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CHA HYBRID - MINI / MICRO 

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Inverted “L” 

The CHA MPAS Inverted “L” configuration, see figure (6), is a broadband short to medium range HF antenna.  This 
configuration tends to be unidirectional, favoring the end of the horizontal part of the antenna.  It is also provides 
effective ground waves communication during the day time on frequencies between 1.8 – 4.0 MHz without using 
sky wave propagation.  The Inverted “L” requires two supports and should be mounted at a height of 25 feet for 
best  performance.  Though,  it  will  provide  good  performance  at  a  height  of  10  to  20  feet,  and  is  usable  when 
mounted  as  low  as  three  feet.  One  counterpoise  wire,  with  a  length  of  20  to  40  feet,  is  recommended.    If  a 
counterpoise  is  not  used,  the  coaxial  cable  must  be  25  to  100  feet  in  length,  as  the  shield  of  the  coaxial  cable 
provides the counterpoise.  Use the following procedure to install the Inverted “L” configuration.

 

 

 

Figure 6. Inverted “L” Configuration. 

 

Site Selection and Preparation. 

1.

 

Select  a  site  to  deploy  the  CHA  MPAS  Inverted 
“L”  configuration.    The  site  must  have  two 
supports that will position the corner of the “L” 
and the end of the Antenna Wire around 35 feet 
apart  at  a  height  of  about  25  feet.    If  the  right 
supports  are  unavailable,  any  convenient 
objects,  such  as  fence  posts  or  the  tops  of 
vehicles,  may  be  used  as  a  field  expedient 
supports with reduced performance. 

Refer to plates (2) and (3) for steps (3) – (12).

 

2.

 

If not already attached, connect a Carabiner (d) 
to  Isolation  Loop  (c)  at  the  Wire  Connector  (f) 
end of the Antenna Wire (b). 

Connect the Hybrid Micro Base.   

3.

 

Temporarily  remove  the  Antenna  Shackle  (j) 
from the Antenna Connection (h). 

4.

 

Place  the  Wire  Connector  from  the  Antenna 
Wire  over  the  Antenna  Connection  and  replace 
the Antenna Shackle.  Tighten the nut snugly.  

5.

 

Connect  the  Carabiner  from  the  Antenna  Wire 
to the Antenna Shackle. 

6.

 

If  using  a  counterpoise  wire,  connect  it  to  the 
Counterpoise  Connection  (i).    Tighten  the  nut 

(not supplied) 

snugly. 

 

7.

 

Connect  a  CHA  RFI  CHOKE  and  coaxial  cable  or 
the Integrated RF Choke end of the CHA Coaxial 
Cable  assembly  to  the  UHF  Socket  (g)  on  the 
Hybrid Micro Base.  

 

Содержание CHA MPAS

Страница 1: ...HF Modular Portable Antenna System CHA MPAS Operator s Manual California USA WWW CHAMELEONANTENNA COM VERSATILE DEPENDABLE STEALTH BUILT TO LAST...

Страница 2: ...CHA HYBRID MINI MICRO Page 2...

Страница 3: ...ssories 22 Chameleon AntennaTM Products 23 References 24 Be aware of overhead power lines when you are deploying the CHA MPAS antenna system You could be electrocuted if the antenna gets near or conta...

Страница 4: ...equire communication gear to be both effective and highly portable The CHA MPAS is configurable to facilitate Near Vertical Incident Sky wave NVIS communication and is totally waterproof The CHA MPAS...

Страница 5: ...munications are lost due to ionospheric loses The OWF which is somewhere between the LUF and around 80 of the MUF is the range of frequencies which can be used for reliable communication If the LUF is...

Страница 6: ...abiner The Carabiner is a removable pear shaped stainless steel hooks with a spring loaded gate e Line Winder The Line Winder is used to store the Antenna Wire b It enables rapid deployment and recove...

