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Review Summary For : Chameleon CHA-V1 antenna
Reviews: 3MSRP: 150.00
Description:

Vehicular HF Antenna
3.5-30 MHz

The CHA V1 antenna is our first and classic broadband HF mobile antenna that we designed. It has been updated from fiberglass to 7075 alloy and stainless steel.

The antenna must be used in conjunction with either the CHA HYBRID or the CHA HYBRID-MINI to perform adequately. An external antenna tuner is also recommended.

An 8’8” whip consisting of two screw together sections, will be mounted atop of the selected base unit.

Specifications:
Frequency: 10M - 80M with CHA HYBRID or CHA HYBRID-MINI
Power: 500W SSB
RF Connection: 3/8-24 Thread
VSWR: Subject to configuration
Height: 8’8”
Weight: 1.5 Lb.
Mounting Configuration: 3/8-24 Thread
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.chameleonantenna.com
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VA7DH Rating: 2020-01-01
Chameleon VI a real winner Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I purchased the Chameleon VI without truly knowing what I was getting and it was the original model. We had an emergency preparedness program put on for members and surrounding neighbors. I put up the Chameleon on top of a speaker tripod and a short length of pipe on top of that. I used a jumper cable to connect the base to a steel fence that protected the HVAC (air conditioner system). I ran a coax through a side window to the radio inside and fired it up. Tuning around I found a strong signal from a young ham in Japan. I am on the south end of Vancouver Island on the BC Canada coast. The Japanese signal came through like I was next door, couldn't hardly believe it. We chatted a bit and then continued on. Next was a young Russian ham and he sounded like an excited teen. Strong signal but doubted my ability to converse. Anyway I am now not so dubious about the ability to communicate on a little HF vertical. The Chameleon VI is a keeper.
KG4UHV Rating: 2017-03-17
Excellent antenna Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I've been using this antenna for over six months. Is a well made antenna with excellent performance as well. The customer service is A plus. Carl is always there thank you again 73.
W2SOC Rating: 2015-05-31
Great whip Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Needing more stiffness, Carl at Chameleon suggested the CHA-V1 to replace my CHA-V1L. It is still a beefy antenna and wind loads at 70 mph, but does not whip as much as my V1L did, making it much better suited to highway driving. As with all the Chameleon products I own, it just works.