CHA F-LOOP 3.0
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(F-LOOP 2.0 shown)
5.
Extend the Telescoping Mast sections so that
the Telescoping Mast is 24 inches in length.
6.
Attach the flange at the bottom of one end
of the Rigid Radiator Loop (o) to the left Rigid
Radiator Loop Mount (p) using the hardware
provided. Do not tighten.
7.
Attach the flange and the bottom of the
other end of the Rigid Radiator Loop to the
right Rigid Radiator Loop Mount using the
hardware provided. Tighten the wing nuts
on both sides of the loop finger tight.
8.
Secure the top middle of the Rigid Radiator
Loop to the top middle of the Coupling Loop
with one of the attached Sticky Straps. The
Coupling Loop and Rigid Radiator Loop
should be in the same plane.
16.
Place the CHA F-LOOP 3.0 PLUS on a flat
surface, such as a tabletop, or attach the
Aluminum Base Plate (n) to a heavy-duty
camera tripod or other compatible antenna
mount
(see the Accessories section for a list
of compatible antenna mounts available
from Chameleon Antenna
TM
).
9.
Connect the Coaxial Cable Feedline (m) to
the Loop Connection (l).
10.
Secure the Coaxial Cable Feedline along the
Telescoping Mast to ensure easy tuning and
consistent low SWR.
17.
Perform an operational test
(see section on
Loop Operation).
Power Compensator Installation
The optional Power Compensator will increase the power handling capability of the CHA F-LOOP 3.0 BASIC
or TOTAL to 60W intermittent duty cycle (SSB telephony) and 25W continuous duty cycle (CW, AM, FM,
RTTY, and SSB-based digital). To install the Power Compensator, place the bracket of the Power
Compensator (s) over the left Flexible Radiator Loop Connection (f) and position the canister as shown in
Plate (7).
Plate 7. Power Compensator.
CAUTION: When using the Power Compensator,
exceeding the specified power limits or
prolonged transmission with an SWR above 3.0:1
will
permanently
damage
the
internal
components of the Power Compensator. Also,
dropping or rough handling the Power
Compensator will permanently damage the
internal components.
Damage caused by these
conditions is not covered by the warranty.
