Love the chance to see a hands on factory. The wire winding part reminded me of a tour of Western Electric years ago where they made the massive wiring bundles for phone cables. That and how the got the insulation costings on the wires with the multiple colors of stripes on them. nice video!
Polylactic acid can start warping at a consistent 111 degrees, but is fine for prototyping and fit-testing. Cura is my preferred slicer! Great to see the innovative approach!
Having have worked for Kiwa building AM Loops, I must say this is quite the operation. Much more than two stoners sitting in a garage soldering things and listening to Yes.
I've built my own similar design to this--but there's no denying the quality workmanship represented in this video by Chameleon. I wish we didn't have to choose between patriotism and thrift when making such choices. This is a quality operation top-to-bottom.
I don't understand how someone can Thumb Down a video like that... Anyways, their manufacturing process is very impressive! Their product is definitively not made on a kitchen table corner like 75% to 85% of the current amateur radio products on the market!
Recently bought my first brand new HF rig ever, likely the last too.... needed an antenna that wouldnt attract too much attention, easy to set up, and would tune up on most or all HF bands reasonably. I hadn't heard much about Chameleon Antennas, but after seeing them for sale in a few different places I decided to give the Emcomm II a try since it seemed like a short wire length overall compaired to others, and end fed half waves or random wires seem to work well for some guys. I havent had it set up yet, but will be upgrading my license this week so I'm hoping to give it a try in the next few days finally, I plan to use an rf choke as well as running counterpoise wires so it wont need to use the coax shield for that. From what I've seen, I think it will work well, especially as part of my portable set up. Even if I find that something else is better for my base set up at home, I feel like the Emcomm II will still be very useful for taking my little show on the road... Always cool to get a little behind the scenes peak at the place some of our favorite gear is made, and a bit of what goes into designing and manufacturing the things we use.
Great tour. Hey, Josh, I need some Chameleon help. I recently purchased “CHA EMCOMM II QRP” antenna. It came with zero documentation. I figured I would get the information from the website. Wrong. The antenna is no longer on the website. I opened the enclosure to look at the transformer. It looks like 3 to 1 windings or 9:1 unun. I expected a 49:1 unun as I thought this was a EFHW antenna. They call it a QRP antenna, but I have no idea how much power it can handle. The website has no contact info for help. So, I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions would be appreciated.. 73.
Im a little late to the party, but I recently bought the Emcomm II and I was under the impression that it is a 5:1 transformer, but I could be wrong about that.
Curious, I wonder if the raw metals are melted/manufactured (buy America) in the USA? Was my job at one time to verify all that paperwork for federal jobs.
Love to see them make a HiQ substitute 6-160 motorized coil with internal roller that doesn’t use polycarbonate with gets destroyed in the sun and brine used on the east coast. Let’s say 1-1.5kw pep ☺️plus hiQ isn’t in production to hams just military contracts 😡
@@forgetyourlife Yup. It turned out that the Mast's hole for the top mount didn't match. Chameleon told me to make new holes on the mast! I was like, nope this is not manufactured correctly and it cost too much for it not to work. Then they wanted more pictures and were not sure what to do. Eventually they blamed the person who made the holes on the mast and shipped a new mast which worked perfectly. I wasn't sure why they couldn't believe me in the first place. The mast is solid. I haven't had time installing it yet, but sure can't wait to see what the weight capability.
@@cornbread-KO5RN We've the BEST customer service - PERIOD! We can't please everyone, that's for sure but after been in business for over 15 years and served several dozens of thousands of customers all around the world I will take that a a win!
How is their warranty?? I purchased the MPAS 2.0 2 years ago and the string for the Cha Mil 2.0 snapped and didn’t want to replace or fix. They gave me the option to purchase one
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I love to see these products being made in the USA. Thanks for the tour Josh.
Impressive operation. Precision = Quality. Excellent!
Excellent tour, Josh ! It was really cool to see the shop and hear George describe the system.
Nice video man
I have a new in the box chameleon that I haven’t put up yet. If it ever stops snowing and the temps get high enough to melt I can put it up
Love the chance to see a hands on factory. The wire winding part reminded me of a tour of Western Electric years ago where they made the massive wiring bundles for phone cables. That and how the got the insulation costings on the wires with the multiple colors of stripes on them. nice video!
That's some good looking stuff. I like that foldable whip!
Josh, many thanks for this nice video. Impressive operation, we are happy to be their reseller in Europe! :)
Any time!
Polylactic acid can start warping at a consistent 111 degrees, but is fine for prototyping and fit-testing. Cura is my preferred slicer! Great to see the innovative approach!
Having have worked for Kiwa building AM Loops, I must say this is quite the operation. Much more than two stoners sitting in a garage soldering things and listening to Yes.
Which in itself sounds like a great way to spend time. Rush would work just as well.
Good point about the bright colors especially for POTA
I've built my own similar design to this--but there's no denying the quality workmanship represented in this video by Chameleon. I wish we didn't have to choose between patriotism and thrift when making such choices. This is a quality operation top-to-bottom.
