Chameleon Antenna

CHA MPAS Lite

Sale price $385.00

Style

Mini Base Unit

Micro Base Unit

CONNECTOR

SO-239

BNC

Size

CHA SS17

CHA SS25

Quantity

34 in stock

Compact modular HF antenna system

More deployment choice without the full-size loadout

Carry less. Keep the vertical-or-wire choice.

CHA MPAS Lite brings the modular MPAS approach into a smaller four-configuration kit. Use the supplied SS17 as a quick vertical or deploy the 60-foot wire as an end-fed inverted V, sloper, or horizontal NVIS antenna.

It is the right starting point when an operator wants genuine configuration choice without carrying the full MPAS 2.0 component set. The selected HYBRID controls the power class, and a tuner or coupler is required on bands where the completed deployment does not fall within the radio's acceptable match range.

Coverage160-6 m, configuration dependent
Four setupsVertical plus three wire arrangements
Two power classesHYBRID MICRO or MINI
SetupOne operator, about 5 min

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How the complete system goes together

Use this official visual to understand the product’s scale, component order, and documented deployment paths before choosing a configuration.

Official MPAS Lite quick-start diagram showing supported vertical and wire deployments — Official MPAS Lite Quick Start reference. The complete guide controls connections, RF return, tuning, and safety.

Choose the deployment, not just the hardware

Documented ways to use this system

Each card describes a complete guide-controlled path. Connector fit alone does not create another supported configuration.

SS17 vertical

A fast omnidirectional deployment. Performance is limited below 7 MHz; use the guide's whip and return settings.

Portable sloper or inverted V

Use the 60-foot wire when one or two suitable elevated supports are available.

Horizontal NVIS

Raise the 60-foot wire approximately 10-12 ft for the guide's regional/NVIS configuration.

Choose the complete configuration first: the 60-foot wire changes electrical role between wire-antenna and vertical deployments. Follow the guide's connection point and RF-return arrangement rather than treating every 3/8-24 part as interchangeable.

Complete product reference

Key specifications

Frequency: Amateur bands from 1.8-54.0 MHz; vertical performance is limited below 7 MHz
HYBRID MICRO power: 100 W SSB, 50 W CW, 25 W high-duty-cycle digital
HYBRID MINI power: 500 W SSB phone; 50 W all other modes, ICAS
SWR: Typically less than 3:1, configuration dependent; tuner/coupler required on some bands
Radiators: 17 ft SS17 telescoping whip and 60 ft insulated wire
Optional radiator: 25 ft SS25 only in MPAS Lite configurations controlled by the current guide
Weight: Approximately 4 lb
Water resistance: Equivalent to IPX6; not laboratory tested
Personnel and setup: One operator, approximately 5 minutes

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Included and customer-supplied equipment

Included or selected with this product

Selected HYBRID MICRO or HYBRID MINI
CHA SS17 telescoping whip
60 ft antenna/counterpoise wire
CHA SPIKE MOUNT
Selected feed-line option
Connection hardware and field storage

Customer supplies or selects as needed

Paracord and suitable supports for wire configurations
Tuner/coupler when required by band and configuration
Analyzer or SWR meter for final verification
Optional Counterpoise Kit for applicable vertical deployments

Coverage & Pattern

See the reviewed 2D and interactive 3D patterns

Open only the models that match this complete product configuration, band, height, ground, feed, and RF return.

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Check compatibility

Plan digital power for the complete system

Use the installed HYBRID base's mode-specific limit and the lowest rating of all connected components. Understand FT8 power, return paths, SWR and heat in the HYBRID handbook.

Governed NEC reference

Modeled peak gain by exact CHA MPAS Lite configuration

Use these values only for the exact modeled configuration and band shown. They are NEC simulation results in dBi, not guaranteed installed gain. Feed-system loss, matching loss, common-mode current, ground, height, nearby objects, and construction differences can change field performance.

