CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO
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The Insulator is permanently attached to one end of the CHA HYBRID MICRO Antenna Wire (b).
f.
Wire Connector
The Wire Connectors are located at one end of the Antenna Wires (b).
g.
UHF Socket
The UHF Socket, SO-239, is located on the side of the Hybrid Base (a).
h.
Antenna Connection
The Antenna Connection is located on the top of the Hybrid Base (a).
It is a 3/8” x 24 (fine thread)
female
fitting.
i.
Counterpoise Connection
The Counterpoise Connection is located on the bottom of the Hybrid Base (a).
It is a 3/8” x 24 (fine
thread)
male fitting.
j.
Line Winder
The Line Winder is used to store the Antenna Wire (b). It enables rapid deployment and recovery of the CHA
HYBRID MICRO antenna.
k.
Antenna Shackle
The Antenna Shackle assembly, see plate (3), consists of a shackle, bolt, and nut. It is attached to the top of
the Hybrid Base (a).
Antenna Configurations
Using the supplied components, the CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO can be deployed into a number of configurations.
Seven configurations
(some configurations require optional components that are sold separately)
,
see table (2), are
Configuration
Ground Short Medium Long Directionality
Horizontal NVIS
↓
↑
Omnidirectional
Sloping Wire
↓
↕
Unidirectional
Inverted “L”
↓
↕
Unidirectional
Manpack Vertical
↕
Omnidirectional
Portable Vertical
↕
↑
Omnidirectional
High Efficiency Portable Vertical
↕
↕
Omnidirectional
Tilted NVIS
↓
Omnidirectional
Portable Dipole
↓
↑
Bidirectional
Table 2. Antenna Configuration Selection.
described in this manual, each with unique performance characteristics. The table can assist the operator to
quickly select the most appropriate antenna configuration to meet their operational requirements. To use the
