HYS BNC Telescopic Whip Handheld Dual Band Antenna,VHF 144MHz & UHF 430MHz
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Works best on the 70cm and 2-meter bands (144-430 MHz); The antenna provides -2.5dBi/5dBi gain for better TX and RX; Antenna Power Output: 10W, your radio's wattage (typically 5-10W for handheld radios);
Extended vs. Retracted-28.5cm(11.22in)-108.5cm(42.72in) : Best reception when fully extended (42.72") for optimal signal. You can retract it to 11.22" for storage when not actively receiving. HYS Retractable Antenna does improve reception.
The antenna must be fully extended (42.72") to achieve this improvement. When retracted (11.22"), reception and transmission are significantly reduced. But line of sight makes a huge difference — hills, buildings, and foliage reduce range significantly
HYS TC660S Retractable Antenna is very easy to install. It simply Install the antenna need rotating to fix onto the BNC connector of your handheld radio. The Antenna uses an BNC connector. Note: This uses a BNC connector — not TNC or SMA. If your radio isn't listed, check that it has BNC port and it should work
The retractable design itself acts as a built-in convenience feature — it collapses down to just 11.22 inches when not in use, making it very compact and easy to store in a pocket, bag, or radio pouch without needing a separate case, ideal for hiking, events, or emergency preparedness.
