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MFJ -1020C Owner's Manual

MFJ -1020C Owner's Manual

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MFJ-1020C Active Antenna
MFJ-1020C
FEATURES
The compact MFJ-1020C Active Antenna provides amplified reception of
broadcast, short wave, or amateur radio signals from 300 KHz to 40 MHz. It
can be used with the supplied telescoping antenna or with an external wire
antenna of your choice. The MFJ-1020C provides gain, selectivity, and better
reception, both at home, and as a portable unit in the field.
SPECIFICATIONS
Front Panel Indicators
ON/OFF............................ LED mounted on the front panel (activated when a
band is selected with the Band switch).
Front Panel Controls
Gain Control..................... Adjusts Gain from -10 dB to +10 dB
Bypass Switch .................. Selects bypass mode
Band Switch ..................... Six Position for OFF and 5 Bands from .3 MHz to 40
MHz
Tune Control .................... Maximizes the Gain for each of the 5 Bands
Rear Panel Connectors
Input ................................. SO-239 Connector
Output............................... SO-239 Connector
AC Adapter IN ................. 9-12 VDC Input @ 45 mA (3.5 mm plug)
Ground.............................. Wing-nut, rear panel
Other
Frequency Coverage......... 300 KHz to 40 MHz
Antenna ............................ 20" Telescoping Antenna - mounted through hole in
the top (connected to input SO-239 connector). An
external wire antenna plugged into the SO-239 input
requires the removal of the telescoping antenna.
Dimensions....................... 2.5" H x 6.4" W x 3.3" D
Weight .............................. 1 lb.
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Owner's Manual
ACTIVE ANTENNA
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Summary of Contents for MFJ MFJ-1020C

  • Page 1 300 KHz to 40 MHz. It can be used with the supplied telescoping antenna or with an external wire antenna of your choice. The MFJ-1020C provides gain, selectivity, and better reception, both at home, and as a portable unit in the field.
  • Page 2 TU N E P W R O FF B Y P A S S 1. GAIN CONTROL:.....Adjust the gain of the MFJ-1020C from -10 dB to +10 dB. 2. BYPASS SWITCH: ....Connects the Input SO-239 directly to the Output SO-239.
  • Page 3 239 connector located on the back of the unit. (DO NOT HAVE BOTH ANTENNAS CONNECTED AT THE SAME TIME!) 2. Connect a cable from the output of the MFJ-1020C to your receiving equipment. 3. Connect a wire (#18 ga. approx.) from the wing-nut ground to the receiver ground which, in turn, should be connected to an earth ground.
  • Page 4 If the manual does not reference your problem or your problem is not solved by reading the manual you may call MFJ at 662-323-5869. You will be best helped if you have your unit, manual and all information on your station handy so you can answer any questions the technicians may ask.