Chameleon portable and mobile antennas for HF/VHF

Chameleon: Antenne HF/VHF compatto portatile/mobil

Le antenne Chameleon sono antenne molto compatte che trovano applicazione ideale in installazioni con spazio ridotto o in operazioni mobili o portatili. Le antenne coprono tutte le bande dagli 80 ai 6 metri ed anche le VHF/UHF (2m, 70 cm).

V1L

La costruzione delle antenne Chameleon é molto robusta. Su di un forte supporto in fiberglass sono montate le trappole per accorare l'antenna su di ogni banda. Con soli 260 cm di lunghezza, la Chameleon V1L copre tutte le bande: 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12. 11. 10 e 6 metri. Anche se l'antenna é progettata per le onde corte può essere utilizzata anche sui 2 metri e sui 70 cm! Tutti i materiali utilizzati sono inossidabili e a prova di intemperie, la parte centrale é ricoperta da una guaina termoretraibile nera.

Le antenne Chamaleon sono installabili con palo da 3/8". WiMo offre una ampia scelta di sistemi di montaggio per installazione permanente o temporanea. A casa come in auto. L'antenna può essere installata su di un piccolo palo, ma anche sul parapetto del balcone, un davanzale, un recinto e in molti altri posti.

L'antenna Chameleon V1L viene spedita in due spezzoni lunghi 130 cm e diventa lunga 260 cm una volta assemblata. Talvolta questa misura é troppo lunga, per esempio per una installazione in macchina. Per questo fine, il produttore offre uno stilo più corto: l'antenna Chameleon V2L. E' lunga solo 200 cm ed opera sulle stesse bande della versione V1L. Questo stilo é perfetto per l'installazione in auto (balun UNUN included).

Chameleon V11 und V12

Chameleon V11

The V11 and V12 is one more all-inclusive offer from Chameleon.
The V11 is a bundle with 2x V1L mobile antennas and a common mounting base. The max. power for this antenna is 500W in SBB for the full range from 80m up to 6m, 2m and 70cm. The antenna works also between this bands like MARS,CAP up to 500 MHz. The connector on the RF side is a PL-259 plug and the both radiator will be connected by two 3/8" thread bolt.

Since the V11 is made from 2x V1L the full lenght of this antenna is 520cm. The antenna works like a vertikal polarized dipole. Chameleon says, the base should be installed more then 3,5m up. Heigher installation will be better for the radiation. In principle one can use any pole for that. However, to avoid interference from this, it should consist of a nonconducting material. The unmounted V11 is only 130cm lomg. To use the Chameleon V11 you need a tuner.


Chameleon V12

The Chameleon V12 is a shorter version of the V11. In the upper part is a V1L antenna and in the lower part is a V2 antenna. With this version you have a full lenght of 3,8m. The minimum recommended installation height is the same as the V11. At this two antennas is an expansion set with radials not needed. The Chameleon V12 is an antenna with reduced counterweight and must be used with a tuner.

Dati technico

Chameleon V1L Chameleon V2L
Lunghezza 260cm 200cm
Gamma di Frequenze 80-6m + 2m + 70cm
Max. Potenza 500W 200W
Connettore 3/8" bullone filettato



Ordine No.
11460 Chameleon V1L radiator, lungo 260cm 169.00 € Ordina
11461 Chameleon V2 radiator, lungo 200cm 169.00 € Ordina
11462.11 Chameleon V11 379.00 € Ordina
11462.12 Chameleon V12 379.00 € Ordina
Download: German Review of Chameleon V3 from Funkamateur 7/2011 Pubblicato con il permesso dell'autore (PDF, DE, 1.1MB)
Download: Installation Chameleon V2L (PDF, EN, 650KB)
Download: Test review by DL1ATA (PDF, DE, 890KB)

Chameleon MIL Whip

Chameleon MIL Whip

The Chameleon MIL (military) Antenna is the best whip antenna for portable activity on the market. Its design has been borrowed from similar antennas utilized by many armies all over the world. The antenna is very stable, sturdy and portable (being collapsible).
The MIL is offered as an optional accessory for the following antennas (will only cover 6M & 10M if used alone with a tuner)angeboten:

If the antenna is used in conjunction with the Chameleon HYBRID, is working on 6m to 160m at a power of 1500 W SSB.
AUsed in the field or as a stationary mobile configuration the Chameleon MIL will increase the communication capacity and efficiency with great ease.
Unmounted the antenna is only 73cm long. The 5 aluminum tubes are hold by a MIL-SPEC rubber cord.

The Chameleon MIL WHIP antenna can only be used as a portable or in a semi permanent installation. Never use it mobile while in motion.

Electrical specifications
Lenght (full) 330cm
Frequency range 160-6m
max. Power 1500W
Connector 3/8" thread bolt
Inpedance 50 Ohm
Ordine No.
11459 Chameleon MIL Whip 109.00 € Ordina

Chameleon Hybrid Serie

Chameleon Hybrid Base

The HYBRID-Series is a new development of Chameleon. The base is fully compatible with almost any previous and future products..
The headstone is the base, which with various antenna configurations from 160m to 6m operates at a maximum power of 1500W.

Here some configurations with the HYBRID-Series:
  1. HYBRID-Base with end feed wire (included in delivery)

  2. The HYBRID End Fed antenna configuration covers 160 to 6 meters without any gaps.
    The HYBRID End Fed is perfect for apartments, condominiums, homeowners associations, deed restrictions, field day operation, portable installation, stationary vehicular installation and many more.
    The base

    does not require grounding, but e generally grounding will be helpfull for every antenna construction.
    The wire must not be in a line, you can use configuration types like vertical, sloper, horizontal, inverted "L", inverted "V", zig-zagged, etc...

  3. HYBRID-Base with mobile antenna

  4. On the base you can use every mobile antenna with a 3/8" connector.
    When the whip alone is not adjustable, then this is the perfect complement for this.
    The base has on the bottom a 3/8" bolt and can be placed directly on existing feet.

  5. HYBRID-Base with vertikal whip

  6. Well suited for this purpose, the base is perfect
    In confined spaces remain vertical antennas are often the only way to be QRV.
    In conjunction with the Chameleon MIL whip antenna you have a vertical for the 160m - 6m with only 3m length.

  7. HYBRID-Basis mit Dipolantennen

  8. Of course, the base is also used to connect various dipole antennas.
    Depending on the building height and building form of either a steep or radiation, the typical dipole characteristic is achieved.
    Various design sketches are shown at the bottom of the page.
Ordine No.
11458.MINI Chameleon Hybrid with Base 219.00 € Ordina

Accessories Chameleon Antennas

Suitable accessories and mounting material like mobile bases, magnet bases, heavy duty antenna springs etc. are on the page Accessories for HF Mobile Antennas.

R1 Center Part


R1 with straight center part

The R1 center unit can be used to build a dipole from two Chameleons. To reduce mechanical strain on the center part, it is advisable to use guy wires on top of the antennas.

Ordine No.
11400.G R1 straight center unit 14.90 € Ordina

Pictures and Installation schematics

Chameleon Portable Ops, 1
Chameleon Portable Ops, 2
Chameleon Mobile

Chameleon V1L
Chameleon V1L

Chameleon V1L
Chameleon V1L
Chameleon portable