Mat-Tuner mAT-180H Instruction Manual

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MAT-TUNER
HF-SSB Automatic Antenna Tuner

INTRODUCTION

The mAT-180H is an automatic tuner intended for use with modern Icom transceivers. It works
with any Icom transceiver that supports an AH-3 or AH-4 Icom tuner; a partial list of compatible
units includes: IC-706, 703, 718, 7000, 7100, 7200, 7300, 7410, 746, 756, 7600 (and all variants).
The interface cable is included. The operating is the same as the method of the Icom tuner, which
is simple and convenient. The mAT-180H can work within the range of 3MHz to 54MHz.
The mAT-180H connects to the radio via its Tuner jack to control the tuning cycle; the
transceivers Tune button controls the tuner. The Tuner jack also powers the tuner, so it requires
no external power supply. The mAT-180H is designed specifically for use with Icom transceivers.
Tuning is performed when the TUNER/CALL button is pushed on the front of the transceiver and
held for one second.
The mAT-180H 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-180H has 16,000 frequency memories. When tuning on or near a previously tuned
frequency, the mAT-180H 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-180H "learns" as it is used, adapting to the bands and frequencies as it goes.

SPECIFICATIONS

- 0.1 to 120 watts SSB and CW peak power, 30 watts on PSK and digital modes, and 100 watts
on 6 meters.
- Latching relays for ultra-low power operation.
- 16,000 memories for instantaneous frequency and band changing.
- Controlled from Icom TUNER/CALL button on radio. Powered from Icom radio.
- Works with most Icom radios that are AH-3 or AH-4 compatible.
- Partial radio list: IC-7000, IC-706 (all), IC-718 (select AH-4), IC-746.
- Tuning time: 0.1 to 5 seconds full tune, 0.1 seconds memory tune.
- 3.0 to 54.0 MHz coverage. Built-in frequency sensor.
- Tunes 5 to 1500 ohm loads.
- For dipoles, verticals, Vees, beams, long wire or any coax-fed antenna.
- Includes interface cable.
- Dimensions: 20cm x 13cm x 4cm (L x W x H).
- Weight: 0.8Kg.
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