In the meantime I’ll have to check out your bug out bag antenna. Thanks

[markplott]

I use the OLD reliable, the Radio Shack Telescoping Center loaded HAM antenna, it’s just 6” closed and 26” fully extended, you can even transmit 5w, and is great for QRP operation, it even has a center load so no ground plane is needed and it’s fully Tunable from 25 - 1300 MHz by opening or closing the sections.

[bobbyt]

I have two. They both resonate in the 220 MHz range. SWR above 5:1 at 2m.

[hubzcaps]

Yours is legit to. Bout to get mine remembered or to get the spacers.

[rollingthunder]

Let's face it. With an HT, anything under 3:1 is acceptable; 2:1 is very good. Both the Abbree and the Nagoya are impressive. I'll be getting an Abbree.

[Theonewhoroamstherealms]

I hadvthe same issue the antenna broke at the connector, although I did order an extension cable for this

[robertjohnson]

Thanks for sharing that was very helpful

[TrendingPendingVideos]

My radio goes to 130mhz to 520mhz so why does all antennas say they don’t go that low yet I receive 130 still anyway?

[JeffHochberg]

What’s the forestry service radio you showed in the video? You made a comment that they’re really great radios if you can get your hands on one.

[beingsneaky]

only interested in one frequency 173.07?? i think it is.. ideal length it seen was 16.28 inches?