POTA Pounder vs Chameleon Spike Mount: which ground spike mount is right for you?
Looking at the Chameleon Antenna CHA Spike Mount (also listed as CHA SPIKE MOUNT)? Here’s how it compares with the POTA Pounder, using each seller’s published specs.
Quick answer
Choose the Chameleon Spike Mount if you run a Chameleon MPAS or Hybrid antenna and often set up in sand or very loose soil.
Choose the POTA Pounder if you want coax and radials connected at the mount, a lower price, or easy US shipping.
We make the POTA Pounder, so we’ve been careful to say where the Chameleon Spike Mount does better too.
Specs side by side
| Feature | POTA Pounder (ours) | Chameleon Spike Mount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 (plate only) to $42.99 (complete kit with spike) | About €76 in Europe; hard to find in the US when we checked |
| Spike material | Solid stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Spike length | About 8.5 in (22 cm) | About 15 in (38 cm) |
| Spike thickness | 3/8 in or M10 (about 10 mm) | Not listed |
| Spike-to-plate thread | Your choice: 3/8-24 or M10 | One piece (no separate plate) |
| Antenna thread | 3/8-24 (M10 antennas need an adapter) | 3/8-24 |
| Coax connector | SO-239 elbow | None built in |
| Radial connections | Quick-disconnect terminals | One thumb screw for a counterpoise wire |
| Weight | 12.5 oz complete (spike alone 6.7 oz) | About 12 oz (3/4 lb) |
| Can you buy parts separately? | Yes: plate only, plate with SO-239, or complete kit | Replacement thumb screw only |
| Where to buy | Ham Radio Dude on Etsy | Chameleon dealers (one UK dealer lists it as discontinued) |
Where the Chameleon Spike Mount does better
- Longest spike here (about 15 in), the best hold in loose soil or sand.
- Made to match Chameleon’s MPAS and Hybrid antenna bases.
- One solid piece, nothing to unscrew or lose.
Where the POTA Pounder does better
- Built-in SO-239 connector, so coax plugs straight into the mount.
- Quick-disconnect terminals for several radials instead of one thumb screw.
- Costs much less, and you can buy only the plate.
- Easy to buy in the US.
What POTA Pounder owners say
Been using this a lot and it was well worth it to me. Built tough unlike aluminum spikes I’ve found sold through big billionaires are us websites. Thank you!
Great devices as usual! Amazing guy!
Well made, sturdy and great concept with the 90 degree angle connector.
See it in use
Common questions
Is the POTA Pounder a good alternative to the Chameleon Spike Mount?
For many operators, yes. The POTA Pounder is a good pick if you want coax and radials connected at the mount, a lower price, or easy US shipping. The Chameleon Spike Mount is the better pick if you run a Chameleon MPAS or Hybrid antenna and often set up in sand or very loose soil.
What is the main difference between the POTA Pounder and the Chameleon Spike Mount?
The Chameleon Spike Mount: longest spike here (about 15 in), the best hold in loose soil or sand. The POTA Pounder: built-in SO-239 connector, so coax plugs straight into the mount.
Do I still need radials with a ground spike mount?
Yes, for most vertical antennas. The spike holds the antenna up, but pushing metal into the ground is not a good RF ground by itself. Clip a few radial wires to the mount’s terminals and lay them out on the ground.
What does 3/8-24 mean?
It is the standard thread on most portable HF verticals and mobile whips: 3/8 inch wide, 24 threads per inch. M10 is the metric thread some antennas use instead.
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Where these specs come from
- Moonraker: CHA Spike Mount (specs)
- WiMo: Chameleon Spike Mount
- Our own specs come from our product listings.
We checked every listing on October 30, 2026. Prices and stock change often, so check the seller before you buy. Where a seller doesn’t publish a spec, we say “Not listed” instead of guessing. Spot a mistake? Message us on Etsy and we’ll fix it.
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