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Chameleon Bulk Antenna Wire, 16 Gauge
SKU Part Number:
CHA-BULK-WIRE
Chameleon 16 Gauge Bulk Antenna Wire is a rugged, high quality antenna wire designed for demanding portable, field and stealth radio operations....
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Call 0345 2300 599Chameleon 16 Gauge Bulk Antenna Wire is a rugged, high quality antenna wire designed for demanding portable, field and stealth radio operations. Developed by Chameleon for use across many of their own wire and portable antenna systems, this is the same style of wire used in products such as the MPAS 2.0, MPAS Lite, EMCOMM II, TD 2.0 and many others.
The wire uses stranded tinned copper for reliable electrical conductivity, making it well suited for building, repairing or modifying HF wire antennas, counterpoise wires, radials and portable antenna elements. Its PTFE insulation offers excellent protection against abrasion, chemicals, oils, solvents, moisture and high temperatures, making it far more durable than ordinary PVC insulated wire.
For strength, the wire also includes integrated Kevlar fibres. This gives it excellent tensile strength while keeping the wire flexible, lightweight and suitable for repeated deployment in the field. Whether used for SOTA, POTA, EMCOMM, portable DXing or a discreet home antenna installation, Chameleon 16 Gauge Antenna Wire is built to handle tough operating conditions.
With a wide operating temperature range of -70°C to +150°C, strong UV resistance, excellent weather resistance and MIL-spec style construction, this wire is ideal for operators who need antenna wire that is dependable, compact and ready for serious use.
Available Lengths
- 100 Feet (~30.5m)
- 150 Feet (~45.5m)
- 250 Feet (~76m)
Key Features
- High quality 16 gauge antenna wire
- Available in 100 Feet (~30.5m), 150 Feet (~45.5m) and 250 Feet (~76m) lengths
- Used in Chameleon wire and portable antenna systems
- Ideal for HF wire antennas, radials, counterpoise wires and portable antenna builds
- Stranded tinned copper for good electrical connectivity
- PTFE insulation for excellent heat, chemical and abrasion resistance
- Integrated Kevlar fibres for added strength
- Lightweight and flexible for portable operation
- Suitable for rugged, stealth and field radio applications
- Wide temperature range from -70°C to +150°C
- Resistant to moisture, UV, dirt, chemicals, oils and solvents
- MIL-spec style wire construction
- RoHS compliant
Common Uses
- Portable HF antenna construction
- SOTA and POTA antenna systems
- EMCOMM and field deployment
- Replacement wire for Chameleon antenna systems
- Counterpoise and radial wires
- Stealth antenna installations
- Experimental wire antenna projects
Material and Construction
- Conductor: Stranded tinned copper
- Reinforcement: Integrated Kevlar fibres
- Insulation: Extruded PTFE
- Gauge: 16 AWG
- Temperature range: -70°C to +150°C
- Compliance: RoHS compliant
Chemical Properties
- Resistant to many solvents, hydraulic oils and transformer oils
- Resistant to organic and inorganic chemicals
- Non-flammable
- Waterproof
- Dirt repellent and easy to clean
- Resistant to fungal and mould infestation
- Highly weather resistant
- Resistant to embrittlement and discolouration
- Resistant to strong UV radiation
- Non-ageing
- Low outgassing
- Chemically inert and environmentally neutral
- Free from additives such as stabilisers, antioxidants and poisonous plasticisers commonly found in PVC
Electrical Properties
- High insulation resistance with comparatively thin wire insulation
- High specific resistance
- Low dielectric constant
- Very low dielectric loss
- Suitable for relatively high power loading
Mechanical Properties
- Very high abrasion resistance
- High tensile strength
- Very low static and sliding friction
- Low weight due to thin insulation
- High packing density due to thin insulation
Shipping:
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Returns:
If you have any equipment that needs to be returned to Martin Lynch & Sons, please fill out the form below:
Upon receipt of goods you have 14 days to return goods however the goods must be returned in original packaging and care must have been taken with the goods you wish to return. Under distance selling regulations you are not entitled to any refund on carriage charges or modification charges made at your request. Large items cannot be returned if they have been assembled, unless faulty.
Warranty Terms and Conditions
Outside of the 14 faulty return period, returned items cannot be accepted, unless covered by manufacturer's warranty. We will repair as much as possible on site however in exceptional circumstances products may have to be returned to the manufacturer of distributor.
For repairs/replacements under manufacturer’s warranty for any item please download a ML&S return form from the link above and return to ML&S with the faulty product.
International Warranty information
Warranty service for items we sell is available in the U.K. only, unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to pay freight for returned items to the U.K. and back to you for desired warranty coverage. All of our NEW products come with a minimum 12 month warranty, (Yaesu & Icom 24 months), with up to 90 days on second-hand equipment. Items returned for service must state "returned goods for repair" on the return air waybill or U.K. import customs duties apply and will be added to your invoice. For more info about returning items please contact our customer help desk, [email protected]