Homebrew CHA Antenna I: The Build

I homebrewed a $360 Chameleon MPAS Lite antenna for $174 to see if it performs the same! This video (Part I) is a detailed walkthrough of the build steps. Be sure to watch all the other parts in the series FIRST before you start so that you know what you're getting yourself into if you attempt this yourself!

If you want to buy the MPAS Lite instead of attempting a 5:1 unun build like this, you can buy it here: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-her... I'm not sponsored by Chameleon, I just think they make awesome gear!

Parts list:
$29 Balun/Unun 5:1 250 Ohms to 50 Ohms for broadband HF vertical antenna: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284952763459...

$8.99 LeMotech ABS Plastic Junction Box, Dustproof Waterproof IP65 Electrical Box - Universal Project Enclosure Grey, with PC Transparent/Clear Cover 4.53 x 3.54 x 2.16 inch (115 x 90 x 55 mm) https://a.co/d/5dxfyMh

$10.47 WORKMAN RV1 CB RADIO ANTENNA SINGLE GROOVE MIRROR MOUNT W/ SO239 STUD https://a.co/d/gjKWEno

$10.99 Superbat BNC Connectors BNC Female Jack 4 Hole Flange Panel Chassis Mount Coaxial Solder Connector 5pcs https://a.co/d/djsLKf9

$25.98 BNTECHGO 20 Gauge Silicone wire 250ft
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y2GVDTQ?...

$18.49 Superbat High Power CB Coax Cable 10ft UHF Male PL-259 to UHF Male PL-259 Jumper Cable RG142 Cable for Outdoor HAM Radios CB Radio Antenna Analyzer Dummy Load SWR Meter https://a.co/d/0RH433T

$70 Chameleon SS17 17ft whip
https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-her...



Southern Appalachian Summit QRPers (SASQ) club website: www.sasqlife.com

North Fulton Amateur Radio League (NFARL): www.nfarl.org