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 |