I purchased the F-Loop 3.0 from Chameleon a few days ago and it should be here today. I have watched all your videos regarding it and you have given me enough information and tips to get my new antenna up and running quickly and effectively. Thank you so much for covering these topics, they do help a lot! 73's de AL9G.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse Their web site says the tuner for the 2.0 will be available later this year. That said, I have the 2.0 but what are the differences between it and the 3.0 ?
pretty cool gizmo but I'm not sure if I could justify the cost unless I planned to use it alot. I'm all for new tools to help and advance features and save time. Oh, maybe the final release will be fully waterproof.
The F-LOOP 3.0 will never get fully waterproof. The capacitor will not allow it. We're talking about capacitor plates that are few thousands of an inch close to each other. Can't be installed for several days outdoor without, under rain and snow without causing serious humidity and shorts issues.
Funny. I homebrewed something like that first summer of COVID. Used an eBay motor speed controller & could tune it pretty easy. Planned on going POTA with it. Never got that far. Nice video, again amigo. 73 de W8IJN
Message from Carl is that there isn’t really a max length. At some point there is based on the power going through the unit, but it’s safe to say 30’ no issue.
Josh, I have a question completely off topic that I would appreciate your assistance with? Regarding the frequency limitation of the Japanese Yaesu FT-100D. I mistakingly bought one on eBay not knowing the VHF/UHF range is limited to the Japanese market and is baked into the firmware of the radio. Ergo, the removal of jumpers R6035 and R6036 will not work to open up the frequency range allowed in the US. However, I have read of another option apropos replacing the control board or CPU of the Japanese version and replacing them with the subsequent components from a U.S. or UK version. Have you heard of this, know how to do it, know of someone who can help, or at least point me in the right direction? This is a great little radio and is in mint condition but in its current state will not work for the application I bought it for because the repeaters I like to connect to are out of range of the current VHF settings. The intent was to do a mobile shack-in-the-box for half the cost of used 857Ds… as it stands now this would only be about 80% effective.
I think this Chameleon remote loop antenna will sell well in Japan. IC-705 seem to be very popular radio in Japan, due to Japanese license requirement, which does not allow more than 50 watts on non-stationary use, other than fixed address. and 4th class is limited to 10 watts in HF , while 4th class is majority of licensee in Japan. Japanese Ham do not know about much about Loop antenna, many don't know even it exist. and they often talks about getting suitable antenna they can operate HF from their balcony. I am in contact with Japanese Ham Radio youtuber JH5MNL , if you want to invite him on your show, or if you want to be in his show. it may be interesting show to both Japanese and American Ham. AG6JU
The CHA loops look great for radios without internal atus. What's the weight difference between the 2.0 and 3.0, since the p loop isn't on their website anymore?
how does the tuning motor handle stop limits on the cap? i set up a wireless (433MHz) tuning unit using a reduction drive and a AL-705, and don't have to worry about stepping because the tuning cap rotates 360 degrees
@@Chameleon_Antenna tks! that is good info and certainly ensures no motor or cap damage... looking forward to the wireless option (i tried a wired remote but too much rf)
Excellent! We’ll order 500 units from you with same quality built, materials and machining tolerance. Must be compatible 2.0 with adapter and 3.0. PCB must be equipped with a SWR module sensor for 2023 automatic tuning adapter. ETA 60 required. Send email to us for PO.
@@HamRadioCrashCourse just seems like a lot of work for an antenna . I am just starting out , and I guess I’m naive to all of the facets of this awesome hobby. The whole aspect of this loop baffles me , it’s huge , cumbersome , and looks like all hell to operate . I just don’t see how this is fun at all
@@voodoo4426 what you’ll eventually understand is some RU-vid creators never dislike any new invention or product. To them every new thing sent to them free for review is a miracle. Keep your skepticism as it will serve you well.