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CHAMELEON ANTENNA Antennas
Chameleon Antenna CHA SS25 Stainless Steel Telescopic Whips
Chameleon Antenna CHA SS25 Stainless Steel Telescopic Whips are a rust-resistant, 14-section stainless-steel whip that extends to 25 feet and collapses down to approximately 27 inches. Its premium stainless steel telescopic sections make it an ideal choice for building collapsible multi-band dipoles, mobile, portable, and base antennas. NOTE: Cannot be used with the CHA TDL (Tactical Delta Loop)
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$100.00
CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA SS17 Stainless Steel Telescopic Whips
CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA SS17 Stainless Steel Telescopic Whips are standalone 10 sections stainless steel whips which extend to 17 ft. and collapse to 27 in. These whips can easily operate a full quarter wave from 6M through 20M with manual adjustment without the need of a loading coil. Or they can be combined with the CHA MPAS 2.0 as main radiator. The SS17 is a rust-resistant vertical whip equipped with a standard 3/8 in.-24 base mounting. If combined to the CHA MIL EXT 2.0 (8.8 ft. long), a 25.8 ft. vertical antenna can be created.
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$70.00
Chameleon Antenna CHA-M-Coil HF Antenna Loading Coils
Chameleon Antenna CHA-M-Coil HF Antenna Loading Coils are an inductive loading coil used to lower the resonant frequency of vertical whip antennas, allowing effective operation on the lower HF bands, such as 30 and 40 meters. It's compatible with several Chameleon Antenna telescopic whips, including the CHA SS58 (58 inches), CHA SS17 (17 feet), and CHA SS25 (25 feet). With a power rating of 100W CW and 200W SSB, the CHA-M-COIL is well-suited for portable and field operations. These power limits ensure efficient performance without risking coil overheating or degradation, especially during prolonged transmission sessions.
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$90.00
Chameleon Antenna M25 40M Loading Coils
Chameleon Antenna M25 40M Loading Coils allow you to unlock the power of 40 meters. The M25-Coil, a rugged, high-performance loading coil designed to dramatically expand the frequency coverage of your vertical antenna system. Purpose-built for use with the CHA SS25 25-foot telescoping whip, this coil transforms your MPAS-ready Basic Vertical setup into a resonant, quarter-wave, base-loaded vertical antenna for 40 meters. Whether you're operating in the field, responding to emergencies, or working within HOA restrictions, the M25-Coil delivers reliable performance with quick, tool-free installation. A built-in bypass feature allows you to instantly switch to 30–6M operation using a jumper (not included), eliminating the need to remove the coil. Compact and durable, the M25-Coil is proudly built in Nevada, USA, and is ideal for POTA/SOTA activators, emergency communicators, and amateur radio operators seeking a portable, stealth-friendly solution for 40M operation.
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$90.00
Chameleon Antenna 21 Inch Spike Mounts
Chameleon Antenna 21 Inch Spike Mounts are an excellent solution for mounting various CHAMELEON antennas or any other antennas with a 3/8-24 in. base. Made from stainless steel, these ground mounts include a thumb screw for attaching a wire counterpoise. These nearly indestructible Spike Mounts offer a durable and easy-to-install portable ground mount. Additional Features and Specifications: * Stainless Steel * 15 in. Long * 3/8-24 Thread for Antenna Base * 1/4-20 x 5/16in. Counterpoise Thumb Screw * Weigh 3/4 lbs. Please note that any antenna used with this ground spike must have its own coaxial connection.
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$70.00
Chameleon Antenna CHA Surveyor-A Tripod Adapters
Chameleon Antenna CHA Surveyor-A Tripod Adapters are designed to simplify and enhance your vertical antenna setup and installations. These innovative adapters convert a 5/8-11in. female thread to a 3/8-24in. female thread, making it compatible with a wide range of antennas and surveyor tripods. Upgrade your antenna setup with the Chameleon Antenna CHA Surveyor-A Tripod Adapters and enjoy a more flexible, cost-effective solution for your vertical antenna needs.
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$70.00
Chameleon Antenna 15 Inch Spike Mounts
Chameleon Antenna 15 Inch Spike Mounts are an excellent solution for mounting various Chameleon antennas or any other antennas with a 3/8-24 in. base. Made from stainless steel, these ground mounts include a thumb screw for attaching a wire counterpoise. These nearly indestructible Spike Mounts offer a durable and easy-to-install portable ground mount. Additional Features and Specifications: * Stainless Steel * 15 in. Long * 3/8-24in. Thread for Antenna Base * 1/4-20 x 5/16in. Counterpoise Thumb Screw * Weigh 1.0 lbs. Please note that any antenna used with this ground spike must have its own coaxial connection.
