Chameleon BV portable vertical antenna
Available from 31.03.2025
Top Features
- 40 - 10 m
- Set up in under 10 minutes
- Up to 300 watts (SSB) power handling
Supply Scope
- CHA SS17 telescopic antenna, 5.2 m
- CHA Spike Mount
- CHA Puck Hub
- CHA B-radials, 4 x 3.75 m
- CHA Tent Stakes (“tent pegs”), 4 x
- 3.5 m coax cable with RFI choke
The Chameleon CHA BV (Basic Vertical) is a resonant vertical antenna that can be tuned to individual frequency bands between 40 and 10 meters. It consists of high-quality components, including the CHA spike mount, antenna base, four 3.75 m long CHA B radials, CHA SS17 antenna telescope, length 5.2 m, a center loading coil, CHA puck hub, four tent pegs and an approx. 3.6 m long coaxial cable with RFI choke.
Thanks to its modular design, the CHA BV allows flexible adaptation to different environmental conditions and propagation characteristics. This versatility ensures optimum performance under different operating conditions. With a set-up time of less than 10 minutes, small transport dimensions and low weight, the antenna is ideal for portable applications. The BV supports an output of up to 300 W SSP (phonetic) and 200 W for CW and digital modes and offers a reliable connection over the frequency range from 6.9 to 30 MHz.
The SWR is specified by the manufacturer with a value of better than 2.0:1, depending on the selected configuration, frequency and location.
The Chameleon CHA BV sets a new standard in the adaptability and performance of portable antennas, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of applications.
Product Name | BV |
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Mono-/Multiband | Multiband |
Brand | Chameleon |
Supported Bands | 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, 11m, 10m |
Height | 5.2 |
Max. Power [W] | 300 W |
Frequency Range | 7 - 30 MHz |
Antenna Type | Omni-directional Antenna |
Design of antenna | Portable antenna, vertical |
Connector | SO-239 |
CHAMELEON ANTENNA 155 Glendale Ave S-17B Sparks, Nevada 89431, [email protected], +1 775-742-5165, chameleonantenna.com
WiMo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH, Am Gäxwald 14, 76863 Herxheim, Tel. +49 (0)7276 9668–0, E-Mail: [email protected], Internet: www.wimo.com

Available from 31.03.2025