garbage, steer clear lol.
It's not even worth the time it would take to take it out of the box and
deploy it.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Dane" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 9:20 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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