Chameleon TDL – Tactical Delta Loop

The Chameleon TDL 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, a matching transformer, a 25-foot loop wire, a ground spike mount, a “V” coupling, and 50 feet of coaxial cable. 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.

Chameleon TDL Specifications

• Frequency: 6M – 80M
• Power Handling:
  • HYBRID MICRO-100w SSB Phone, 50w CW, 25w High Duty Cycle Digital Modes
  • HYBRID MINI-500w SSB Phone, 250w CW, 40w High Duty Cycle Digital Modes
• Mounting Configuration: 3/8-24 Thread

The Chameleon TDL system consists of

• 1 X CHA HYBRID-MICRO
• 1 X 7,62 meter (25′) WIRE Tinned Copper KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) wire
• 2 X SS17 (5,2 meter / 17′ long collapsible stainless steel whip)
• 1 X CHA SPIKE
• 1 X CHA 50’ Coax with RFI Choke (OPTIONAL)
• 1 X CHA TDL HUB Adapter
• Stainless Steel Hardware

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