Buying Chameleon starts an entire chain on on-shore economic activity, that's for sure.
It absolutely does.
No discount code? 😂. Awesome video, love their products
How about red Delran like used in bushings for Brunswick ball return system Some manufacturers use white some red
I don't understand how someone can Thumb Down a video like that... Anyways, their manufacturing process is very impressive! Their product is definitively not made on a kitchen table corner like 75% to 85% of the current amateur radio products on the market!
Interesting video but Josh talking too much, I would have like to hear the gentleman explain his operations. I gave it a thumbs up.
Yeah, the interviewer needs to shut up and let the guy explain.
Recently bought my first brand new HF rig ever, likely the last too.... needed an antenna that wouldnt attract too much attention, easy to set up, and would tune up on most or all HF bands reasonably. I hadn't heard much about Chameleon Antennas, but after seeing them for sale in a few different places I decided to give the Emcomm II a try since it seemed like a short wire length overall compaired to others, and end fed half waves or random wires seem to work well for some guys. I havent had it set up yet, but will be upgrading my license this week so I'm hoping to give it a try in the next few days finally, I plan to use an rf choke as well as running counterpoise wires so it wont need to use the coax shield for that. From what I've seen, I think it will work well, especially as part of my portable set up. Even if I find that something else is better for my base set up at home, I feel like the Emcomm II will still be very useful for taking my little show on the road... Always cool to get a little behind the scenes peak at the place some of our favorite gear is made, and a bit of what goes into designing and manufacturing the things we use.
I'm stl hoping that one day y'all will sell the new F-Loop matchbox separately because I have everything else from my 2.0
Josh, let the man talk.
I did.
It would be really cool if you guys could show porta masts. I want to buy one, but pictures just don't really show what it looks like.
No tour/discussion of the EMCOMM III? :(
I just bought one this year; my first HF antenna -would love to see how it's made
Great tour. Hey, Josh, I need some Chameleon help. I recently purchased “CHA EMCOMM II QRP” antenna. It came with zero documentation. I figured I would get the information from the website. Wrong. The antenna is no longer on the website. I opened the enclosure to look at the transformer. It looks like 3 to 1 windings or 9:1 unun. I expected a 49:1 unun as I thought this was a EFHW antenna. They call it a QRP antenna, but I have no idea how much power it can handle. The website has no contact info for help. So, I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions would be appreciated.. 73.
Email them via their website.
It’s the same thing than the EMCOMM II.
Im a little late to the party, but I recently bought the Emcomm II and I was under the impression that it is a 5:1 transformer, but I could be wrong about that.
Curious, I wonder if the raw metals are melted/manufactured (buy America) in the USA? Was my job at one time to verify all that paperwork for federal jobs.
That machine with the tube screen looks so sick
Where's Carl?!
I don't do video! I prefer to see other people shining in front of the camera!
Cannon plugs!
Let the guy talk.
I did.
Love to see them make a HiQ substitute 6-160 motorized coil with internal roller that doesn’t use polycarbonate with gets destroyed in the sun and brine used on the east coast. Let’s say 1-1.5kw pep ☺️plus hiQ isn’t in production to hams just military contracts 😡
Great video! Great to hear some behind the scenes super secret things to come! JK! Great content as always! De K1MAZ
Glad you enjoyed!
Hopefully they fixed their quality control. Had some issues with their mast, but it took a while for them to fix the issue.
The Porta mast?
@@forgetyourlife Yup. It turned out that the Mast's hole for the top mount didn't match. Chameleon told me to make new holes on the mast! I was like, nope this is not manufactured correctly and it cost too much for it not to work. Then they wanted more pictures and were not sure what to do. Eventually they blamed the person who made the holes on the mast and shipped a new mast which worked perfectly. I wasn't sure why they couldn't believe me in the first place. The mast is solid. I haven't had time installing it yet, but sure can't wait to see what the weight capability.
Stop interrupting....let your guest talk. HE's (they're) the people with the expertise.
I hate videos like this, they cost me way too much
If does make you want to reach for your wallet
Neeeeed more Chameleon antennas.... MPASlight not enough.
Had a real joke of a conversation way back when they sold the variable loop kits. Owner treated me like crap. Will never consider buying again.
@@cornbread-KO5RN We've the BEST customer service - PERIOD! We can't please everyone, that's for sure but after been in business for over 15 years and served several dozens of thousands of customers all around the world I will take that a a win!
@@cornbread-KO5RN LOL what’s the saying again… oh yeah - don’t feed the trolls.
@@cornbread-KO5RN All opinion. I'll have mine and you have yours. No problem with that. But my money is not going there. Period.
@@Chameleon_Antenna Take it any way you want you are never getting a dime from me again.
How is their warranty?? I purchased the MPAS 2.0 2 years ago and the string for the Cha Mil 2.0 snapped and didn’t want to replace or fix. They gave me the option to purchase one
We've 1 year warranty with normal wear and use which is standard!
How about red Delran like used in bushings for Brunswick ball return system Some manufacturers use white some red