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- Page 1 Hybrid Portable HF Antenna (CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO) Operator’s Manual California - USA WWW.CHAMELEONANTENNA.COM VERSATILE – DEPENDABLE – STEALTH – BUILT TO LAST...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recovery Procedure ..........................17 Troubleshooting ............................18 Specifications ............................18 Accessories .............................. 23 Chameleon Antenna Products ......................24 References .............................. 26 Be aware of overhead power lines when you are deploying the CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO antenna system. You could be electrocuted if the antenna gets near or contacts overhead power lines. -
Page 4: Introduction
MINI and MICRO bases are for stationary use only. You can even combine a CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO base with two CHA MIL whips, two CHA MIL EXT whip extensions, and a Chameleon Antenna Jaw Mount and Tripod to create a 34’6”... -
Page 5: Parts Of The Antenna
antenna to the receiving antenna when they are within the radio line-of-sight. Typically, this distance is 8 to 14 miles for field stations. Surface waves follow the curvature of the Earth beyond the radio horizon. They are usable, during the day and under optimal Frequency Distance Frequency... - Page 6 Hybrid Base, Mini (left) and Micro (right). Isolation loop An Isolation loop is permanently attached to the Wire Connector (f) end the CHA HYBRID MINI Antenna Wire (b) and both ends of the CHA HYBRID MICRO Antenna Wire. d. Carabiner The Carabiner is a removable pear-shaped stainless steel hooks with a spring-loaded gate.
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Page 7: Antenna Configurations
The Insulator is permanently attached to one end of the CHA HYBRID MICRO Antenna Wire (b). Wire Connector The Wire Connectors are located at one end of the Antenna Wires (b). UHF Socket The UHF Socket, SO-239, is located on the side of the Hybrid Base (a). h. -
Page 8: Horizontal Nvis
table, decide which distance column (Ground = 0 to 90 miles, Short = 0 - 300 miles, Medium = 300 – 1500 miles, Long > 1500 miles) best matches the distance to the station with whom you need to communicate. Then, determine if the OWF is in the lower (↓... -
Page 9: Sloping Wire
8. Using a Bowline or similar knot, tie the end of a long length (25 feet or more) of Paracord to the Carabiner from step (5). 9. Using a throw weight or other method, loop the Paracord over the support that is closest to where the radio set will be located. -
Page 10: Inverted "L
unidirectional towards the end of the antenna wire as the frequency increases. The Sloping Wire requires one support and should be mounted at a height of 25 to 40 feet for best performance. A counterpoise wire, with a length of 20 to 40 feet, is recommended. If a counterpoise is not used, the coaxial cable must be 25 to 100 feet in length, as the shield of the coaxial cable provides the counterpoise. - Page 11 Figure 3. Inverted “L” Configuration. Site Selection and Preparation. 1. Select a site to deploy the CHA HYBRID - MINI / Raise the Antenna. MICRO Inverted “L” configuration. The site 8. Using a Bowline or similar knot, tie the end of a must have two supports that will position the short length (around 4 feet) of Paracord to the corner of the “L”...
