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- Page 1 Basic Limited Edition HF Antenna (CHA BLE 30/60/130) Operator’s Manual Nevada - USA WWW.CHAMELEONANTENNA.COM VERSATILE – DEPENDABLE – STEALTH – BUILT TO LAST Rev. 9/25/2024...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
References ..............................9 Chameleon Antenna Products ......................10 Be aware of overhead power lines when you are deploying the CHA BLE 30/60/130. 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
The integral broadband impedance matching network transformer allows broadband antenna tuning. The CHA BLE 30 will operate from 3.5 – 54.0 MHz (including the 80 – 6 meter amateur bands) and the CHA BLE 60 and 130 will operate from 1.8 – 54.0 MHz (including the 160 – 6 meter amateur bands) without any adjustment with a wide range antenna tuner. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Antenna
Parts of the Antenna The CHA BLE 30/60/130 is comprised of the following components, see plate (1): Plate 1. BLE 30/60/130 Components. a. Matching Transformer. The Matching Transformer, see plate (1), provides impedance matching for the CHA BLE 30/60/130. b. Antenna Wire. The Antenna Wire, see plate (2), is your choice of a 30, 60, or 130 foot length of insulated wire. - Page 5 Plate 2. Antenna Wire. i. Counterpoise Connection. The Counterpoise Connection is located on the bottom of the Matching Transformer (a). j. Transformer Eyebolt. The Transformer Eyebolt is located on the top of the Matching Transformer (a). CHA BLE 30/60/130 Page 5...
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Page 6: Installation
Installation The CHA BLE 30/60/130 is designed for simple and stealthy installation. Figure (1) shows a typical home station installation. This type of end-fed Sloping/Horizontal Wire configuration will provide very reliable short (NVIS) to medium range communication as well as some DX. The Matching Transformer end of the antenna can be suspended under the Soffit near the radio room. - Page 7 Plate 3. Matching Transformer Mechanical and Electrical Connections. Figure 2. Antenna Configurations. CHA BLE 30/60/130 Page 7...
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Page 8: Troubleshooting
8. If still not operational, replace Matching Transformer. Specifications • Frequency: o CHA BLE 30 – 3.5 MHz through 54.0 MHz continuous (including all Amateur Radio Service bands 80 through 6 meters). A wide range antenna tuner or coupler required. -
Page 9: Accessories
Accessories The following accessories are available for purchase from Chameleon Antenna . Please contact us at support@chameleonantenna.com or see your dealer for current prices and availability. • Counterpoise Kit. The Counterpoise Kit will create an effective ground-plane for the CHA BLE. It contains four 25-foot wire radials secured around plastic wire winders and four steel tent stakes. -
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