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$65.00
Chameleon Antenna CHA-SS Insulators
Chameleon CHA-SS Insulators are versatile stainless steel adapters designed for multiple applications. They enable flexible antenna designs such as Isolating a vertical antenna from the ground, allowing for controlled radial and counterpoise alignment, or creating dipoles with vertical elements and loading coils, ensuring proper tuning by insulating the dipole arms. Additionally, they can be used to extend or adjust antenna length with CHA-SINGLE-EXT or other components without compromising isolation between sections.
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Chameleon Antenna CHA Stinger Vertical Antenna Radial Kits
Chameleon Antenna CHA Stinger Vertical Antenna Radial Kits are an innovative solution for creating an antenna ground plane in space-restricted environments and they are ideal for situations where adequate, full size wire counterpoise radials are not feasible. By utilizing six durable 48 in. stainless-steel elements, this kit provides a robust, maintenance-free and easy-to-install alternative to traditional radial systems. These CHA Stinger Kits enhance the performance of HF vertical antennas by optimizing the radiation pattern, ensuring proper impedance matching, and improving signal quality.
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$95.00
Chameleon Antenna CHA LEFS Feather Portable QRP End-Fed Half-Wave Sloper Antennas
Chameleon Antenna CHA LEFS Feather Portable QRP End-Fed Half-Wave Sloper Antennas set a new standard for lightweight, packable HF operation. Weighing just 3.4 ounces (96 grams), the LEFS Feather is one of the lightest and most compact portable HF antennas available. If you're the type of operator who counts every ounce in your pack, this antenna was designed with you in mind.
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$99.00
CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA UCM Unviversal Clamp Mounts
The super heavy-duty CHA UCM Universal Clamp Mount is the first ham radio antenna mounting system purposely designed for extreme portable operations. This is a rugged, robust product, intended to support considerable antenna loads. The CHA UCM is by far the ultimate mounting system on the market. Durable and perfect for use in semi-permanent or portable installations, it features quick and easy installation and removal. The UCM lets you easily mount your antenna to virtually any flat surface. The UCM mounting base is fabricated from a massive 6061 aluminum extrusion channel. With its wide 2-1/2 in. lip, this innovative product is designed to clamp on surfaces up to 3-1/2 in. thick. The extraordinary quality and structure of the extrusion are almost 1/4 in. thick. All the vital hardware is brass. The grounding lug is 1/4-20 brass, with all brass hardware; creating a low-resistance path from the coaxial connector to the grounding lug. All other hardware is stainless. Each UCM comes standard with a 3/8-24 in. Stud Mount for the antenna. Portable operation with the ultimate in antenna mounting convenience is made possible with the CHA UCM™ Mounting system. You get the convenience, and flexibility needed for portable operations. The versatile the UCM™ is limited only by the customer's imagination! This lightweight 6061 aluminum clamping accessory, will facilitate the toughest mounting arrangements, for the customer's antenna systems. NOTE: IF THE UNIT IS USED WITH THE CHA HYBRID, MINI OR MICRO (CHA MPAS AND MPAS 2.0) IT WILL BE IMPORTANT TO REMOVE THE INSULATION WASHER UNDER THE SO-239 STUD TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE HYBRID GROUND AND THE COUNTERPOISE ATTACHED TO THE CHA UCM GROUND LUG.
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$100.00
Chameleon Antenna CHA-SS58 Stainless Steel Telescopic Whips
Chameleon Antenna CHA-SS58 Stainless Steel Telescopic Whips are a durable, 58-inch stainless steel telescopic whip, designed for versatile communication applications and built with top-quality stainless steel to withstand harsh weather and rugged environments.
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$55.00
Chameleon Antenna Stainless Steel Marine Adapters
Chameleon Antenna Stainless Steel Marine Adapters are precision-engineered adapters that bridge the gap between marine and amateur radio antenna systems. Crafted from marine-grade stainless steel, they offer exceptional strength and corrosion resistance for long-lasting performance in harsh environments. MARINE-A adapters seamlessly adapt 1.0-14-Inch marine threads (both male and female) to the standard 3/8-24-Inch threaded stud that's commonly used in amateur radio applications, and vice versa.
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$95.00
Chameleon Antenna CHA Basic Limited Edition HF Antennas
Chameleon Antenna CHA Basic Limited Edition HF Antennas are high-quality entry-level antennas that are perfect for anyone looking to get into the amateur radio hobby without spending too much on their first antenna. The Basic Limited Edition antenna series represents the latest evolution in end-fed wire antennas, combining the best features of the renowned CHA EMCOMM II V2 and CHA EMCOMM III base/portable antenna models to provide unmatched performance for both DX and NVIS communication. The BASIC LIMITED EDITION antennas are designed for superior performance in a compact and versatile form factor. These antennas are perfect for Amateur Radio enthusiasts who demand high efficiency and reliability for emergency communications, portable operations, and everyday use.
