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Chameleon Remote Antenna Tuner for Random Wire or Coax Fed Antennas , 1.8-54 MHz, 16K memories, 125W SSB
SKU CHA URT1$398.95NEW PRODUCT1Save this product for later Customer reviews Reviews only from verified customersNo reviews yet. You can buy this product and be the first to leave a review.Share this product with your friendsChameleon Remote Antenna Tuner for Random Wire or Coax Fed Antennas , 1.8-54 MHz, 16K memories, 125W SSBProduct DetailsCHA URT1 (Universal Remote Tuner 1)
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The CHA URT1 is a remote outdoor tuner for almost any type of antenna and any brand or model transceiver. The CHA URT1 is unique in that it can be used for coaxial cable or wire fed antennas. This wide-range tuner will match wire antennas, such as a vertical, random wire antenna, or a long wire antenna. It can also be used with coaxial-fed antennas, like an Inverted “V” or dipole. Also, the CHA URT1 does not need a transceiver-specific control cable, so it works with any brand or model of transceiver. The rugged Tuner Unit is weatherproof and designed to be permanently installed outdoors at or near the antenna feed point, so loss due to high SWR on the feedline is avoided.
The CHA URT1 covers 1.8 – 54.0 MHz and has 16,000 memories for quick recall and tuning with previously used settings. It can match any antenna with an impedance of 5 to 1,500 Ohms within seconds and can handle up to 125W SSB Phone & CW, 100W SSB Phone & CW on 50 MHz, 60W all other modes (see specifications). The CHA URT1 consists of two units: a Coupler Unit and the Tuner Unit. The Tuner Unit is in a rugged weatherproof housing and contains the antenna matching network and controller. It is normally installed outside at or near the antenna feed point. The Coupler Unit contains the operator controls and status indicators. It uses a bias-T circuit to send power and control signals to the remote Tuner Unit over the connecting coaxial cable, so there is no need to order or install a separate transceiver-specific control cable. The Coupler Unit is not weatherproof and must be installed inside near the operator and transceiver.
Chemeleon tuners use latching relays. Once the tuner is tuned the relay's latch and power is turned off. It saves on battery drain. The tuned frequency will be stored in memory. When you change frequency or bands you need to apply power and energize the tuning process again. If the frequency is in memory the tuning process will be quick!
WE RECOMMEND TO INSTALL A RFI CHOKE SUCH AS THE MC-1-500 AT THE FEED POINT OF THE TUNER.
Consist of:
1 X Universal Remote Tuner 1
1 X Coupler Unit
1 X 12V Hardwire Power Cord
2 X U-Bolt Attachment Brackets and Hardware
2 X U-Bolt(1/4" x 1-3/4" x 3")
Specifications
- Frequency Range: 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
- Power Handling:
- HF: 125W SSB/CW
- 6M: 100W SSB/CW
- All other modes: 60W
- Tuning Power Range: 0.5 - 15W
- Tuning Time: 5 seconds for full tune: 0.1 Second for memory tune.
- Memory: 16,000 frequencies
- Power Supply: 12-14 DC, 1A
- Temperature Range: Approximately 14°F (-10°C) to 140°F (60°C)
- Turner Unit Dimensions: 8.8 X 5.1 X 1.8 inches (223mm X 130mm X 45mm)
- Tuner Unit Weight: 38.8 oz (1100g)
- Coupler Unit Dimensions: 5.0 X 4.1 X 7 inches (128mm X 105mm X 43mm)
- Coupler Unit Weight: 14.1 oz (400g)
- Current consumption: 500mA or less
- Magnetic latching relay. Once the tuner is tuned the relay's latch and power is turned off. It saves on battery drain. The tuned frequency will be stored in memory. When you change frequency or bands you need to apply power and energize the tuning process again. If the frequency is in memory the tuning process will be quick !
Optional:
1 X 12V power supply
1 X 3ft of 50 Ohm stranded center conductor RG-8X with PL-259 Connectors between tuner and coax fed antenna
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Chameleon Remote Antenna Tuner for Random Wire or Coax Fed Antennas , 1.8-54 MHz, 16K memories, 125W SSB
CHA URT1 (Universal Remote Tuner 1)
_________________________________
The CHA URT1 is a remote outdoor tuner for almost any type of antenna and any brand or model transceiver. The CHA URT1 is unique in that it can be used for coaxial cable or wire fed antennas. This wide-range tuner will match wire antennas, such as a vertical, random wire antenna, or a long wire antenna. It can also be used with coaxial-fed antennas, like an Inverted “V” or dipole. Also, the CHA URT1 does not need a transceiver-specific control cable, so it works with any brand or model of transceiver. The rugged Tuner Unit is weatherproof and designed to be permanently installed outdoors at or near the antenna feed point, so loss due to high SWR on the feedline is avoided.
