CHA F-LOOP 2.0
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p.
Not used
q.
Telescoping Mast Stud
The Telescoping Mast Stud is located on top of the Tuning Unit (a) and is used to attach the Telescoping Mast
(g) to the Tuning Unit.
r.
Loop Extension Barrel Connector
The Radiator Loop Barrel Connector is used to join the Flexible Radiator Loop (b) to the Flexible Radiator Loop
Extension (d), which enables the CHA F-LOOP 2.0 to operate the 80 meter ham band.
s.
Power Compensator
(optional)
The optional Power Compensator attaches to Flexible Radiator Loop Connection (f) on the left side of the
Tuning Unit (a). It is used to increase the power handling capability of the CHA P-Loop 2.0.
Standard Single Flexible Loop Assembly
The CHA F-LOOP 2.0 antenna should be installed near the radio set; either indoors or in a sheltered outside area,
such as a balcony or porch. Because the magnetic component of an electromagnetic wave is maximum at the
boundary between the ground and the space above, loop performance is usually best when the loop is located
near the ground at
a distance outside of the loop’s close
-in induction field (just a loop diameter or two). The CHA
F-LOOP 2.0 is not waterproof and must be installed in an area protected from the weather. Do not use an antenna
tuner or coupler with this antenna, as it may cause you to mistune the antenna.
Perform the following steps to assemble the Standard Flexible Loop Antenna, see plates (2) and (3).
1.
Select a location to setup the CHA F-LOOP 2.0
antenna. The location can be indoors or in an
outdoors area protected from the weather. The
location must facilitate accessibility by the
operator to the Tuning Knob (h). The operator
needs to be able to adjust the Tuning Knob
while listening to the receiver, activating the
transmitter, and observing the SWR meter. If
used indoors, the location should also be
reasonably away from switching power supplies,
Internet routers, and other sources of electrical
and electronic interference.
2.
Remove the CHA F-LOOP 2.0 components from
the Portable Bag (o).
3.
Attach the Telescoping Mast (g) to the Tuning
Unit (a) by screwing the bottom of the
Telescoping Mast onto the Telescoping Mast
Stud (q), located on the top of the Tuning Unit.
Tighten snuggly, by gripping the base of the
Telescoping Mast and turning clockwise. Do not
grip the mast tubing or use tools when
tightening.
4.
Attach the small 6 ½ inch Coupling Loop (c) to
the Coupling Loop Attachment (j), located at the
top of the Telescoping Mast, by placing the
threaded hole in the Coupling Loop bracket over
the Coupling Loop Attachment stud and turning
the Coupling Loop Adjustment (k) knob until
snug. The UHF connector should be in front of
the Telescoping Mast and point down, as shown
in Plate (2).
5.
Extend the Telescoping Mast sections so that
the Telescoping Mast is 24 inches in length.
