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CHA SKYLOOP 

(updated February, 2020) 

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would  also  be  ideal  as  a  backup  emergency  HF 
antenna. 

 

CHA  TD  Tactical  Dipole  LITE  - 

The  CHA  TD  LITE 

(Tactical  Dipole  LITE)  is  a  HF  broadband  antenna 
specially  designed  for  portable  HF  communication 
where rapid deployment and simplicity of operation 
is essential but compactness is essential. The antenna 
will operate at all frequencies in the 1.8-54 MHz band 
without  any adjustment  with most  modern external 
antenna tuners. No masts or guying are required. 

CHA TD Tactical Dipole - 

The CHA TD (Tactical Dipole) 

Antenna has been designed as an add-on for the CHA 
HYBRID  -  MINI  /  MICRO.  The  CHA  TD  is  a  HF 
broadband  antenna  specially  designed  for  portable 
HF  communication  where  rapid  deployment  and 
simplicity of operation is essential. The antenna  will 
operate  at  all  frequencies  in  the  1.8-30  MHz  band 
without  any  adjustment  with  most  modern  internal 
antenna tuners. It is ideal for use in conjunction with 
modern, digitally configured, HF communication 

 

 

References 

1.

 

Silver, H. Ward (editor), 2013, 

2014 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications

, 91

st

 Edition, American Radio 

Relay League, Newington, CT. 

2.

 

1987

, Tactical Single-Channel Radio Communications Techniques (FM 24-18)

, Department of the Army, 

Washington, DC. 

3.

 

Turkes, Gurkan, 1990, 

Tactical HF Field Expedient Antenna Performance Volume I Thesis

, U.S. Naval Post 

Graduate School, Monterey, CA. 

Summary of Contents for CHA SKYLOOP 2.0

Page 1: ...Base HF Loop Antenna CHA SKYLOOP 2 0 Operator s Manual Nevada USA WWW CHAMELEONANTENNA COM VERSATILE DEPENDABLE STEALTH BUILT TO LAST...

Page 2: ...hameleon AntennaTM Products 8 References 9 Be aware of overhead power lines when you are deploying the CHA SKYLOOP antenna system You could be electrocuted if the antenna gets near or contacts overhea...

Page 3: ...built to last Please read this operator s manual so that you may maximize the utility you obtain from your CHA SKYLOOP antenna HF Propagation HF radio provides relatively inexpensive and reliable loca...

Page 4: ...here the MUF is and with less certainty the LUF by listening to where activity ends The operator can then pick a frequency in the OWF and attempt to establish contact Another method is using HF propag...

Page 5: ...ocated on the top of the Matching Transformer j Antenna Connection The two Antenna Connections are located on the top of the Matching Transformer and are used to attach the Wire Connectors f k Support...

Page 6: ...from the Line Winder c Lay out the Antenna Wire on the ground approximately under where the antenna will be erected 4 Move the Isolation Loops e along the Antenna Wire until they are near the support...

Page 7: ...g your trees from swaying is the antenna wire Secure the ropes to the supports using a Round Turn and two Half Hitches or similar knot Figure 3 Installed SKYLOOP antenna Connect the Ground 16 If using...

Page 8: ...ded if you are not using the Chameleon AntennaTM Coaxial Cable Assembly Recommended non supplied accessories Wide range antenna tuner or coupler required for most configurations Polyester or Nylon abr...

Page 9: ...d on for the CHA HYBRID MINI MICRO The CHA TD is a HF broadband antenna specially designed for portable HF communication where rapid deployment and simplicity of operation is essential The antenna wil...

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