CHA TDL (Tactical Delta Loop)

This item is NOT suitable for military use. More ruggedized military versions of the products are available, along with the necessary fittings, through our partners at Shakespeare. Prices may vary from this site.

The Tactical Delta Loop antenna (TDL), is a portable High Frequency (HF) antenna specially designed for transportability, quick setup, and a small footprint. This antenna is ideal for camping or temporary installation in a townhome or other houses with a small yard or antenna restrictions. It can operate on all amateur radio bands from 3.5 to 54.0 MHz (80-6M), but is most effective on the bands from 10.1 to 54.0 MHz (30-6M). The Tactical Delta Loop will also provide acceptable shorter range Near-Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) propagation on the 3.5 to 7.0 MHz bands (80 - 40M) making it a useful backup EMCOMM antenna preparedness.

The Tactical Delta Loop can easily be configured as a horizontally polarized inverted Delta Loop or as a ground mounted vertical antenna. Some of the advantages of a Delta Loop antenna over a vertical are increased efficiency, reduced noise, and some broadside directionality. An antenna tuner or coupler is required for operation on the amateur radio bands from 3.5 to 7.0 MHz (80-40M). Setup can typically be accomplished by one operator in 5 minutes.

The Tactical Delta Loop antenna is comprised of two 17-foot telescoping whip antennas, an option for either the Hybrid Micro or Hybrid Mini matching transformer, a 25-foot loop wire, a ground spike mount, a anodized aluminum hub, and an optional 50 foot coaxial cable with RFI Choke. Antennas built by Chameleon Antenna are versatile, dependable, stealthy, and built to last. Please read this operator’s manual so you may obtain the maximum utility from your Tactical Delta Loop antenna.

Specifications:

• Frequency: 6M - 80M
• Power: HYBRID MICRO-100w SSB Phone, 25w CW, 25w High Duty Cycle Digital Modes
•              HYBRID MINI-500w SSB Phone, 100w CW, 50w High Duty Cycle Digital Modes
• Mounting Configuration: 3/8-24 Thread
• Weight: 5 lbs

The antenna system consists of:

• 1 X CHA HYBRID-MICRO/MINI
• 1 X 25' WIRE Tinned Copper KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) wire
• 2 X SS17 (17' long collapsible stainless steel whip)
• 1 X CHA SPIKE MOUNT
• 1 X CHA 50’ Coax with RFI Choke (OPTIONAL)
• 1 X CHA TDL HUB 
• Stainless Steel Hardware