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Page 12: Manpack Vertical
Extend the Counterpoise. 17. Perform operational test. 16. If using a counterpoise wire, extend it along the ground under the antenna. Manpack Vertical The CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO and CHA MIL WHIP Manpack Vertical configuration, see figure (4), is a broadband short range HF/VHF-LO antenna. -
Page 13: Portable Vertical
It also provides sky wave propagation, especially above 12 MHz. Using the optional CHA JAW MOUNT, the Portable Vertical can be mounted on almost any support, such as a camouflage netting support pole, fence post, picnic table, or the optional Chameleon Antenna Tripod. The antenna works better when mounted above the ground, but will provide satisfactory performance if ground mounted. -
Page 14: High Efficiency Portable Vertical
4. If used, place the terminal lugs of the 8. Connect the CHA MIL EXT to the Hybrid Base by counterpoise wires over the Counterpoise carefully screwing into Antenna Connection (i) on the Hybrid Base. You can use Connection until finger tight. either the Antenna Wire (b) or optional 9. -
Page 15: Tilted Nvis
CHA JAW MOUNT and will enable the antenna to be raised to a height of around 10 feet. Using the optional Jaw Mount, the Tilted NVIS antenna can be mounted on almost anything, such as a camouflage netting support poles, fence post, tree limb, or the optional Chameleon Antenna Tripod. The Antenna Wire (b) or a stationary vehicle are used as the counterpoise in this configuration. -
Page 16: Portable Dipole
The CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO base with two CHA MIL WHIPs and two CHA MIL EXTs Portable Dipole configuration, see figure (8), is a broadband short to medium range HF/VHF-LO antenna. When used with the optional Chameleon Antenna Dipole Jaw Mount and Tripod, this configuration provides the ultimate in versatility and portability. -
Page 17: Recovery Procedure
It is predominately omnidirectional and also provides medium range sky wave propagation on frequencies above 10 MHz. An antenna tuner or coupler is required for most frequencies. Site Selection and Preparation 7. Connect the CHA MIL EXT to the Hybrid Base by 1. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
CHA HYBRID MINI / MICRO: 1.8 MHz through 54 MHz continuous (including all Amateur Radio Service bands 160m to 6m). CHA MIL WHIP: 24 – 54 MHz (whip only), 1.8 – 54 MHz (with CHA HYBRID MINI / MICRO. Limited performance below 3.5 MHz.) CHA MIL WHIP with CHA MIL EXT: 12 –... - Page 19 CHA MIL WHIP with CHA MIL EXT: 17 ft 4 in extended, 29 in collapsed • Weight: CHA HYBRID MINI: 1.5 lbs CHA HYBRID MICRO: 1 lbs CHA MIL WHIP: 1 lbs CHA MIL WHIP with CHA MIL EXT: 2 lbs •...
- Page 20 Figure 10. Manpack Vertical Far Field Plots 7 MHz (left), 14 MHz (right). Figure 11. Portable Vertical Far Field Plots 7 MHz (left), 14 MHz (right). CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO Page 20...
- Page 21 Figure 12. Tilted NVIS Far Field Plots 3.7 MHz (left), 7 MHz (right). Figure 13. MIL WHIP EXT Dipole Far Field Plots 7 MHz (left) 14 MHz (right). CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO Page 21...
- Page 22 Figure 14. Horizontal NVIS Far Field Plots 3.7 MHz (left) 7 MHz (right). Figure 15. Sloping Wire Far Field Plots 7 MHz (left) 14 MHz (right). CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO Page 22...
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Page 23: Accessories
Figure 16. Inverted “L” Far Field Plots 7 MHz (left) 14 MHz (right). Accessories The following accessories are available for purchase from Chameleon Antenna Please contact us at support@chameleonantenna.com for current prices and availability. • CHA MIL EXT (whip extension). The CHA MIL EXT whip extension has been designed to offer maximum portability and performance for those already using the portable CHA MIL whip for man-pack antenna system. - Page 24 RF Choke Assembly. The CHA RFI CHOKE will prevent, greatly reduces or totally eliminates the RFI carried by the coax cable. It can be installed either at the antenna feed point or right behind the antenna tuner. This accessory is highly recommended if you are not using the Chameleon Antenna Coaxial Cable Assembly.
- Page 25 80M and 6M. adjustment with most modern external antenna tuners. CHA Hybrid Mini – Portable HF Antenna Base - The CHA HYBRID-MINI Base is the portable version of the CHA TD Tactical Dipole LITE - The CHA TD LITE regular HYBRID.
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Page 26: Chameleon Antenna Tm Products
The Chameleon Antenna . It is a military-style pair of CHA TD can also be used without antenna tuner, as precision fabricated brackets and high quality the SWR will stay under 2.5:1 between 10M and carrying strap for the popular Yaesu FT-817 series 80M and under 2.75:1 on 160M.