CHA MPAS LITE
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Parts of the Antenna
The CHA MPAS LITE antenna is comprised of the following components, see plate (2):
Plate 2. CHA MPAS LITE Components.
a.
Matching Transformer.
The Matching Transformer is a CHA HYBRID MICRO and provides impedance
matching for the CHA MPAS LITE antenna.
b.
Line Winder.
The Line Winder is used to store the Antenna/Counterpoise Wire and enables rapid
deployment and recovery of the antenna.
c.
Antenna Socket.
The Antenna Socket is a
3/8” x 24 threaded socket
on the top of the Matching
Transformer and is used to attach the Telescoping Whip or Antenna Wire.
d.
Counterpoise Connection.
The Counterpoise Connection is the red knurled knob, on the side of the Spike
Mount, used to connect the Counterpoise Wire
.
e.
UHF Socket.
The UHF Socket, SO-239, is located on the side of the Matching Transformer and is used to
connect the Coaxial Cable.
f.
Antenna/Counterpoise Wire
. The Antenna/Counterpoise Wire consist of a 60-foot length of insulated
wire wrapped around the Line Winder. It is used as
Antenna Wire in the End Fed Inverted “V”
configuration and as a Counterpoise Wire in the Telescoping Vertical configuration.
g.
Telescoping Whip.
The Telescoping Whip is a telescoping stainless-steel radiator. It extends to 17 feet
and collapses to 24 inches.
h.
Coaxial Cable.
The Coaxial Cable is the feedline that connects to the UHF Socket at one end and the Radio
Set at the other.
