{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vhf-jungle-antenna","title":"VHF Jungle Antenna-No Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jungle Antenna is a lightweight, packable VHF\/UHF antenna designed for reliable communication when you're away from fixed infrastructure. It deploys quickly in trees, from poles, or improvised supports, making it ideal for field use, home backup setups, and emergency communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antenna is tuned and tested before shipping and is built to perform with common handheld and mobile radios when elevation and portability matter more than permanent installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eWorks great with our Collapsible Field Frame — available in this store!\u003c\/strong\u003e No need to find sticks or build your own support. Our frame pairs perfectly with this antenna for fast, repeatable deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo make your own frame use 3 sticks or other non conducive material (pvc) to make a triangle frame. Cut 3 legs approximately 21-22 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat it's for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Field and off-grid communications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Emergency and power-outage backup setups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Portable repeater access\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Neighborhood or family comms plans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Camping, overlanding, and preparedness kits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen hung with height, the Jungle Antenna dramatically outperforms stock handheld antennas by getting the radiating element above nearby obstructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Portable \u0026amp; packable – rolls up small for packs and kits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Fast deployment – hoist into a tree or raise on a pole in minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Broad VHF\/UHF coverage – optimized for common amateur VHF\/UHF use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Low SWR when deployed correctly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Durable construction for repeated field use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e•Each antenna is individually built and checked before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks with most VHF\/UHF radios including handhelds and mobiles when used with the appropriate adapter and feedline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon examples:\u003cbr\u003eBaofeng, AnyTone, Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood (with proper adapter)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntenna has BNC female connection point. So a common and easy way to set this up is:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandheld- sma female to bnc female adapter on handheld, bnc male coax connects everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBase\/mobile- PL-259 to bnc female adapter on radio, bnc male connects everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Adapters and feedline sold separately unless included in a kit.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance depends on height, surroundings, and feedline\u003cbr\u003eBest results are achieved when the antenna is elevated and clear of large obstructions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis antenna is intended for licensed amateur radio use where required\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy the Jungle Antenna:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost handheld antennas fail not because of power, but because they're too close to the ground. The Jungle Antenna solves that problem by letting you get your antenna up and out, where radios actually work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the same antenna design demonstrated in real-world field deployments, weather events, and range tests on the Practical Comms instagram channel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Practical Comms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45267372277939,"sku":"Jungle Antenna","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2206\/7123\/files\/file-000000000ce8720c945ad316d6ff5e34.png?v=1779722723"}],"url":"https:\/\/practicalcomms.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"Practical Comms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}