Chameleon Antenna CFM-34 Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Telescopic Masts are compatible with all Chameleon’s portable wire and MPAS Ready antennas. This mast is self-supporting and generally does not require guying, although some situations may require the mast to be guyed (especially with a large or heavy antenna or during windy conditions). The CFM-34 HD is especially useful in places where there are no trees or where putting wire antennas in trees is not permitted. A unique feature of the mast is the 3/8-24-inch threaded stud at the base, enabling it to be mounted on the long ground spike mount (CHA SPIKE MOUNT [21 in.]), a surveyor tripod with the CHA SURVEYOR-A adapter, or no mount at all with the Protective Cap -- giving you a variety of options for installation of the mast.

The CHA CFM-34 HD offers exceptional strength, lightweight construction, and the capability to retract to under six feet, rendering it an ideal portable mast for various outdoor radio activities such as Parks on the Air (POTA), camping, and recreational vehicle use. Its carbon fiber composition and secure locking sections provide both durability and a stealthy profile, suitable for emergency communications (EMCOMM). Additionally, the mast’s unobtrusive design, coupled with its ease of deployment and relocation, make it well-suited for use on properties governed by Home Owners Associations (HOA).

Package Contents

• (1) CHA CFM-34 HD Mast

• (1) Base Collar

• (1) Protective Base Cap

• (1) Locking Clamp Pair

• (1 ) Key-ring Shackle

Limitations:

- Maximum antenna load: 6 lbs. (2.72 kg); reduce the load prudently for height, surface area, and wind

- Do not use a Universal Clamp Mount (UCM) or Jaw Mount with the CHA CFM-34 HD

- Keep the mast and attached antenna away from power lines and utility wires

Approved Bases and Mounting Options:

- Ground: CHA 21-inch Long Spike Mount.

- Surveyor tripod: heavy-duty surveyor tripod with CHA SURVEYOR-A.

- CHA PORTA-MOUNT: Hitch, Side, Wheel, and Top mounts only when used with the approved CHA 3 IN SLEEVE kit.

Additional Features & Specifications:

• Weight Limit: 6 lbs. (Reduce load as needed and use guying for tall antennas, antennas with large surface areas, or during windy conditions)

• Length (Extended): 33 ft. 7 in.

• Length (Collapsed): 5 ft. 7.5 in.

• Sections: 7 (including base)

• Weight: 4 lbs. 13 oz.

• Diameter: 1-9/16 in. base, 13/16 in. tip

• Base Connection: 3/8-24 stud

• Tip Connection: 3/8-24 socket (key ring shackle included)

• Color: Stealth Black

Note: Carbon Fiber has some electrical conductivity which creates a coupling effect that can disrupt antenna performance through detuning, altered radiation pattern, and resistive losses. The best mitigation for this phenomenon is physical isolation between the antenna wire and mast. Configurations with only tangential contact like the Sloper, Sloping Wire, Inverted “V”, or Dipole will have minimal disruptions in antenna performance. Configurations with a section of the antenna wire adjacent to the mast, such as the Lazy “L”, have the potential for more coupling.