View 44 governed configuration-and-band rows

Configuration	Band	Frequency	Peak NEC gain
SS17 Vertical	160 m	1.9 MHz	-13.95 dBi
SS17 Vertical	80 m	3.75 MHz	-8.61 dBi
SS17 Vertical	60 m	5.35 MHz	-6.17 dBi
SS17 Vertical	40 m	7.15 MHz	-4.63 dBi
SS17 Vertical	30 m	10.125 MHz	-3.69 dBi
SS17 Vertical	20 m	14.175 MHz	-4.52 dBi
SS17 Vertical	17 m	18.118 MHz	-5.04 dBi
SS17 Vertical	15 m	21.225 MHz	-3.75 dBi
SS17 Vertical	12 m	24.94 MHz	-1.05 dBi
SS17 Vertical	10 m	28.4 MHz	0.04 dBi
SS17 Vertical	6 m	50.2 MHz	-0.99 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	160 m	1.9 MHz	-12.35 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	80 m	3.75 MHz	-6.22 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	60 m	5.35 MHz	-2.71 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	40 m	7.15 MHz	0.76 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	30 m	10.125 MHz	0.18 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	20 m	14.175 MHz	-2.73 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	17 m	18.118 MHz	-3.10 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	15 m	21.225 MHz	-1.72 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	12 m	24.94 MHz	4.17 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	10 m	28.4 MHz	0.03 dBi
End-Fed Inverted-V	6 m	50.2 MHz	3.37 dBi
Sloping Wire	160 m	1.9 MHz	-11.02 dBi
Sloping Wire	80 m	3.75 MHz	-5.25 dBi
Sloping Wire	60 m	5.35 MHz	-1.85 dBi
Sloping Wire	40 m	7.15 MHz	1.42 dBi
Sloping Wire	30 m	10.125 MHz	1.53 dBi
Sloping Wire	20 m	14.175 MHz	-0.27 dBi
Sloping Wire	17 m	18.118 MHz	-2.49 dBi
Sloping Wire	15 m	21.225 MHz	-1.75 dBi
Sloping Wire	12 m	24.94 MHz	3.41 dBi
Sloping Wire	10 m	28.4 MHz	0.10 dBi
Sloping Wire	6 m	50.2 MHz	3.85 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	160 m	1.9 MHz	-10 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	80 m	3.75 MHz	-3.05 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	60 m	5.35 MHz	0.43 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	40 m	7.15 MHz	3.11 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	30 m	10.125 MHz	1.73 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	20 m	14.175 MHz	4.13 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	17 m	18.118 MHz	2.09 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	15 m	21.225 MHz	2.95 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	12 m	24.94 MHz	6.20 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	10 m	28.4 MHz	5.28 dBi
Horizontal NVIS	6 m	50.2 MHz	9.40 dBi

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 34 reviews.

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Excellent Antenna Especially When Paired with FRS Radial Panels

"I tried this antenna out the day after I received it. I also added the 25 ft whip and the FRS ground system. The SWR for the was all under 3:1 from 80 meters up to 6 meters with the higher bands being under1.9:1 with adjustments on the length of the whip. I was able to make contacts with everyone I tried receiving RST of 5-8 to 5-9 from everyone, including contacts in MN, NY, NJ, and Slovenia. I bought this for a fast set-up on field day and POTA. It replaced an emergency end-fed antenna that was not working for me. This antenna as a vertical is amazing, as far as I am concerned, and paired with the FRS radial panels it worked better than I expected and made for a very fast and easy set-up. I highly recommend this antenna system."

— David J. (5/5)

Treat Yourself to the MPAS Lite!

"Could not be happier with the MPAS Lite antenna system! I opted for the 25ft whip, and the materials are top-notch quality as always from Chameleon. There are multiple ways to deploy this system, and it takes minutes for effortless setup and I’m on the air with great signal reports. If you’re looking for an entry point into the Chameleon modular ecosystem, this is it."

— Gabe G. (5/5)

Great portable HF setup

"Great product easy to set up and use"

— Joe M. (5/5)

Quality

"High quality components combined in such a way to enhance the enjoyment of POTA. Definitely recommend to those on the fence - these are not the lowest cost solutions, but they will last you a long time."

— Scott C. (5/5)

Never Disappoints!

"I am a huge fan of Chameleon and the high quality delivered every time! The CHA MPAS Lite is no exception! Bomb proof quality! A snap to deploy! Performance as promised! I will fill my antenna quiver with your products!!"

— E Q. (5/5)

First portable antenna.

"Great portable setup. I’ve only been able to use it at home, but made solid contacts every time I’ve been on the air. Good practice for my camping adventures! I really like the ability to expand with this design."

— Dennis C. (5/5)

"built the best, excellent quality"

— kevin (5/5)

Stepping up big time from my home brew antennas!

"Professional grade gear is evident in all the components! So glad I got the M25 coil along with the SS25 whip. MPAS lite is complete and everything works. looking forward to taking advantage of the solar cycle. It’s nice to know this equipment will stand up to portable POTA demands."

— James B. (5/5)

Great field antenna

"This antenna works great. With the 25 foot whip I can get a near perfect match on 40 Meters and it only takes two minutes to set up!"

— David P. (5/5)

Fantastic

"It is fantastic super high quality. My first contact on 20 metes was Northern Italy."

— Mike T. (5/5)

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