Keep your fingers away from the loop. The current and voltage is very high on the loop. Use the static level to get close to tune. Once you are close, go into CW and transmit, fine tune until SWR is 0. You might get different SWR when you step away. Be careful. Great Video.
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
Linus Thanks for the tip.
@Chameleon_Antenna9 жыл бұрын
By rotating the CHA F-LOOP antenna on itself, while receiving, you'll be able to pinpoint the best orientation with the strongest signal. The antenna is directional.
@centexn9 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, you have nice gear. That loop antenna is expensive and the scs modem over 1k? Do you use a solar charger for your external battery w/charge controller? The dc connector from the ext battery, is it the Yaesu accessory or another brand? Do you know other modems for those of us on a budget? You have a great channel and I follow you informally. Thanks for this real world digital comm rig.
@aaronready19 жыл бұрын
would it be a no no to paint the high effeciency loop?
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
+TACTICAL DAIRYMAN Not sure. I suggest asking Chameleon Antennas - they do respond to questions.
@Chameleon_Antenna9 жыл бұрын
+TACTICAL DAIRYMAN Yes you can paint the aluminum loop. Just make sure to NO paint the area that make the electrical continuity.
@OH8STN9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video CP. You're going to fall in love with the F-Loop.
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
SurvivalTech Nord I think you are right. It will be on the ATV this weekend at the retreat for use on the mountain. I was going to install my new solar power charge controller but that project will have to wait :-)
@MartinInAmsterdam4 жыл бұрын
Definition of tactical 1: of or relating to combat tactics: such as a(1): of or occurring at the battlefront a tactical defense a tactical first strike (2): using or being weapons or forces employed at the battlefront tactical missiles bof an air force : of, relating to, or designed for air attack in close support of friendly ground forces ~ What is tactical about this antenna?
@Commsprepper4 жыл бұрын
it's size, range, and portability.
@scdave1009 жыл бұрын
Great info! What HF radio is that you have for your BOB?
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
Freedom Forged Yeasu FT-817ND
@SA5LKC7 жыл бұрын
Great video and this antenna is superb! 73's SA5LKC
@Commsprepper7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@maxprepper91269 жыл бұрын
Hank Its on my wishlist! Check out hardenedpowersystems. They make a 12V battery easy connect for the top of your go-bag battery. Makes connection real easy with Anderson PP (BatPac).
Thank you for the video! Love the antenna, but how much is it? Website won't say so it must be a fortune. Cheers!
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
Silver Silk Scroll down towards of the bottom of the link below. They are offering a 80m upgrade. chameleonantenna.com/PORTABLE%20ANTENNA/CHA%20F-LOOP/Chameleon%20F-LOOP.html You can contact them thought the contact page to provide the discount code.
@Chameleon_Antenna9 жыл бұрын
Silver Silk The CHA F-LOOP is $365 and the CHA F-LOOP Plus (with the 36" high efficient aluminum loop) $475. Both are FREE shipping WORLDWIDE + FREE 80M Conversion Kit with the COMMSPREPPER discount code!!
@SirSilversilk9 жыл бұрын
Commsprepper Thank you. Actually, for the size and reliability the price isn't that bad. I'll email them for more info about the discount...
@genebodenberger9 жыл бұрын
Planning a home-brew antenna similar to the one you showed. My dad is cleaning out the garage and told me he found a box full of various air gap variable capacitors, I also learned today that there is about 90 feet of hard line that I may have access to. These would be good in a place where the HOA demands no antennas. Turn it into a dream-catcher and ask the HOA why they are trying to trample on your beliefs. I bet they would slink away and never return.
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
Gene B This is the first time I have worked with a loop and I am sold!
@butterbean41959 жыл бұрын
Commsprepper I tried both my loop and my G5RV (shorty) and the g5rv out did the loop quite a bit. they both have there ups and downs. the loop is easy up and easily ready to transmit on. but the g5rv with a manual tuner was able to get more bands and get out much further. so im keeping both antennas. plus a few home brew mono band wires. thanks for the great review. hope to see everybody on sunday nights on 7.242
@Chameleon_Antenna9 жыл бұрын
The two sections of the hardline feeder, holding the Faraday Coupling Loop, aren't LMR-400 but two sections of aerospace 7075 aluminum alloys anodized. They hold the coupling loop in place while holding the LMR-400 to move around thus keeping a constant SWR even if the antenna is moved/rotated.
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
ChameleonWalker Sorry about that. Thanks for the clarification.
@Chameleon_Antenna9 жыл бұрын
Commsprepper No problem about that my friend!! For support you can hit me (like anyone else) 24/7 at support@chameleonantenna.com Cheers, Carl
@shahtub3 жыл бұрын
Hii, do you sell hf mag-loop antennas like the one shown please?
