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- Page 1 Base HF Loop Antenna (CHA SKYLOOP 2.0) Operator’s Manual Nevada - USA WWW.CHAMELEONANTENNA.COM VERSATILE – DEPENDABLE – STEALTH – BUILT TO LAST...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Be aware of overhead power lines when you are deploying the CHA SKYLOOP antenna system. You could be electrocuted if the antenna gets near or contacts overhead power lines. 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
CHA SKYLOOP will provide good Near-Vertical Incident Sky wave (NVIS) communication. The CHA SKYLOOP antenna requires a wide range antenna tuner or coupler. Antennas built by Chameleon Antenna versatile, dependable, stealthy, and built to last. Please read this operator’s manual so that you may maximize the utility you obtain from your CHA SKYLOOP antenna. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Antenna
Frequency Distance Frequency Distance 2 MHz 88 miles 14 MHz 33 miles 4 MHz 62 miles 18MHz 29 miles 7 MHz 47 miles 24 MHz 25 miles 10 MHz 39 miles 30 MHz 23 miles Table 1. Maximum Surface Wave Range by Frequency. Sky waves are the primary method of HF radio wave propagation. -
Page 5: Skyloop Installation
Isolation Loop. Five Isolation Loops are permanently attached to the Antenna Wire and are used to suspend three corners of the loop and as insulators at the feedpoint. Plate 1 CHA SKYLOOP Antenna. Wire Connector. The Wire Connectors are located at each end of the Antenna Wire. Ground Connection. - Page 6 Figure 1. SKYLOOP Antenna Installation. Site Selection and Preparation. Select a site to deploy the CHA SKYLOOP Connect the Matching Transformer. Refer to Figure (2) for steps (7) – (11). horizontal loop antenna. The site must have four supports that will position the corners of the antenna at least 67 feet apart and 30 to 40 feet high.
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Page 7: Troubleshooting
the supports using a Round Turn and two Half Attach the Carabiner from the other end of the Hitches, or similar knot. Antenna Wire to the Carabiner from step (7). 10. Attach the Wire Terminal on the end of the Antenna Wire to the other Antenna Terminal. -
Page 8: Specifications
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 9: References
CHA TD Tactical Dipole - The CHA TD (Tactical Dipole) would also be ideal as a backup emergency HF Antenna has been designed as an add-on for the CHA antenna. HYBRID - MINI / MICRO. The CHA TD is a HF broadband antenna specially designed for portable CHA TD Tactical Dipole LITE - The CHA TD LITE HF communication where rapid deployment and...