Chameleon Antenna MPAS 2.0: How to Set up the 9 configurations

Chameleon Antenna MPAS 2.0: How to Set up the 9 configurations | K7SW Ham Radio

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In this video, we review and demonstrate how to set up the Chameleon Antenna MPAS 2.0 9 ways as described in the user manual. This wire antenna is known for its versatility and compact nature, making it an excellent addition to any ham radio operator's equipment. In this video, we showcase the unique features of the MPAS 2.0 and how it can be used in various situations. Follow along as we provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up and configure this antenna.
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@mrkopecky Ай бұрын

Great comparison and versatility. Quick setup.

@DK5ONV Жыл бұрын

Good Morning Kevin...you definitely should be nominated for "HAM of the Year 2023". What you doing is just amazing. You YT Channel is a potentially high Learning Curve to Newbies on the Portable HAM Radio Sector- Even the experienced older HAM Farts can learn from you. I think you truely earned highest Ranks and Honors. This Video is already one of my favourite Videos you made. Excellent Job in explaining Details and perfect Audio Video Performance. What more can we ask for...?Tnx for sharing. Have a nice Sunday 73 de Your Friend Guenter 💯🎙🙋‍♂

@nvrumi Ай бұрын

For field operations, this is one of my go-to antenna systems. I can have a complete station setup in less than ten minutes -- Yaesu FT-897D, MPAS 2.0 in vertical configuration, coaxial cable, and battery. This is great when activating a POTA in the winter when it's FYBO cold. ;) I suggest keeping a right-angle UHF adapter in the kit for those applications where you raise the matching unit. That will give some strain relief on the socket at the matching unit.

@hamradiowithkevin Жыл бұрын

Make the most out of every antenna you own by getting out and setting them up in the field.

@l.a.2646 8 ай бұрын

Chameleon makes high quality equipment. I've always built my own antennas vuntil i became ill with a spinal cord disease, i bought Chameleon's Emcomm ii portable outfit to use in the field, the only problem was i accidentally dropped and broke the unun so i bought the Emcomm iii portable. I like that antenna so much that i made it my station antenna. If i could afford one of these MPAS 2.0 i would use it for my field antenna

@hamradiowithkevin 8 ай бұрын

With what you described, this antenna would be a really good application.

@nvrumi Ай бұрын

I'm late to the party, but Chameleon has always had good customer service. If you have the matching transformer, I'd call them and see what they would charge to repair it.

@Stewart0494 Жыл бұрын

I have owned one of these for a couple years. I operated out of the Marshall Islands with the Yaesu FT-857D and the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 in a vertical configuration. Just shy of 10k Qsos in about 8 months. I now have this setup at my house in an efhw with the matching unit up at 30ft. External tuner is a must as you have shown but for what it is I have zero complaints. 48 states worked from the Marshall Islands and all 50 from the house. 73 de WV7MS formally V73MS.

@hamradiowithkevin Жыл бұрын

That is crazy good results. I appreciate you sharing the details . This should definitely help someone looking for an antenna like the MPAS

@beefbusiness7314 8 ай бұрын

Amazing video, thanks so much for putting this together. Trying to get a better understanding of HF antennas and this video showing all the different configurations including how to set them up is super helpful.

@jeffbetts2 Жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin, I was just looking at Chameleon Antenna's website this morning and you show up in my youtube feed? Spooky! Another great video my friend. Cheers! VE9FLM

@hamradiowithkevin Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff

@Francois_Dupont 2 ай бұрын

for those wandering you can buy those whips online direct from the Chinese manufacturer for 40$...

@MW-lw8em Жыл бұрын

I Like mine, Glad I bought it a few years ago. cheaper back then. Also bought the parts to make the Delta loop for a somewhat smaller directional antenna. All there parts are great quality.

@michaelpoczynek 11 ай бұрын

Hey Kevin! Great work. Very impressed. Great audio, great video, very well told. I am going to order one today to experiment with portable HF. Have a great day and weekend. VY2MJ. Cheers! 😀

@hamradiowithkevin 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын

Lots of options with this antenna

@Bill-HRT Жыл бұрын

Thorough and enjoyable video, my friend. You mentioned, "the right way" with the throw line. The right way for Hams is the way that works, lol (safely and legally, of course) 73 de K0WHW

@hamradiowithkevin Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with you, Bill. I appreciate you, my friend.

@KS0JD Жыл бұрын

Nice antenna with a lot of options. 73

@Bob814u Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I appreciate the showing of different configurations. Thanks for all you do. de KE5ES. 72!

@hamradiowithkevin Жыл бұрын

More to come!

@bassangler73 Жыл бұрын

Very cool antenna! Good for experiments

@off-trailseeking3965 3 ай бұрын

Wondering why you refer to the wire for the antenna being 73ft when it's a 60ft wire that is sold with the MPAS MICRO on their web site? Great comparison on the setups!

