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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Introduction
- 3 CHA Antenna Spoke Base Series Antenna Description
- 4 Parts of the CHA Antenna Spoke Base Series
- 5 Assembling the CHA SPIDER ASB TM
- 6 Assembling the CHA QUAD ONE
- 7 Tuning Tips When Using the Antenna Spoke Base Series
- 8 Selection of Antennas for the Antenna Spoke Base Series
- 9 Troubleshooting
- 10 Specifications
- 11 Warranty
- 12 Accessories
- 13 Chameleon Antenna TM Products
- 14 References
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- Page 1 Portable Dipole Antenna Spoke Base Series User Guide Nevada - USA WWW.CHAMELEONANTENNA.COM VERSATILE – DEPENDABLE – STEALTH – BUILT TO LAST...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
10 watts or above 14 MHz. Never use this antenna near RF sensitive medical devices, such as pacemakers. All information on this product and the product itself is the property of and is proprietary to Chameleon Antenna Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 3: Introduction
3/4” in diameter. Parts of the CHA Antenna Spoke Base Series The CHA Antenna Spoke Base Series are comprised of the following components, see plate (2) for the CHA SPIDER and plate (5) for the CHA QUAD ONE. a. Antenna Spoke Base. The Antenna Spoke Base is the center of the CHA SPIDER ASB and CHA QUAD ONE Antenna Systems and has eight or four 3/8”... - Page 4 Antenna Spoke Base. Not used. m. Unused Holes. These holes are not normally used. They could be used to attach guy lines, secure a drip- loop in the coaxial cable, or attach an accessory. Antenna Spoke Base Series Page 4...
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Page 5: Assembling The Cha Spider Asb Tm
Do not deform the mast by over-tightening the U- Bolt Nuts. 9. Attach the coaxial cable (not supplied, but available as an accessory) to the UHF Socket Plate 4. Mast Assembly. (c). Antenna Spoke Base Series Page 5... -
Page 6: Assembling The Cha Quad One
3. If your antenna mast is less than or equal to 1 3/8” diameter, insert the two Small U-bolts (f) through the Small U-Bolt Holes (j) of the U-Bolt Bracket. Antenna Spoke Base Series Page 6... - Page 7 If you can safely and easily reach the Antenna Spoke Assembly with the antenna mast raised, it may be easier to attach the antenna whips after the antenna mast is raised. If so, reverse the order of the next two steps. Antenna Spoke Base Series Page 7...
- Page 8 The assembled and erected portable dipole should look like the one pictured in plate (7). 13. Perform operational check and tune the antenna whips, as necessary (see Tuning Tips). Plate 7. Assembled and Erected Antenna Spoke Base Portable Dipole. Antenna Spoke Base Series Page 8...
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Page 9: Tuning Tips When Using The Antenna Spoke Base Series
Selection of Antennas for the Antenna Spoke Base Series The mobile antennas do not come with the Antenna Spoke Base Series. Several manufacturers make HamStick-style mobile whips and almost any monoband mobile antenna with a 3/8” x 24 stud mount can also be used. Two of the more readily available choices are shown below and are provided as examples of the style of antenna intended to be used with the Antenna Spoke Base Series. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
9 for the new frequency band until all sets of antennas have been installed and tuned. 12. If still not operating correctly, contact Chameleon Antenna for technical support. Explain to them the steps you have already taken to isolate the problem. -
Page 11: Warranty
12 months from the date of purchase. To obtain warranty service, return all components of the system to Chameleon Antenna at your expense. Chameleon Antenna will repair or replace defective components and return the system to you at no charge. We encourage you to call us for technical support before returning the antenna system. -
Page 12: References
No masts or guying are required. References 1. Silver, H. Ward (editor), 2013, 2014 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications, 91 Edition, American Radio Relay League, Newington, CT. Antenna Spoke Base Series Page 12...