@Commsprepper3 жыл бұрын
I wish - Chameleon Antennas sells them.
@videosuperhighway76556 жыл бұрын
Curious who would you be communicating post end of the world. I seriously doubt people will be trying to set stations like this. Is there some kind of disaster protocol put in place ahead of a apocalypse?
@Commsprepper6 жыл бұрын
Maybe like-minded folks that are already equipped. You can doubt - but you would be wrong. Protocol - no. Preppers - prepping - yes.
@econjack7 жыл бұрын
It should be pointed out that very high voltages develop across the tuning capacitor inside the loop's tuning box. Most construction articles design for 5 kilovolts at the capacitor with just 25W of power. Just to play it safe, just keep away from the antenna when power is applied. Sometimes silly things happen. For additional details, just Google "mag loop antenna" and read about their power limitations, the impact of the loop material, and capacitor details.
@Commsprepper7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Most of the time I use my five watt FT-817ND.
@RESlusher9 жыл бұрын
Great video, CP! I'm working on a different antenna myself (I'll leave the competitor's name out). I've just got to wait until it's not OMG hot here in DFW to be outside. I was in the garage for 20 minutes a few minutes ago and was sweating like Hillary Clinton in front of a grand jury!
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
Richard Slusher It has been pretty hot here too in Virginia. I hope it's not too hot this weekend because I plan to take this antenna and the bugout bag radio for an ATV ride on the mountain.
@anothergoogleuser9 жыл бұрын
Very good product review and thank you for the time to show it to us. This is exactly what I would like to setup in the near future. You are sure planning a lot of projects a lot of future projects for me! :-)
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
Tim Favreau It's a great setup - I have been very happy with it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
@johnleonardelli_VE3IPS9 жыл бұрын
these types of loops work great and this model is easily and rapidly deployed. it's designed from a milspec perspective and the condor bag is nice touch
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
john leonardelli I am really impressed with this antenna. It's the first time I have ever worked with a loop antenna and it worked great!
@darrenadams389 жыл бұрын
Hey Commsprepper!! Loving your videos! I have a question, how much do all of these components weigh?
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
+Darren Adams Not sure. Radio with battery and stuff - around 10lbs.
@jennoscura23818 жыл бұрын
The way that antenna is set up is giving me ideas for my DIY mag loop. Thanks for posting this video.
@Commsprepper8 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped - good luck with your project. Hank
@MrTrigem167 жыл бұрын
antenna nice but the aluminum tube will not beat the copper in efficiency. just looks nice that's all.
@Commsprepper7 жыл бұрын
I cannot comment. I am not an antenna engineer. What I can say is the antenna works very well. Hank
@jhlewis108 жыл бұрын
Discount code still available? did not see a place to enter it. Tx
@Commsprepper8 жыл бұрын
+Mastiff Comms I don't think so, back when I posted the video you had to call. You can always ask them.
@ok2aqa7318 жыл бұрын
73 OK2AQA, mi antenna ok2aqa.rajce.idnes.cz/Magnetic_loop_antena_pro_kv_7_-_28Mhz/
@Scott-K7sce8 жыл бұрын
this would be better if it covered the 80 meters
@rchopp9 жыл бұрын
Looks very promising, hope you have good results at the retreat. Thanks
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
rchopp If it performs anything like it has at the house it will be amazing out there (less RF noise on the mountain).
@HugDeeznueces7 жыл бұрын
how has this antenna been? any issues, dislikes? honest response pls. thanks! sub'd
@Commsprepper7 жыл бұрын
I love it. It works great. I did get a different carry bag so I could have more room. I was able to re-purpose the bag that came with it for handhelds.
@MongoWongo7779 жыл бұрын
I have seen this product before and was interested, but was unsure. I purchased the product (w/ the aluminum loop) the day I first watched your video. I was sold :). There was a 3 week delivery time. I should be getting mine in about 2 weeks. I did forget to use the discount code, but I did send them an email a few days later letting them know I purchased it because of your video. Looking forward to seeing / hearing more about the this antennae and the other ones you mentioned. Thanks for all of your hard work and great vids! You one of the best, probably the best comms channel on KZbin!
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
MonGo WonGo MonGo - I think you will be very happy with the antenna - I am. It's now my permanent bugout bag radio antenna.
