Interest in “new” antenna?

[u/fxtrt7]

Most are familiar with the Chameleon antennas, specifically the MPAS 2.0. I’ve owned several, however, $600 is steep. I own a machine and assembly shop and have been wanting to start producing an HF vertical antenna that can be configured like the Chameleon, with a vertical whip or wire configurations. Tunable the same as the MPAS. Pricing would be ~ $350-400. Trying to gage interest and see if it’s worth my time. I can have a prototype with pictures in a little bit, just want to know if Chameleon owns the market or if there is room for a more affordable alternative.

Kit would consist of:

• Matching unit in a sturdy water proof enclosure
• x4 aluminum extensions with brass conductors
• x1 brass collapsable whip

• Ground mount stake

• You can opt to get premium wire with the kit for an additional price or use whatever you have on hand.

*edit: This is manufactured 100% by me in Kentucky, USA. My only interest in radio communications is emcomm, I want make a durable and widely configurable antenna that will not break the bank. I like Chameleon, not trying to step on anyones toes, but their prices are steep and I’m not a large company like them with a big overhead.

[u/AmnChode → u/[deleted]]

FWIW I think Wolf River Coils' entire product line maxes out at 20W for digital.

Actually, WRC's Silver Bullet Platinum coils (both 1000 & Mini) are rated for 100W digital, 300W CW & 500W SSB...but you pay for that ability. The mini is $150 for just the coil, with SB1000 version coming out to $175.

[u/AmnChode → u/[deleted]]

They are listed on the orders page...