What other hams are saying
I'd rather you hear about these antennas from someone other than me. This page collects what other hams have reported after putting them on the air: written reviews, YouTube tests, field results, and conversations from hamfests. I don't have a marketing department. I prefer to show up at hamfests, talk to other hams, and let the results speak for themselves. If you watch one and still have questions, email me. I'll be happy to help.
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eHam reviews
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Folding Ground Plane "Jungle" Antenna - 2m/MURS By The Laser Ham
N8DAV (2026-09-23): "Great SWR - Good Performance - Lightweight Folding Antenna." NanoVNA / SWR checks on 2m and 70cm, then a ~9.5 mile 70cm simplex parrot distance test. Read the full review on eHam. If you've owned one, please leave your own review on that page - honest feedback helps other operators.
Independent reviews
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The Laser Ham 70cm & GMRS Jungle Antenna Review
Very positive dedicated review of the 70cm and GMRS Jungle antennas by Kevin Kemp. Full disclosure: I provided the antennas for testing.
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Laser Ham Folding Ground Plane Jungle Antenna Test & Review
Full instrumented review - NanoVNA / SWR plus ~9.5 mile distance test. Same reviewer as the eHam write-up. Short version: YouTube Short.
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8.6 Mile GMRS Transmission (Laser Ham Jungle field test)
Tree deployment range test in the rain of a GMRS-tuned Jungle - also notes the 2m/70cm and 1.25m units.
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TheLaserHam Jungle Antenna v2 Review /w VaraFM Test
Follow-up on the v2 hardware with a VaraFM / Winlink digital test - useful if you care about data as well as voice.
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Review on TheLaserHam Jungle Antenna
Hands-on first look with RigExpert SWR - deployment, build quality, and real-world use.
Mentions from the field
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5 W into Flagstaff from about 85 miles
Reached Flagstaff from about 85 miles south on 5 W with full quieting, with the antenna 40 ft up a tree.
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What If Today Was The Day?
"I started keeping my GMRS/MURS Jungle Antenna by The Laser Ham in the Get Home Bag. NC Scout and I got over 22 miles on a Baofeng digital radio (DM-32UV) using one."
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"The antenna held up pretty good in tougher conditions than usual"
Beach operation with successful APRS and packet radio, with photo.
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TX500MP & Link500MP MKII POTA Beach Activation
Short beach activation video. The Jungle antenna is on a mast at about 0:21, "hanging up there nice and strong, blowing in the wind."
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"I love getting comms up anywhere I go"
Using the Jungle antenna for APRS and 2m packet, with photo.
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First SOTA activation with the Jungle antenna
Video from the summit with the antenna hung in a tree. He reports clear 5/9 contacts all the way to Warner Robins, GA (about 146 miles) on 146.520 with 10 watts, and the other station says "That's a fantastic signal you got coming in." Afterward: "I like that little antenna, man. It's pretty good."
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"I used it during an event and it worked wonderfully"
"I picked up one at Huntsville. I used it during an event and it worked wonderfully."
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"I highly recommend this antenna"
"SWR is as close to 'flat' on VHF as you can get. 42 mile transmission hanging 3' above the ground. I highly recommend this antenna."
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LaserHam 2m/70cm Jungle Antenna outdoor demo
Over 60 miles with a 7W handie talkie! Outdoor antenna field test with quick visual of the old version of the antenna.
Hamfest interviews & demos
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YOU should have this antenna!
Huntsville follow-up after living with the antenna - lighter strut redesign, blunt recommendation.
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36 NVIS AAR with LaserHam
Long conversation about NVIS and also my antennas.
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The Laser Ham VHF and UHF Antennas | RARSfest 2026
Long RARSfest product interview - SWR, bands, and choosing VHF vs UHF.
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Tullahoma MTARS Ham Fest 2026
Upgraded flexible-strut demo plus the GMRS mini at Tullahoma.
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The Laser Ham Folding Ground Plane Antenna | Hamcation 2026
Hamcation booth fold/deploy demo - why it fits a go-bag.
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Hamcation 2026 in Orlando, FL - Amateur Radio Hamfest
Hamcation walkthrough with a stop at my booth (starts at 1:17:21).
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The Laser Ham Jungle Antenna
Portable / trail-minded Huntsville booth interview - bands and packing.
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Presentation Oct 14 2025 Jungle Antennas by Laser Ham KO4HVI
Club Zoom presentation where I walk through the design, materials, and tradeoffs myself.
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Must Look! Jungle Hub Antenna | The Laser Ham | Huntsville Hamfest
Booth deploy/stow demo from Huntsville - why the folding hub stands out in a crowded aisle.
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Can a Normal Ham Radio Antenna Do This? Huntsville Hamfest 2025
Full Huntsville booth interview covering the Jungle Hub line.
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MTAR Hamfest 2025 Tullahoma
Earlier Tullahoma booth interview - fold/demo and where to buy.
Also seen
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What did we BUY? Huntsville Hamfest 2026 Gear Haul
Shows a Jungle antenna purchased at Huntsville and teases a future review video.
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Inside the Huntsville Hamfest: Off-Grid Comms Edition
Brief booth stop - GMRS Jungle antenna shown and discussed in a longer hamfest walkthrough.
If you publish a review (YouTube, blog, or eHam), send me the link and I'll add it here.