Laser Jammer reviews and news.
Never believe anything you see, read or hear about laser jammers or laser jammer views until you see it with your own eyes. We have seen reviews from "ex-cops" who claim to have purchased and reviewed laser jammers before a single unit was even sold. We ask, would you ever trust a cop who busts you for speeding and then wants you to buy a laser jammer from him? Reviews done by individuals with "no vested interest in the industry" are often sponsored and supervised by distributors for one brand or another? Products sent for review turn out to be nothing like what actually gets sold. However, this really isn't anything new. Products reviewed should always be sourced NOT from the manufacturer directly.
The GF100 laser jammer is a highly capable laser jammer design independently tested by a quality approved testing laboratory at an incredible 95% jamming efficiency. Laser Pro Park tested at 85%, Antilaser G8 at 88% and Blinder M40 at 83%. Some recent reviews have surfaced from the USA produced by rival manufactures falsely claiming independence, please contact us for the real facts and evidence regarding laser jammer capabilities. Be cautious of laser jammers reviews produced by other manufacturers and laser jammer dealers. Free tests and demonstrations available on request - YOU FIRE THE POLICE GUN AT YOUR OWN VEHICLE - you can't beat that offer or results you see with your own eyes. See the fraudulent laser jammers uncovered.
LASER STAR IS FALSELY ADVERTISED AS A 75watt, that is right, a 75,000mW laser jammer. Given the police laser guns are < 1mW and US FDA regulations control any laser device over 5mW. a 75,000mW laser would likely burn a whole right through your car and leave a crater on the moon. Laser are inherently uneconomical devices requiring significant amount of input energy compared to their output energy. Beware the uncovered con-artists supplying Laser Star Laser Jammers.
The people behind Laser Star have bought several "laser jammers" to the market and left many customers burnt on each occasion. Their home page above is littered with false statements and technically impossible statements. The Laser Star is placarded as a Class 1M laser device, meaning the emitted laser energy is around 1mW. The generating laser diode may be higher with a Class 1M compared with a Class 1 that must not exceed 1mW. A Class 1M output must be lower than the generating diode as a result of dispersion, or other optics. To get a full appreciation for the completed lack of technical knowledge and the defensiveness of this supplier, see the following correspondence we have had with them recently.
Our first correspondence with Laser Star's reply.
I have responded to your comments below with red lettering.
On Sun, May 4, 2008 at 7:10 AM
Dear Laser Jammer Tests,
Interesting web page you have. However, some comments are false. "The GF100 laser diffuser sold in Australia is the same as the "Laser Mask" laser jammer sold in the USA" this is incorrect. The configuration we sell here in Australia is different; we have customised and different mounting equipment, extra long cables on the transceivers, different cockpit wiring and controls including a kill switch and customised software including a 4 second shut down with 60 second restart.
The Laser Mask and GF100 both come from the same manufacturer. I know this for a fact because I checked it out myself.
We have experienced 0% real world failure with this product where for some reason you have seen a failure with one product in your own testing which I find extra-ordinary considering the quantity we have supplied. Something just does not add up. Not to mention the SML test report showing very good results.
Real world testing is completely different then 'jammer testing.' Real world testing is not scientific because there are hundreds of reasons why a police officer may not issue a ticket. Maybe the jammer failed, but the officer didn't issue a ticket because the driver wasn't over the limit enough. Maybe one of your customers didn't report to you he/she received a ticket. We test under a controlled environment. SML testing is joke(if you don't know why then it would take too long to explain.)
We have also tested extensively here in Australia against a variety of laser equipment - and yes, other independent suppliers (technically our competitors) have been present and even filmed some of the video using their own equipment. We also offer for any purchaser of a GF100 to test against their own vehicle after installation. I don't know what you have tested nor how, but we have no problem demonstrating this device working properly. Some of the recent installs we have tested on video are pictured here; http://www.radars.com.au/radar_detectors/gf100-police-laser-jammer.php
I applaud you giving demonstrations to your customers, however your results do not neutralize our own tests.
I see you have performed extensive tests on the Laser Star. I completely confess to knowing little or nothing about this system. However, going from their US web page (www.laserstarusa.com) quoting MULTIPLE 75watt laser modules (read 75,000mW laser modules) I do not see how this is technically possible! Even A Class IIIB laser is limited to < 500mW (e.g. 0.5WATT!) and would cause instantaneous eye damaged on exposure. The main page (www.laserstar.info) page seems to indicate a Class 1M laser. Clearly not multiple 75,000mW laser modules at all. A class 1 laser is limited to <1mW. Class 1M can be a stronger laser but with a larger beam radiance or diversion. 75w lasers would likely blind people on the street instantaneously and possibly in the next town too.
The laser jammers that use this diode are: Laser Star, Anti-Laser, Laser Pro Park, & Cheetah PASS. Why am I not blind?
I measured the power output on our LTI 20/20 LR100 and it PEAKED at 0.44mW at 25 cm, falling well within the legal requirements for a Class I laser device. The laser power output of the GF100 measured identically at the same distance, as did the same test with an Antilaser G8...
Same answer above. All I can tell you is it uses a 75W diode, the same diode all the other top jammers use.
So something does not make sense here. I was wondering if you could shed some light for me and clarify the actual output from the Laser Star transponders, or at least, let me know what the placarded laser warning actually states? I presume to meet FDA requirements in the USA it would need to be a Class 1 or Class 1M worst case.
CLASS 1M
Its a free world, and everybody is entitled to their own opinions. Thank you for your time.
