There are indeed many you can get..
I have so many hand held antennas it is not even funny..
But..
Likely the best for getting out and likely increasing your range are..
Diamond and Comet antennas.
mine are just like my base antennas..the largest i can get...lol
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but this is likely my favorite and best dual bander 2 meter / 440
SMA-24
Dual-band 2M/70cm HT Antenna
Super flexible and lightweight-
Made from the same material as
unbreakable eyeglass frames
Gain & Wave length:
2M 2.15dBi 1⁄4 wave
70cm 3.5dBi 5⁄8 wave
Max Power: 20 watts
Length: 15.75"
Connector: SMA
and Diamond SRH77CA
Diamond and Comet are the same basically but
the Comet is thiner and more flexible
Diamond more Sturdy (the connector and the antenna itself )
I think the Diamond works better
(many cops fear these big antennas..since 9-11 happening)