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- Page 1 Universal Remote Tuner 1 (CHA URT1) Operator’s Manual Nevada - USA WWW.CHAMELEONANTENNA.COM VERSATILE – DEPENDABLE – STEALTH – BUILT TO LAST...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chameleon Antenna Products ......................15 Be aware of overhead power lines when you are installing the CHA URT1. You could be electrocuted if the antenna gets near or contacts overhead power lines. Photographs and diagrams in this manual may vary slightly from current production units due to manufacturing changes that do not affect the form, fit, or function of the product. -
Page 3: Introduction
URT1). The CHA URT1 is a remote outdoor tuner for almost any type of antenna and any brand or model transceiver. The CHA URT1 is unique in that it can be used for coaxial cable or wire fed antennas. This wide-range tuner will match wire antennas, such as a vertical, random wire antenna, or a long wire antenna. -
Page 4: Components
Components The CHA URT1 consists of two units: a Tuner Unit and the Coupler Unit. The Coupler Unit is shown in figure (1). The Tuner Unit is shown in figure (2). The components of both units are described in the paragraphs below. - Page 5 Tuner Unit for connecting a single wire fed antenna. The Beehive Connector and Antenna Connector cannot be used at the same time. Do not use the Beehive Connector if using the Antenna Connector. CHA URT1 Page 5...
- Page 6 Mounting Tabs to enable mounting of the Tuner Unit on an outside surface or object. O. Power Cord. The Power Cord (not shown) supplies power to the Coupler Unit from your 12V power supply. An AC Adapter is available as an option. CHA URT1 Page 6...
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Page 7: Installation Options
Installation Options The CHA URT1 is designed to be used as a remote tuner. A remote tuner is where the Tuner Unit is installed outside near the antenna feedpoint, so loss due to high SWR on the feedline is avoided. Stainless steel brackets are included to facilitate installation of the remote Tuner Unit outside. -
Page 8: Antenna Configurations
Antenna Configurations The CHA URT1 can tune almost any single wire or coaxial fed antenna. Three typical configurations are shown below. Random Wire Antenna The most popular antenna configuration used with remote tuners is a Random Wire Antenna, see figure (5). The key to installing a “random” length wire antenna is that it cannot be a half- wavelength on any band you want to operate. -
Page 9: Vertical Antenna
For example, the classic 43 foot Vertical Antenna will have excellent performance on 160-6 meters, when used with the CHA URT1. Mount the Tuner Unit on a post near the base of the Vertical Antenna. Connect a wire from the Beehive Connector on top of the Tuner Unit to the base of the Vertical Antenna. -
Page 10: Coaxial Fed Inverted "V" Antenna
Coaxial Fed Inverted “V” Antenna The CHA URT1 can also be used for tuning coaxial fed antenna, such as an Inverted “V” dipole antenna that has a BALUN in the center, like that shown in figure (7). The Tuner Unit should be located as close to the BALUN of the dipole as practicable, such as at the base of the mast. -
Page 11: Tuner Connections
Tuner Unit to the Antenna, and apply 12V using the supplied power cable. Refer to figures (1) and (2) for connector details. The CHA URT1 can be used to tune single wire fed or coaxial cable fed antennas. Figure (8) shows the connections necessary for a single wire antenna. - Page 12 Figure 9. Coaxial Fed Antenna Tuner Connections. CHA URT1 Page 12...
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Page 13: Tuner Operation
Tuner Operation Operation of the CHA URT1 is one-button easy. To tune the antenna, perform the following steps: 1. Ensure the Tuner is connected. The TUNER indicator light will illuminate green when power is applied to the Coupler Unit. 2. Set the transceiver to the frequency on which you want to operate. -
Page 14: Accessories
6. If your transceiver has an internal antenna tuner, ensure it is turned off or bypassed. 7. If still not operational, contact Chameleon Antenna for technical support. Accessories The following accessories are available for purchase from Chameleon Antenna Go to www.chameleonantenna.com for current prices and availability. -
Page 15: Chameleon Antenna Tm Products
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