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$99.00
Chameleon Antenna CHA SINGLE-EXT Antenna Extensions
Chameleon Antenna CHA SINGLE-EXT Antenna Extensions enhance the range and versatility of antennas like the CHA-BV and other MPAS configurations. They improve resonance and efficiency across various HF bands, making them ideal for portable and field use.
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$99.00
CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA MIL 2.0 Portable Whip Antennas
The CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA MIL 2.0 Portable Whip is a broadband monopole antenna designed for portable or backpack radios requiring compact, rugged antenna systems. If used in a stand-alone setup the antenna will cover 28-54 MHz with an external antenna tuner. To enhance RF propagation and antenna performance a ground-plane is required. Design of CHAMELEON ANTENNA Portable Whip Antennas has been borrowed from similar antennas utilized by many armies all over the world. The CHA MIL 2.0 is very hardy, sturdy and portable (being collapsible). Un-mounted the entire antenna length is less than 20". The 7 brass sections of 17" long each are hold together by a piece of military shock cord. This is an excellent add-on for the CHA HYBRID, CHA HYBRID-MICRO and the greatly popular CHA MPAS. Specifications: * Frequency: 10 and 6M stand-alone: 160 to 6M with CHA HYBRID Vehicular HF Antenna Base * Power: 1,500 W SSB * RF Mounting Connection: 3/8-24 thread * Height: 9 ft. 4 in. * Does not include base or matching transformer * Wide range tuner required, with or without CHA HYBRID CHA HYBRID-MICRO and the greatly popular CHA MPAS. If you intend to hit the trail or if you want a rugged antenna for your go bag, stealth or other portable use, then consider incorporating one of these CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA-MIL Portable Whip Antennas into your antenna equipment. You may order one from DX Engineering!
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$100.00
CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA CAP-HAT Capacity Hat Kits
CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA CAP-HAT Capacity Hat Kits increase the electrical diameter (and therefore the bandwidth) of your antenna. This electrical change makes the antenna more efficient. CHA CAP-HAT features: * Need to be installed between the two sections of a CHA V1, CHA V1L, CHA V2L * For use with any sectioned antennas with 3/8-24 threads * Base station or portable only, NOT for mobile use * Made of anodized aluminum * Ultra-light fabrication * 32 in. Hat diameter CHAMELEON ANTENNA provides a number of enhancement items for their antenna products. Order CHAMELEON ANTENNA CHA CAP-HAT Capacity Hat Kits from DX Engineering to make your compatible CHAMELEON ANTENNA products play even better!
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$70.00
Chameleon Antenna Mast Top Adapters
Chameleon Antenna Mast Top Adapters are proudly made in the USA of anodized aluminum and features a 3/8-24 threaded center for mounting a wide variety of antennas or accessories. Four 1/4 inch guy line holes are drilled around the perimeter for guying the mast. These universal mast top adapters are compatible with any 1 inch diameter mast.
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$99.00
CHAMELEON ANTENNA Universal Guying System
The CHAMELEON ANTENNA Universal Guying System was the brainchild of the internal lab testing and development. While the need to support the taller and heavier vertical antennas, CHAMELEON ANTENNA developed this portable and lightweight guying system. Constructed of non-conductive guy wire, corrosion-resistant stainless steel anchors, and heavy-duty nail pegs. The Universal Guying System consists of these components: * Three winder assemblies * Three lengths of 25 feet, 3mm-P Mastrand cord * Three nail plugs * Three line tighteners * Delta guy ring Count on CHAMELEON ANTENNA Universal Guying System when erecting your next portable vertical antenna!
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$65.00
CHAMELEON ANTENNA Dipole/Vertical Jaw Mounts
CHAMELEON ANTENNA Dipole/Vertical Jaw Mounts have been designed to offer portable-antenna versatility to CHAMELEON ANTENNA owners. The mount's orientation can easily be changed from horizontal to vertical with a simple 3/16-in. Allen wrench. The mount can also be used in an NVIS antenna configuration. CHAMELEON Dipole/Vertical mounts will work with all Chameleon vertical antennas with a 3/8-in. stud. These mounts come in two assemblies: the Jaw Mount, which incorporates the spring loaded clamp; and the Dipole Mount, which has two 3/8 by 24 antenna-mount sockets. The jaw mount can easily clamp to tubing or pipes from about 3/4-in. up to 2.0-in. outside diameter. The separate dipole mount can clamp on to 3/4-in. pipe or any object no larger than 1-1/4 in. by 5/8-in. The jaw mount and dipole mount assemblies may be used separately or combined into several versatile configurations, depending upon your antenna-mounting needs. CHAMELEON ANTENNA Dipole/Vertical Jaw Mounts are extremely versatile antenna mounts that will satisfy your need for a rapid deployment antenna system. They are also great portable mounts for backpacking, camping or HOA stealth operations. Order CHAMELEON ANTENNA Dipole/Vertical Jaw Mounts from DX Engineering and build your antenna!
