Mat-Tuner mAT-30 Instruction Manual

Mat-Tuner mAT-30 Instruction Manual

Hf-ssb automatic antenna tuner

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HF-SSB Automatic Antenna Tuner
INTRODUCTION
The mAT-30 is an automatic tuner intended for use with modern Yaesu transceivers. It works
with some Yaesu transceiver that supports an FC-30 , FC-40 or FC-50 Yaesu tuner; a partial list of
compatible units includes: FT-100,FT-857D,FT-897D,FT-450D,FT-891,FT-950,FT-991. The interface
cable is included. The operating is the same as the method of the Yaesu tuner, which is simple
and convenient. The mAT-30 can work within the range of 3MHz to 54MHz.
The mAT-30 connects to the radio via its CAT/LINEAR jack to control the tuning cycle; the
transceivers Tune button controls the tuner. The CAT/LINEAR jack also powers the tuner, so it
requires no external power supply. The mAT-30 is specially engineered to integrate with your
Yaesu FT-100/857D/897D/450D/891/950/991 HF radio. Tuning is performed when the TUNE
button is pushed on the front of the transceiver and held for one second.
The mAT-30 provides automatic antenna tuning across the entire HF spectrum plus 6 meters,
at power levels up to 120 watts. It will tune dipoles, verticals, Yagis, or virtually any coax-fed
antenna. It will match an amazing range of antennas and impedances, far greater than some
other tuners you may have considered, including the built-in tuners on many radios.
The mAT-30 is specially engineered to integrate with your Yaesu FT-100/857D/897D/450D/
891/950/991 HF radio. The mAT-30 connects to the CAT (Computer Automated Transceiver) port
on the back of the radio. The CAT interface allows an external device such as a PC or the mAT-30
to control the FT-100/857D/897D/450D/891/950/991 by sending it serial commands. The
mAT-30 takes advantage of this interface to simplify the tuning process -- one button push is all
that is needed in order to switch the radio to FM mode, reduce output power, transmit a carrier,
measure the transmit frequency, and then restore the radio to its previous mode and power
level!
The mAT-30 also features advanced memory tuning, providing 16000 memory locations; when
tuning near a previously used frequency it will recall the settings for nearly instant tuning. It
learns your favorite frequencies and bands as you use it. You can also start a tuning cycle
manually whenever necessary.
The mAT-30 has 16,000 frequency memories. When tuning on or near a previously tuned
frequency, the mAT-30 uses "Memory Tune" to recall the previous tuning parameters in a fraction
of a second. If no memorized settings are available, the tuner runs a full tuning cycle, storing the
parameters for memory recall on subsequent tuning cycles on that frequency. In this manner, the
mAT-30 "learns" as it is used, adapting to the bands and frequencies as it goes.
SPECIAL EXPLANATION:
After actual comparison test, mAT-30 is the only tuner that can tune the antenna with
SWR higher than 3 when FT-891 is matched. Even the Yaesu brand tuner can't do it.
Instruction Manual Version V1.2
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  • Page 1 891/950/991 HF radio. The mAT-30 connects to the CAT (Computer Automated Transceiver) port on the back of the radio. The CAT interface allows an external device such as a PC or the mAT-30 to control the FT-100/857D/897D/450D/891/950/991 by sending it serial commands. The...
  • Page 2 RF IN: Connect a 50 ohm coax jumper cable from this standard SO-239 connector to the ANT jack on the back of the transceiver. Radio: This mini-DIN 8-pin connector connects to the supplied radio interface cable, which connects to the mAT-30 tuner port on the transceiver. DC power is also supplied over this jack. 2 / 5...
  • Page 3 8、TX INH INSTALLATION The mAT-30 tuner is designed for indoor operation only; it is not water resistant. If you use it outdoors (Field Day, for example), you must protect it from the rain. Always turn your radio off before plugging or unplugging anything. The radio may be damaged if cables are connected or disconnected while the power is on.
  • Page 4 UP]. OPERATION FROM THE YAESU TRANSCEIVER Press the [A] (TUNE) key to turn the mAT-30 on. “Parentheses” will appear on both sides of the “TUNE” indication, and “TUNR” will appear on the LCD. Press and hold in the [A] (TUNE) key to initiate automatic tuning. The FT-897D/857D transmitter will be activated, a carrier signal will be sent out, and the coils and capacitors in the mAT-30 will be selected/adjusted for optimum SWR.
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