Страница 7: ...le decide which distance column Ground 0 to 90 miles Short 0 300 miles Medium 300 1500 miles Long 1500 miles best matches the distance to the station with whom you need to communicate Then determine i...

Страница 8: ...t a CHA RFI CHOKE and coaxial cable or the Integrated RF Choke end of the CHA Coaxial Cable assembly to the UHF Socket g on the Hybrid Micro Base Raise the Antenna 5 Extend the CHA MIL WHIP by unfoldi...

Страница 9: ...table Vertical Site Selection and Preparation 1 Select a site to deploy the CHA MPAS Portable Vertical configuration Best ground wave communication occurs when the radio set is located in a clear area...

Страница 10: ...e antenna to be raised to a height of 10 12 feet and 60 feet apart A counterpoise wire with a length of 50 to 55 feet is recommended If a counterpoise wire is not used the coaxial cable must be 25 to...

Страница 11: ...Turn and two Half Hitches or similar knot 10 Using a Bowline or similar knot tie another long length of Paracord to the Isolation Loop at the end of the Antenna Wire 11 Using a throw weight or some o...

Страница 12: ...e Integrated RF Choke end of the CHA Coaxial Cable assembly to the UHF Socket g on the Hybrid Micro Base Raise the Antenna 8 Using a Bowline or similar knot tie a long length 50 feet or more of Paraco...

Страница 13: ...plied snugly 8 Connect a CHA RFI CHOKE and coaxial cable or the Integrated RF Choke end of the CHA Coaxial Cable assembly to the UHF Socket g on the Hybrid Micro Base Raise the Antenna 9 Using a throw...

Страница 14: ...n and Preparation 1 Select a site to deploy the CHA MPAS Inverted L configuration The site must have two supports that will position the corner of the L and the end of the Antenna Wire around 35 feet...

Страница 15: ...e antenna 17 Perform operational test Tilted NVIS The CHA MPAS Tilted NVIS configuration see figure 7 is a broadband short range HF VHF LO antenna This is a special configuration designed to provide g...

Страница 16: ...xtended 10 Connect the CHA MIL WHIP to the CHA MIL EXT by carefully screwing it into the top section until finger tight Extend the Counterpoise 11 If not using a vehicle as the counterpoise extend the...

Страница 17: ...cations Frequency all configurations require a wide range antenna tuner or coupler o CHA HYBRID MICRO 1 8 MHz through 54 MHz continuous including all Amateur Radio Service bands 160m to 6m o CHA MIL W...

Страница 18: ...CHA HYBRID MINI MICRO Page 18 Figure 8 SWR by Frequency Graph Figure 9 Manpack Vertical Far Field Plots 7 MHz left 14 MHz right...

Страница 19: ...CHA HYBRID MINI MICRO Page 19 Figure 11 Portable Vertical Far Field Plots 7 MHz left 14 MHz right Figure 12 Tilted NVIS Far Field Plots 3 7 MHz left 7 MHz right...

Страница 20: ...CHA HYBRID MINI MICRO Page 20 Figure 13 Horizontal NVIS Far Field Plots 3 7 MHz left 7 MHz right Figure 14 Sloping Wire Far Field Plots 7 MHz left 14 MHz right...

Страница 21: ...CHA HYBRID MINI MICRO Page 21 Figure 15 Inverted V Far Field Plots 7 MHz left 14 MHz right Figure 16 Inverted L Far Field Plots 7 MHz left 14 MHz right...

Страница 22: ...rbon with special design locking system and double braced legs with an extra wide footprint for added stability This tripod sets up in seconds going from 3 25 ft when fully folded to 10 ft when comple...

Страница 23: ...nna base has an integral broadband impedance matching network allowing broadband antenna tuning The CHA HYBRID can be used mobile with the CHA V1L and V2L mobile antennas or stationary with the provid...

Страница 24: ...eployment and simplicity of operation is essential The antenna will operate at all frequencies in the 1 8 30 MHz band without any adjustment with most modern internal antenna tuners It is ideal for us...

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