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CHAMELEON ANTENNA Extended Antenna Wires
CHAMELEON ANTENNA Extra Wire Kits afford you the opportunity to use longer wire for their HYBRID, EMCOMM II or homebrew portable stealth antennas. With the option of either 30 ft., 60 ft., 73 ft., 130 ft. or 250 ft., these antenna wires may improve your overall efficiency. Due to the different antenna-wire connector on the EMCOMM II and HYBRID models, they have four antenna wire configurations. The 250 ft. model is simply copper clad PTFE wire on a winder: * 1 X 30 ft. Copper Clad KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) wire * X Winder * 1 X Stainless Steel Carabiner Use part number CHA-30FTEMCOMMII for the EMCOMM II or CHA-30FT30HYBRID for the HYBRID model. Both offer a replacement 30 ft. radiator for their respective models OR * 1 X 60 ft. Copper Clad KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) wire * X Winder * 1 X Stainless Steel Carabiner Use part number CHA-60FT-EMCOMM for the EMCOMM II or CHA-60FT-HYBRID for the HYBRID model. Both offer a replacement 60 ft. radiator for their respective models. OR * 1 X 73 ft. Copper Clad KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) wire * X Winder * 1 X Stainless Steel Carabiner Use part number CHA-73FTEMCOMMII for the EMCOMM II or CHA-73FT-HYBRID for the HYBRID model. Both offer a replacement 73 ft. radiator for their respective models OR * 1 X 130 ft. Copper Clad KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) wire * 1 X Winder * 1 X Stainless Steel Carabiner Use part number CHA-130FT-EMCOMM for the EMCOMM II or CHA-130FT-HYBRID for the HYBRID model. Both offer a replacement 130 ft. radiator for their respective models. OR * 1 X 250 ft. Copper Clad KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) wire * 1 X Winder These antenna wires are not just ordinary wire! These wires are comprised of a proprietary combination of Kevlar®, Teflon® (PTFE) and soft copper. Even at temperatures as extreme as -90 to plus 300 degrees Fahrenheit, these antenna wires are up to the job with supple and non-brittle stretch-free operation. Upgrade your EMMCOMM II or HYBRID antennas or build your own stealth wire antenna. Order CHAMELEON ANTENNA Extra Wire Kits from DX Engineering! Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information.
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Chameleon Antenna Lightweight Portable Off-Center Fed Dipoles
Chameleon Antenna Lightweight Portable Off-Center Fed 40 Meter Dipoles are intended for extreme portable use, such as Parks On the Air (POTA), Summits On the Air (SOTA), and other outdoor radio adventures where an effective, but lightweight and backpackable antenna is required. The CHA-OCF-40 antenna works without a tuner on the 40, 20, 10, and 6 meter Amateur Radio Bands and with a tuner on 60, 30, 17, 15, and 12 meters - enabling operation on the most popular POTA and SOTA bands. The CHA-OCF-40 includes a lightweight matching transformer, a total of 66 feet of light gauge antenna wire in two segments on a line winder and a small carrying pouch - Simply add coaxial cable, an RFI choke, a lightweight telescoping mast, or a convenient tree and you're on the air. Looking for an effective lightweight antenna for any portable operation? Look no further than the Chameleon Antenna CHA-OCF-40 Lightweight Portable Off-Center Fed Dipole. Includes: • 1x Matching Transformer • 1x 44.5ft. Antenna Wire w/ Isolation Ring • 1x 22.1ft. Antenna Wire w/ Isolation Ring • 1x Small Wire Winder • 1x OD Green Carrying Pouch ________________________________________ Additional Features and Specifications: • Frequency Range: - No Tuner - 40/20/10/6 meters - Tuner Required - 60/30/17/15/12 meters • Power Handling: 50W SSB, 25W CW and all other modes. • Total Length: Approximately 66 ft. • SWR: Typically, less than 2.1 on covered bands. • Weight: Approximately 1/2 lbs. (less carry pouch and optional coaxial cable). • Setup Time: One operator, approximately 15 minutes.
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$99.00
Chameleon Antenna CHA WARC-D Dipole Antennas
Chameleon Antenna CHA WARC-D Dipole Antennas are specifically designed to complement the versatile CHA LEFS 4010. The CHA LEFS 4010 features a dual input system, allowing seamless integration with both end-fed and dipole antennas. The CHA-WARC-D Dipole Antennas covers three crucial WARC bands: 30M (Orange), 17M (Yellow), and 12M (Blue). The 30M, 17M, and 12M bands, also known as WARC bands, are reserved by international agreement to be free from contesting activities. This ensures that these bands are quieter and less congested, making them ideal for casual and long-distance (DX) communications. They are particularly valuable during periods of high solar activity when propagation conditions are optimal.
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$85.00