Dual Band Walkie Talkie

Receive & Transmit Distance: The stock antenna on the UV-5R works OK. For radio-to-radio simplex, you're lucky to get more than 6 miles depending on the terrain. You can replace the antenna on these. Small or big ones are available, with varying performance.The best thing you can do is increase line of sight of the antenna to remove obstacles. Get up high and clear.Do not forget that the range of the radio station is affected by the terrain, the presence of buildings and structures, the height of the correspondents above the level of obstacles, the frequency range of operation, the sensitivity of the receiver, the weather , battery state of charge, use of a standard antenna or selection of third-party antennas, presence of interference.