Michael:
Well, if the guy wants to donate it to you, I'm not sure I'd turn it down,
but you might want to read Colin's comments on his experiences with the
antenna.
Not very encouraging, in my view.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Dane" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 11:20 PM
Subject: Re: CHAMELEON antenna:
> Tom:
>
> I'll definitely let all of you know how it performs if we decide to go
> down
> that route.
> Here's an interesting side note. A private individual is wanting to
> donate
> the new, still in the box, Chameleon to me for use at one of our remote
> antenna installations.
> Yeah...what a deal, huh?
> 73,
>
>
> Michael Dane:
> W7ALX:
> Director of Emergency Communications:
> {City of} Depoe Bay:
> Mobile Emergency Operations.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 4:06 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: CHAMELEON antenna:
>
> Michael:
>
> Well, if you do get one, let us know how it performs.
>
> I always have an open mind on these sorts of things, and do realize the
> need for compromise antennas at times.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Dane" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 11:00 AM
> Subject: Re: CHAMELEON antenna:
>
>
>> Hi Tom,
>> Thank you for your response. The Chameleon is being considered as a
>> possible backup at one of our remote antenna sites. It was brought to my
>> attention by one of the team members. Had never heard of the chameleon,
> or
>> knowledge about it, so thought I would throw it out to the "Blind Hams
>> Think Tank" to see what they might have to say! :)
>> 73
>>
>>
>> Michael Dane:
>> W7ALX:
>> Director of Emergency Communications:
>> {City of} Depoe Bay:
>> Mobile Emergency Operations.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 9:56 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: CHAMELEON antenna:
>>
>> Michael:
>>
>> I had thought of one of those for my RV HF situation, but my gut feeling
>> is
>> that the antenna is an all-purpose kind of antenna which seems a bit too
>> good to be true.
>>
>> I suspect it may work on all bands as claimed, but likely is not very
>> efficient on the lower HF bands--say from 40 on down.
>>
>> However, I am very open to the thoughts of others who may have actually
>> tried one.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Michael Dane" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 11:16 AM
>> Subject: CHAMELEON antenna:
>>
>>
>>> Good morning everyone,
>>> I'm wondering if anyone here on the list has used or any information on
>>> the
>>> Chameleon v11 antenna?
>>> From what I've been told, it is a HF/VHF/UHF vertical. Any info on this
>>> product would be much appreciated.
>>> Thanks, 73:
>>>
>>>
>>> Michael Dane:
>>> W7ALX:
>>> Director Of Emergency Communications:
>>> {City of} Depoe Bay:
>>> Mobile Emergency Operations.
>>>
>>
>
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