If you want me to retest a GF100 from Australia I have no problem testing it. Send it over and I'll send it back after we're done testing it.
Our 2nd reply to Laser Star's response to our earlier responses - still in clear denial.
Hi,
"The Laser Mask and GF100 both come from the same manufacturer. I know this for a fact because I checked it out myself."
Correct, they are clearly the same manufacturer, I never mentioned or claimed to the contrary. I am not sure why you have mentioned this? I have however, listed several clear differences in the designs. You seem to have missed my point. Your statement is incorrect for the reasons already mentioned.
"Real world testing is completely different then 'jammer testing"
I am not referring to testing, i am referring to zero warranty/failure returns to our warehouse. I believe the build quality of this device to be very high and again, am surprised you have seen a technical failure. A hardware failure would be infinitely more likely to occure under real world conditions rather than controlled testing.
"SML testing is joke(if you don't know why then it would take too long to explain.):
I think most testing is a joke. The only real test is one you see or are involved in yourself. However, the purpose of this comparison was to show wildly conflicting reviews.
"Maybe the jammer failed, but the officer didn't issue a ticket because the driver wasn't over the limit enough"
Possibly, but that is here-say and equally applies to all laser jammers generally. However, again, given the quantities we are supplying, there is no doubt in our mind that the device performs well.
"I applaud you giving demonstrations to your customers, however your results do not neutralize our own tests."
Nor did I make any suggestion they did. I actually said everybody is entitled to their own opinion. However, I find it strange we can not fail the unit, nor can any owner of a GF100 for that matter. We have extensively tested and evaluated just about every jammer on the market for many years, but I don't see any value adding to the ongoing warfare. I think few products work as advertised ultimately.
" Why am I not blind?"
Because the output of these devices is definitely NOT appreaching 10, 20, 50 and 75 watts. not even close. We have laser power meters and also laser wave meters. To be rated as Class 1 lasers, their output must be < 1mW. Not even 1 watt (e.g. 1000mw) A 100-125mW laser can shine past the horizon! i know because we design and develop a range of medical laser controllers up to Class IIIB lasers. FDA would NEVER allow lasers of that magnitude in general circulation. I have not looked into the specs on modules you indicated, I suspect they are probably a pulsed rate laser, perhaps by running at a pulse cycle their actual sustained output is signifigantly lower. Laser classes are clearly categorised.
"If you want me to retest a GF100 from Australia I have no problem testing it. Send it over and I'll send it back after we're done testing it. "
Not particularly, given the wide spread controversy surrounding your tests I am more than comfortable with our current capabilities in this area - but I appreciate the offer never the less.
"CLASS 1M"
So if the Laser Star is a Class 1M laser device, how can it possibly be using 75,000mW lasers (e.g. 75,000x over the legal limit?) This would classify the device as an extremely powerful Class IV - that usually require environmental controls to prevent accidental exxposure (such as kill switch enabled doors and warning systems!)....... For your info, a DVD writer only uses ~80mW 660nm lasers and they cost around $45 USD wholesale without the controllers. Take a look here at what even 100~500mW (e.g. 0.5watt) lasers cost and can do! http://www.wickedlasers.com/ Remember these systems only include a power regulator, no digital controller required in a jammer.
If you would like to send me a Laser Star, I will measure the actual wavelength and power level produced by the transponders.
One laser transponder or two?
"Chris, thank you for writing. The Laser Star in the UK is exactly the same as the Laser Star you find in the USA, with exception to a few things. The only difference is the price point and standard head number. Our European system is a standard one head and our standard USA model comes with 2 heads. Much like any industry, different countries have different needs for the consumer. Here in Europe we drive smaller vehicles compared to the USA. Our vehicles are also twice as expensive as your vehicles. Since our American consumers love larger vehicles and generally pay less for the same electronics, it only makes sense to give our friends in America what they're accustomed too. Chris, you've probably seen the BBC special report on speed camera vans. Here in the UK police officers are only trained to target the license plates. Photo speed tickets that show a target dot on the headlight are thrown out. One Laser Star transponder should give more then enough protection for small to medium sized cars. A two head system is ideal for the USA because headlights as well as the plate need to be protected. Excellence comes standard with Laser Star and that's something you'll find in both countries."
Do we recommend the Laser Interceptor?
NO. It's one of the worst laser jammers on the market. The unit jams only 34.7% of the time on the plate shots. You're better off saving money for a traffic attorney." Laser Jammer Tests.
Laser Interceptor 'Prototype' helped scam many consumers.
Laser Interceptor purposely made a 'juiced' up PROTOTYPE that never made it to production, however this was the plan all along. The CEO of Laser Interceptor decided to make a jammer with 2X the normal laser diodes found in a jammer. Of course if this concept were to make it onto the market it would cost the consumer an arm and a leg. This wasn't the plan. The plan was to get a group of guys to test the "prototype", get them all excited and then later sell them a washed down version of the prototype. The retail version performs NOTHING like the prototype. It contains 50% less transmitting hardware and in return the performance is hacked by 50% or more. Laser Interceptor is the modern day snake oil salesman of the jammer industry. They made a juiced product for commercials, all while selling the consumers a product that's nothing like the prototype. Shame on Laser Interceptor. Don't fall for there scam!. Source: Laser Jammer Tests.
NOTE: A "parking sensor" (for a motorbike??) that also jams police laser is STILL A LASER JAMMER. Claimed ignorance of the last is never an excuse.
