Chameleon P-Loop Measurements

Posted by Richard Newstead on 18th Feb 2017

The Chameleon P-Loop is a popular commercial small transmitting loop antenna. I have bought two to use for propagation experiments using two WSPRlite antenna test systems

The P-Loops have not been bought for any special reason - I doubt that they are significantly worse or better than other similar products. My use of them is not an endorsement of the product. 

Measurements here are simply an aide-memoire for my own experiments. They should be used with caution.

Loop conductor 2.6m LMR400. Conductor diameter 7.39 mm.

18-Feb-2017

Loop s/n 951755 SWR measuring instrument KVE60C Rev D4.01

Antenna in clear area. Centre of loop 3.3 m above ground level. Measurements made at the end of the standard supplied loop cable (approx 3.5 m RG58 with inline common mode choke).

The figures can be used to calculate likely performance using online calculators. Click here for one by Owen Duffy VK1OD.

14.0980 MHz 14.0800 MHz 14.1145 MHz
1.45 1.99 1.99
10.1025 MHz 10.1145 MHz 10.0895 MHz
1.07 1.99 2.0
7.1045 MHz 7.1110 MHz 7.0965 MHz
1.26 1.98 1.99