Plate 4. Counterpoise Configurations - Hasty Deployment (left) and High Efficiency (right).
Preventive Maintenance
After use, detach the Counterpoise Wires (b) from the antenna mount and Tent Pegs (e). Wind the Counterpoise
Wires back on the Line Winders (a). Remove dirt and grit from the Tent Pegs and Line Winder assemblies. Inspect
Terminal Lugs and Counterpoise Wires for signs of damage or excessive wear. Repair or replace, as necessary.
Store components together, ready for next deployment.
Recommended Accessories
The following accessories are recommended:
1.
CHA SPIKE MOUNT
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Available from Chameleon Antenna
TM
. The CHA SPIKE MOUNT is an innovative new
product built exclusively by the skilled machinists at Chameleon Antenna
TM
. It is a precision fabricated
heavy-duty stainless-steel stake with a fitting for attaching the CHA Hybrid HF antenna base and a
counterpoise. It is rugged and highly portable and enables easy ground mounting of the Chameleon