@hamradiowithkevin 3 ай бұрын

I would need to re watch the video, likely mispoke. Thanks for catching that

@Philip-KA4KOE 3 ай бұрын

I really like my TDL.

@mattsartori2624 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video neighbor well made congratulations 🎉 and thanks for sharing 😊 73 de K7BCW dit dit

@hamradiowithkevin 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Mateus 👍

@larrybushman1 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding.. Many thanks.

@pasjeihobby Жыл бұрын

Amazing guide.

@truckinguy92 Жыл бұрын

Great video Kevin on explaining & showing most of the configurations for this antenna system. I wonder why they use a 5:1? It’s one of the only antennas I’ve seen using it, although I think Alpha Antenna has something very similar. It may well be that band conditions weren’t all that great but the antenna may have had something to do with it. 1.5:1=4% loss, 2:1=11%, & 3:1=25%. Although a tuner makes the radio happy it still doesn’t take away all of the losses in the antenna. Hence why I say the antenna plays a big part in poor band conditions. With 100 watts you’re at somewhat of an advantage, but QRP not so much. This antenna system really boils down to convenience vs efficiency. But an antenna tuner is just another thing to lug into the woods. $600 is a hard pill to swallow for such an inefficient antenna.

@hamradiowithkevin Жыл бұрын

All excellent points, Mark. Generally, when I am gaging band conditions, it is merely on receive and lack of other hams on the air. For this video, most of the footage was made during the week, and in my experience, a lot fewer operators are on during the week. So many compromises in this hobby for sure. 73. Kevin

@lancejohnstone2648 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great video! What can figuration do you believe to be the best for NVIS?

@hamradiowithkevin 9 ай бұрын

5 to 8 feet off the ground if you ahev no trees on 40 or 80 meters I think. But you are not limited to that. Some days can be better or worse for making contacts. I totally encourage trying many setups so that you get a feel for what you and you gear will do. Don't be discouraged by bad contact days. It is just how it goes. 73 Kevin

@luissanchez3214 Жыл бұрын

Would , the hybrid micro + vertical mil extension + whip with specifically cut counterpoises elevated off the ground as you did in a previous video, perform better than on the ground? If so , would you recommend running a ground cable to the spike in the ground directly below it? Thank you

@hamradiowithkevin Жыл бұрын

I may give that configuration a try and we will both have that answer.

@RobPetty622 3 ай бұрын

Pretty much the question I had I used to elevate this about 6-8 feet above ground on a tripod with elevated radials sloping about 45 degrees and attached to plastic or wood sticks to prevent ground losses. I recently bought Chameleons 15 foot rollover the tire aluminum mast and began putting the micro unit, extension and whip up in the air at a variety of heights depending on the wind. I've had success but don't know if it's more efficient than on the tripod or the spike. I do worry about having all that metal 15 feet up. I keep thinking the threaded part is the weak link although it is tight and secure. Any thoughts are appreciated.

@daab25 Жыл бұрын

Is that blue patch cord that's used with the Mic a straight thru pin-out? Thanks again for sharing all this information. KN4FRK, 73s

@hamradiowithkevin Жыл бұрын

Yes that is a 6 inch blue straight through patch cord. Easy to replace or make and super helpful

@daab25 Жыл бұрын

@@hamradiowithkevin Perfect I have all the tools and materials for it. Thank you again.

@westmc45 8 ай бұрын

Do you or anyone here know how I can set this up on my sailboat I have a 70 foot mast and hull length of 47 feet, do I need to have a ground to use this or can I run the ground into the ocean. I would be using this while at anchor not while sailing any help or advice from anyone would be helpful.

@hamradiowithkevin 8 ай бұрын

I would run a vertical wire up your mast and then , away from the mast about a foot, and then drape a counterpoise out the back of the boat.

@Philip-KA4KOE 2 ай бұрын

Do we know how lossy is the hybrid micro?

@hamradiowithkevin 2 ай бұрын

I do not have those numbers, you may want to contact Chameleon for that detail.

@KF7UCK 11 ай бұрын

That hat tape is teasing me like crazy. I want to know what’s underneath it. -Ben in Utah Wanna be my Elmer?

@hamradiowithkevin 11 ай бұрын

Hey Ben, thanks for watching. Under that Tape be Eckles Paving 😉

@NaturalApothecary Жыл бұрын

I have used my MPAS quite a bit. It’s a serious compromise antenna. It extremely convenient to set up as a vertical, but it lacks performance in all configurations over a resonant dipole. I’d argue that if you can use the other configurations, you could just as easily string up a resonant dipole, or a linked dipole. The Chameleon LEFS is a much better performer, imho.