CHA FIELD GUIDE FIRST EDITION 2025

CHA FIELD GUIDE – FIRST EDITION 2025

Your Ultimate Reference for Portable Antenna Deployment

Introducing the Chameleon Antenna™ Field Guide – First Edition (2025), a comprehensive 74-page manual meticulously crafted for the serious radio operator. This essential reference consolidates decades of field experience, expert engineering, and operator feedback into one cohesive guide for setup, operation, and maintenance of Chameleon Antenna™ portable systems.

Whether you’re activating a POTA, climbing for a SOTA, deploying for EMCOMM, or setting up a quick base in a restricted HOA environment—this field guide gives you the knowledge, visuals, and procedures to get on the air efficiently and effectively.

What’s Inside

• Detailed Setup Instructions for every Chameleon Antenna™ model:
• MPAS 2.0, MPAS LITE, PRV, Tactical Delta Loop, Tactical Dipole 2.0, EMCOMM II & III, NVIS, LEFS Series, and more.
• Configuration Diagrams and Connection Schematics for fast, accurate field assembly.
• Tuning, Troubleshooting, and Preventive Maintenance Sections for optimal performance and long-term reliability.
• Recommended Tools & Field Kit Checklist—because preparation defines success in the field.
• Portable Deployment Planning Guide that walks you through band selection, terrain analysis, stealth setup strategies, and environmental considerations.

Each antenna section includes technical specifications, deployment configurations, and field-tested tips for achieving the best results in any condition.

Designed for Real Operators

Engineered and produced by Chameleon Antenna™ in Sparks, Nevada, this guide embodies our philosophy:

“The Portable Antenna Pioneer – Because Great Radios Deserve Great Antennas.”

Built by operators, for operators—every page is illustrated with clear graphics, antenna layouts, and component diagrams to eliminate guesswork in the field.

Highlights from the First Edition

• MPAS 2.0 & MPAS Lite System Configurations
• Tactical Delta Loop & Tactical Dipole Variants
• PRV Multi-Configuration Coil (MCC) Deployments
• NVIS Crossed Dipoles for EMCOMM
• End-Fed and Vertical Wire Configurations (LEFS, OCF, Skyloop 2.0)
• TACYAGI-70 Tactical Yagi for UHF Directional Use
• Complete Glossary, Notes, and Reference Tables

Why You Need It

The CHA Field Guide 2025 is more than a manual—it’s a mission-ready companion. Whether you’re hiking through rough terrain, deploying in emergency operations, or teaching a new operator, this guide gives you the confidence to adapt, improvise, and succeed with your Chameleon system anywhere in the world.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION & ESSENTIALS

• Introduction – About Chameleon Antenna™ and the purpose of the Field Guide
• Planning for a Portable Deployment – Key questions and considerations before you deploy
• Creating Your Antenna Kit – Essential gear, spares, and field prep tips
• Recommended Tools & Spares Kit – Field-ready list for reliability and efficiency
• Tuning a Resonant Antenna – How to fine-tune SWR, coils, and whip lengths
• Troubleshooting & Field Repair – Rapid field diagnostics and solutions
• Preventive Maintenance – Extend the life of your Chameleon systems

ANTENNA SYSTEMS & CONFIGURATIONS

MPAS Series

• MPAS 2.0: Hybrid Micro/Mini + Mil Whip
• MPAS 2.0: Hybrid Micro/Mini + Mil Whip + Mil Ext
• MPAS Lite: Hybrid Micro/Mini + SS17 or SS25
• MPAS 2.0 or MPAS Lite: Hybrid Micro/Mini + Antenna Wire

VERTICAL & WIRE ANTENNAS

• MPAS: SS17 + LZ Sloper
• Basic Vertical: SS17
• Basic Vertical: SS17 + M-COIL
• Basic Vertical: SS25
• Basic Vertical: SS25 + M25-COIL
• Basic Vertical: SS17 + LZ Sloper

PRV Series

• PRV: MCC + SS58
• PRV: MCC + Mil Whip
• PRV: MCC + SS17

TACTICAL & SPECIALIZED ANTENNAS

• Tactical Delta Loop
• Tactical Dipole 2.0: Terminated Dipole
• Tactical Dipole 2.0: Terminated End-Fed
• Tactical Dipole Lite
• TACYAGI-70 – Folding Three-Element UHF Yagi

EMCOMM & BROADBAND ANTENNAS

• EMCOMM III Portable
• EMCOMM II V2 and EMCOMM III Base
• NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) Crossed Dipoles
• AZ-1 and AZ-2 (Activation Zone Antennas)

WIRE ANTENNAS & DIPOLES

• LEFS 8010
• LEFS 4010
• LEFS 4010 “Feather”
• Link-D and Link-D15
• WARC Dipole Set
• OCF 40 (Off-Center Fed Dipole)
• Skyloop 2.0

REFERENCE SECTIONS

• Tuning a Resonant Antenna (Quick Reference)
• Recommended Tools and Spares Kit
• Troubleshooting and Repair in the Field
• Preventive Maintenance
• Glossary of Terms & Acronyms
• Notes
• Contact Information

Made in the USA

📘 74 Pages | Full Color | First Edition | 2025 Release

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