@MongoWongo7779 жыл бұрын
+Commsprepper I just received the antenna today. I almost fell over when I saw the size of the box. I had to check the return address to see where it came from because I was only expecting the antenna and the box was huge. hehehehehe. I plan on unboxing everything tomorrow and setting everything up. As I mentioned, I forgot to use the discount code, but sent them an email letting them know I purchased their product because I watched your channel. I was pleasantly surprised to hear back from a gentleman named Carl and he said the discount code was for a free 80M antenna and he shipped it to me. I should get it some time next week. I was very grateful. I am looking forward to spending my Saturday playing around with it. Thanks for all you do on your channel! Keep up the great work!
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
+MonGo WonGo I'm glad you were able to use the discount code after all. I just got home from a trip where I was using the antenna all weekend. You will not be disappointed. Hank
@MongoWongo7779 жыл бұрын
+Commsprepper That is wonderful news! You have just reinforced my initial thoughts on this product. First off, I was not expecting such a big box for the antenna, especially after seeing how compact the unit was when placed in the Condor pouch, minus the aluminum loop. To everyone out there thinking about making this purchase, the antenna is packed EXTREMELY well. When I opened the box, there was enough bubble wrap to protect the heck out of the antenna. The Condor pack is about 12"x8"x4". It takes some positioning, but everything thing fits nicely, minus the aluminum loop. The Condor pack will work well to keep all of the components in one spot. That being said, I am looking for a new case because I am not a fan of the 3/4 zipper. I like to be able to unzip a pouch completely and have 2 sides completely laid out. I will be the first to admit, this is a ticky tac criticism and a personal preference. That having been said, the reality is the Condor pouch does a wonderful job! Okay, enough about the packaging and the compactness of the case. What may not come across in the video is the QUALITY of the components. I am new to amateur radio, but I was BLOWN away by the "hardiness", for the lack of a better word, of the components. The unit is not cheap, but rest assured, you will be getting ROCK solid componentry. Each component is made of HIGH QUALITY material. I was really impressed. You get 5 components, minus the instructions and of course the aluminum loop. All rock solid! I planned on spending the whole day working with the unit, but life got in the way and I had to hit the pause button. I did NOT get an opportunity to actually test the unit today, but I hope that I will be able to do that this week. That having been said, I am EXTREMELY excited based on what I have seen on KZbin, your tests, and your latest video, which I plan to watch next. As always, keep up the great work!
@OnAirVoice9 жыл бұрын
I want one!
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
WeaponsOnTheWeb They are offering a discount for viewers. The discount code is in the description box. It does work well!
@TheRedneckprepper9 жыл бұрын
OOOO man U rock !!! I love it how do you find these things ?
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks, it's an amazing antenna. I was searching for small/portable/tactical antennas for HF radio to use with the bugout bag and found Chameleon antennas. They have full line of antennas - all which look really cool. I wish I had one of these when I was over in the sandbox (there were not many trees for dipoles). There will be more videos on this antenna this weekend.
@TheRedneckprepper9 жыл бұрын
Commsprepper Way cool thanks bro !
@thedancingalien77666 жыл бұрын
Mmm.
@survivalcomms9 жыл бұрын
Thats a cool almost zero footprint antenna ! Thanks for sharing !
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
SurvivalComms Hardly any foot print and no need to hang 550 cord for the dipole.
@survivalcomms9 жыл бұрын
My field deployable antenna is an 80m doublet fed with ladder line and a little emtech tuner so I know the fun of stringing up a dipole at the drop of a hat . I picked up a MP1RP vertical from the HFpack folks this week to try as a low footprint option. I look forward to putting it together tomorrow .
@mrashad2197 жыл бұрын
is there a way to use this in VHF frequency.
@Commsprepper7 жыл бұрын
Not really. There would be no advantage anyway.
@buckaroobonsi5557 жыл бұрын
Really Tactical???
@Commsprepper7 жыл бұрын
yes
@videosuperhighway76556 жыл бұрын
buckaroobonsi555 tacticool
@scubasky9 жыл бұрын
The eham ratings on this unit are very good also
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
Scubasky I have never worked with a loop before and I was blown away with how well it worked. I think the days of relying on my dipole antenna with the bugout bag are over!
@Chameleon_Antenna9 жыл бұрын
Scubasky The antenna is only on the market since about 5 months.
@larrybushman19 жыл бұрын
Love mine!!
@g-man16379 жыл бұрын
At $365.00 --- It aught to be nice.
@Commsprepper9 жыл бұрын
G- Man True. I have spent more for less quality. I am very impressed with this antenna. Does a nice job in a small package.
@Liberta_BR9 жыл бұрын
Try Alexloop!
@AlpineWarren9 жыл бұрын
+LEGALIZE CONSTITUTION BR I had both - After much testing and comparison - I sold the Alexloop... ;)