Subj : Options for HT radio antenna?
To   : All
From : Nigel Reed
Date : Thu Oct 09 2025 00:35:38

Hi all,

I have a Wouxun KG-UV9D which I got probably 11 years after getting my license, and don't use it much because I can barely reach the local repeater on a good day. I think the max output power is 5W.

I did get a longer whip antenna for it but that doesn't help much.

What would be some good options for an extranal antenna that I can put in my attic or on the roof to get better distance?

Also, I remember using a linear amplifer back in the CB days. Is such a thing possible with HT devices?

Getting a desktop HAM radio isn't really an option right now so I'm trying to make the most of what I have.

Thanks,
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