Chameleon PRV Review - Fire Trucks POTA Edition

CHA MULTI CONFIGURATION COIL
The core component of the CHA PRV antenna, known as the CHA MCC (Multi Configuration Coil), serves as its foundation. The CHA PRV antenna is skillfully engineered and built to withstand rugged conditions, making it particularly suited for demanding portable applications such as Parks On the Air (POTA), Summits On the Air (SOTA), and other outdoor radio pursuits that necessitate an antenna that's both efficient and easily transportable. This antenna is also an excellent choice for radio enthusiasts who reside in environments like RVs, apartments, or condos, where space is limited to a small balcony or patio.
Chameleon Antenna has designed the CHA PRV to perfectly complement the latest generation of compact multi-band/multi-mode QRP transceivers, including models like the Icom IC-705, Xiegu G90 or X6100, LAB 599 TX500, and the Yaesu FT-817/818.
SPECS
Power Handling: 500W SSB 300W CW 200W DATA
Materials: Anodize Aluminum OD Green, White Delrin, Stainless Steel and Silver Plated Copper wire
Bands Coverage: 2M to 40M with the SS58
DIMENSIONS
Diameter = 1 1/4"
Length Collapsed = 12 1/2"
Length Extended = 19 1/2"
Weight = 0.94 lb.
CHA MCC
1 X CHA MULTICONFIGURATION COIL
CHA PRV SOTA (LIGHT KIT)
1 X CHA MCC (Coil)
1 X CHA SS58
1 X CHA SPIKE MOUNT
1 X CHA PUCK HUB
4 X CHA TENT STAKES
4 X CHA B-RADIAL (12'6")
4 X CHA WINDERS
1 X CHA WW RADIAL (34')
1 X CHA TRIPOD ADAPTOR
1 X CHA 12' COAX w/ integrated RFI Choke
CHA PRV POTA (HEAVY KIT)
1 X CHA MCC (Coil)
1 X CHA SS58
1 X CHA SPIKE MOUNT
1 X CHA PUCK HUB
4 X CHA TENT STAKES
4 X CHA B-RADIAL (12'6")
4 X CHA WINDERS
1 X CHA WW RADIAL (34')
1 X CHA TRIPOD ADAPTOR
1 X CHA EXTENDER12
1 X CHA UCM
1 X CHA 12' COAX w/ integrated RFI Choke
USER GUIDE
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[@Chameleon_Antenna]

Make sure to look in the user guide because the number of radials needed isn't always 4 on all band.

[@VE3IPS]

I added another 4 to my load out.

[@christianknight2905]

If running 20w or less, how close can I mount this to where I am sitting? Corner of picnic table that I am seated at? I just got the black mcc and was interested in the 12ft w/ choke for starting pota.

[@johnleonardelli_VE3IPS]

@@christianknight2905 there should be no concerns unless maybe 1 ft away at low power using SSB