CHA F-LOOP 3.0
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j.
Coupling Loop Attachment -
The Coupling Loop Attachment is used to attach the Coupling
Loop (c) to the top of the Telescoping Mast (g).
k.
Coupling Loop Adjustment -
The Coupling Loop Adjustment is used to tighten the Coupling
Loop Attachment (j).
l.
Loop Connection -
The Loop Connection is a UHF socket located on the bottom of the Coupling
Loop (c) used to attach the Coaxial Cable (m).
m.
Coaxial Cable -
The Coaxial Cable
(not shown)
is a 12 foot length of RG-58 coaxial cable, with an
RF isolator at the antenna end, used to connect the CHA F-LOOP 3.0 Antenna to your radio set.
n.
Aluminum Base Plate -
The Aluminum Base Plate is on the bottom of the Tuning Unit (a). It is
used to provide a stable base for placing the CHA F-LOOP 3.0 on a flat surface, such as a table,
or to mount the CHA F-LOOP 3.0 to a heavy-duty camera tripod or an 3/8
”
antenna mount.
o.
Rigid Radiator Loop
(included with PLUS model) -
The Rigid Radiator Loop
(not pictured)
is a
super high efficiency two-piece aluminum radiator loop included with the PLUS model.
p.
Rigid Radiator Loop Mounts -
The Rigid Radiator Loop Mounts are used to attach the Rigid
Radiator Loop (o) to the Tuning Unit (a).
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 Loop Extension Barrel Connector is a double-female
UHF connector (SO-239) used to join the Flexible Radiator Loop (b) to the Flexible Radiator
Loop Extension (d), which enables the CHA F-LOOP 3.0 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 F-LOOP 3.0.
t.
Camera Tripod Mount -
The Camera Tripod Mount is used to mount the CHA F-LOOP 3.0 to a
heavy-
duty camera tripod using a ¼” x 20 standard camera tripod stud. There are two
threaded Camera Tripod Mounts in the Aluminum Base Plate (n), one in the center and one
near the back edge. Either may be used.
A ¼” x 20 to 3/8” x 24 adapter
(CHA SS ADAPTER) is available for purchase to enable use of the
CHA SPIKE MOUNT, CHA JAWMOUNT, or CHA UCM optional high-quality antenna mounts.
