Interesting. Looks exactly like it. The length is the same. Even has the clear protector sleeves.
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Chameleon Vertical Antenna - 10-80 Meters
- Thread starter Riverman
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Interesting. Looks exactly like it. The length is the same. Even has the clear protector sleeves.
must be wrong link or maybe I got up too early but they seem to be for different freqs (cham 10/6 / ebay vhf)
but they seem to be for different freqs (cham 10/6 / ebay vhf)
must be wrong link or maybe I got up too early
Good catch, Woody.
It does say it's for a VHF radio.The Chameleon Mil Whip is only good for 28-54 MHz when used alone. Both antennas would need to be paired with an extension for use on HF.
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Yes the ad says VHF...
The antennas are exactly the same length.
The antennas are exactly the same diameter when comparing the sections of each antenna.
There are no loading coils or any other component that would alter the resonance of these whips.
Sweeping both whips with my analyzer, they react exactly the same.
They even have the same 3/8x24 adaptor at the base.
They are, however, $85 +/- different in price.
The antennas are exactly the same length.
The antennas are exactly the same diameter when comparing the sections of each antenna.
There are no loading coils or any other component that would alter the resonance of these whips.
Sweeping both whips with my analyzer, they react exactly the same.
They even have the same 3/8x24 adaptor at the base.
They are, however, $85 +/- different in price.
Well fiddle sticks! Wish I'd known that!
Would have saved some money. However, if I had it to do again, I'd not have purchased the Chameleon whip. I prefer using my steel whip instead.
My Chameleon vertical antenna is working great. Have my single radial pointed toward Europe but just talked to Bogota, Columbia. First contact ever on 15 meters!
Hardly moving in the brisk north wind.
In this pic you can see the single wire counterpoise.
Have now made contacts on 15 and 17 meters. Never set foot there before.
In this pic you can see the single wire counterpoise.
Have now made contacts on 15 and 17 meters. Never set foot there before.
How many watts can those lizards handle?
Tongue to tail is band switching.Guess when you key down their tongues stick out from the RF and make contact?
Just found this. Appears Moleculo has used a similar setup in the field.
https://www.worldwidedx.com/gallery/photos/cha-micro-unun-on-pack.3795/
The newer antennas are now green in color.
https://www.worldwidedx.com/gallery/photos/cha-micro-unun-on-pack.3795/
The newer antennas are now green in color.
Belgium on 14.205! 75 watts. Chameleon rocks!
Actually, it's the the vertical that rocks for long distance. Even if it's only 4 ft off the ground. Never got these distances horizontal or with an inverted V.
Actually, it's the the vertical that rocks for long distance. Even if it's only 4 ft off the ground. Never got these distances horizontal or with an inverted V.
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