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A compact 66½ft end-fed half-wave antenna system weighing just 3.4oz, designed for lightweight QRP field operation on 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres without a tuner.
Designed for POTA, SOTA, backpacking, travel and emergency kits where packed size and weight matter.
The CHA LEFS FEATHER gives QRP operators a full-size end-fed HF wire antenna in an exceptionally lightweight package. At only 3.4oz / 96g, it is designed to disappear into a field bag until it is time to get on the air.
The final production radiator measures 66½ft. In the documented sloper configuration, with the far end raised to approximately 25ft and the End Transformer positioned around 3ft above ground, the antenna covers 40, 20, 15 and 10 metres without an antenna tuner.
With a suitable tuner, operation can also be extended to 30, 17 and 12 metres, together with the 10-metre FM segment.
Designed specifically for ultralight portable QRP operation.
Four documented amateur bands from the factory-cut radiator.
Rated to 25W SSB and 10W CW or digital modes.
Compact RF connection suited to lightweight portable feed lines.
A Full-Size Sloper from One Useful Support
The documented portable sloper raises the far end of the radiator to approximately 25ft, with the End Transformer positioned around 3ft above ground and the feed line running back to the operator.
The published setup is a controlled sloper deployment using the supplied 66½ft radiator. This listing does not substitute dimensions or deployment procedures from the CHA LEFS 4010 or CHA LEFS 8010.
Extend Coverage with a Tuner
When used with a suitable antenna tuner, the documented operating range can be extended to 30, 17 and 12 metres and the 10-metre FM segment. An antenna tuner is not included with the CHA LEFS FEATHER.
Complete Lightweight Antenna Assembly
- 49:1 End Transformer
- 66½ft radiator
- Line winder / end insulator
- S-Biner
- Isolation ring
- Tuning stub
Chameleon recommends CHA RG-316 coax with its integrated RFI choke positioned at the transceiver end. Feed line and non-conductive support line are not listed as part of the supplied antenna assembly.
Made for Lightweight QRP Deployment
Full-size wire performance without adding significant weight to the station.
Only 96g for activations where every gram matters.
Designed to take up minimal space until it is time to deploy.
Compact enough to remain packed in a lightweight emergency communications kit.
Chameleon CHA LEFS FEATHER
Antenna System
Documented Sloper Configuration
Raise the far end of the 66½ft radiator to approximately 25ft and position the End Transformer around 3ft above ground. Use a suitable non-conductive support line and connect the radio with an appropriate BNC coaxial feed line.
Supplied Antenna Assembly
- 49:1 End Transformer
- 66½ft radiator
- Line winder / end insulator
- S-Biner
- Isolation ring
- Tuning stub
CHA RG-316 coax with the integrated RFI choke positioned at the transceiver end is the recommended feed line. Feed line is not listed as part of the supplied antenna assembly.
The specifications and deployment information above apply specifically to the CHA LEFS FEATHER. Do not substitute dimensions, power limits or installation procedures from the CHA LEFS 4010 or CHA LEFS 8010.
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