The CHA URT1 covers 1.8 – 54.0 MHz and has 16,000 memories for quick recall and tuning with previously used settings. It can match any antenna with an impedance of 5 to 1,500 Ohms within seconds and can handle up to 125W SSB Phone & CW, 100W SSB Phone & CW on 50 MHz, 60W all other modes (see specifications). The CHA URT1 consists of two units: a Coupler Unit and the Tuner Unit. The Tuner Unit is in a rugged weatherproof housing and contains the antenna matching network and controller. It is normally installed outside at or near the antenna feed point. The Coupler Unit contains the operator controls and status indicators. It uses a bias-T circuit to send power and control signals to the remote Tuner Unit over the connecting coaxial cable, so there is no need to order or install a separate transceiver-specific control cable. The Coupler Unit is not weatherproof and must be installed inside near the operator and transceiver.
Chemeleon tuners use latching relays. Once the tuner is tuned the relay's latch and power is turned off. It saves on battery drain. The tuned frequency will be stored in memory. When you change frequency or bands you need to apply power and energize the tuning process again. If the frequency is in memory the tuning process will be quick!
WE RECOMMEND TO INSTALL A RFI CHOKE SUCH AS THE MC-1-500 AT THE FEED POINT OF THE TUNER.
Consist of:
1 X Universal Remote Tuner 1
1 X Coupler Unit
1 X 12V Hardwire Power Cord
2 X U-Bolt Attachment Brackets and Hardware
2 X U-Bolt(1/4" x 1-3/4" x 3")
Specifications
- Frequency Range: 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
- Power Handling:
- HF: 125W SSB/CW
- 6M: 100W SSB/CW
- All other modes: 60W
- Tuning Power Range: 0.5 - 15W
- Tuning Time: 5 seconds for full tune: 0.1 Second for memory tune.
- Memory: 16,000 frequencies
- Power Supply: 12-14 DC, 1A
- Temperature Range: Approximately 14°F (-10°C) to 140°F (60°C)
- Turner Unit Dimensions: 8.8 X 5.1 X 1.8 inches (223mm X 130mm X 45mm)
- Tuner Unit Weight: 38.8 oz (1100g)
- Coupler Unit Dimensions: 5.0 X 4.1 X 7 inches (128mm X 105mm X 43mm)
- Coupler Unit Weight: 14.1 oz (400g)
- Current consumption: 500mA or less
- Magnetic latching relay. Once the tuner is tuned the relay's latch and power is turned off. It saves on battery drain. The tuned frequency will be stored in memory. When you change frequency or bands you need to apply power and energize the tuning process again. If the frequency is in memory the tuning process will be quick !
Optional:
1 X 12V power supply
1 X 3ft of 50 Ohm stranded center conductor RG-8X with PL-259 Connectors between tuner and coax fed antenna
1:1 feed line Chokes (also known as feed line current chokes, common mode chokes, line isolators, current mode chokes, and 1:1 baluns/ununs) are available in kit form or assembled form in a weatherproof Current Unun and Balun Enclosure which we call a CUBE™. All 1:1 chokes are ferrite based and are designed for 50 ohm coaxial cable input and 50 ohm output. 1:1 Ferrite toroidal or bead chokes have a higher choking impedance than our popular Sleeve Chokes and various models are available for specific frequency ranges and power levels.
1:1 Chokes are useful for choking common mode currents that may flow on the exterior of the coax cable shield while allowing the signals on the interior of the shield and the center conductor to flow unaffected and keeping the common mode current on the antenna. They isolate the coax shield and prevent it from becoming part of the antenna system.
1:1 Chokes are useful between balanced lines for center fed dipoles at their fundamental frequency (468/f (MHz), beam antennas with a 50 ohm balanced driven element, G5RV, loops, yagis, NVIS antennas, mobile installations, portable antennas and anywhere common mode current (or RFI) is a problem. They are also helpful between transmitter and linear amplifier or between linear amp and antenna tuner or as isolation chokes where higher choking impedance is needed (in the range of 2K-7K ohms).
1:1 Chokes are also very useful as feed line current chokes at the “radio end” of the antenna (we call them coax noise filters) where they choke/filter common mode current induced onto the coax shield from radiated waves (from your antenna, and other sources such as DSL routers, computer devices, plasma TVs, etc. originating in your house or your neighbor’s house). For RFI issues see RFI/EMI Solutions for general use or for specific radios and devices.
For best results we recommend a 1:1 choke at the “antenna end” of the coax and a coax noise filter at the “radio end” of the coax. (A side benefit is a reduction in noise level caused by common mode currents). 1:1 chokes are also available as Sleeve Chokes (Slip on or Snap on) for ease of installation and light weight on the antenna.