When i replied yesterday this didn't get sent to the list just to Ron. 

Thanks Ron. I'm not looking for a stubby. I'd be happy with a better antenna the same length or slightly  longer. Needs to fit inside my cote in a breast pocket

Scott
ZL1CHM

Scott

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On 5/06/2015, at 3:27 AM, "Dr. Ronald E. Milliman" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Scott, I have experimented with several different antennas for the Baofeng
> handheld, and you will not get as good of performance out of any of the
> little stubby, rubber ducky type antennas as you will from a little longer
> antenna. The stubby, rubber ducky type antennas are just slightly better
> than a dummy load. A fairly short antenna that will give you significantly
> better results than the stubby rubber duck is the SainSonic INF-641 which is
> about 8 or 9 inches long. It is a dual band antenna that is rated for a
> little over 2 DBI gain. 
> 
> Ron, K8HSY
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Scott Gillen
> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 3:23 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Replacement HT antenna
> 
> Can anyone recommend a good replacement antenna for the stock baofeng Uv82?
> =  Don't really  want a longer antenna if I can help it. .=20
> 
> Thanks
> Scott
> 
> Sent from my iPhone=
>