Mat-Tuner mAT-30 Instruction Manual

Mat-Tuner mAT-30 Instruction Manual

Automatic tuner for yaesu transceivers

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Automatic Tuner For YAESU Transceivers

INTRODUCTION

The mAT-30 is an automatic tuner intended for use with modern YAESU transceivers, the
operating is the same as the method of the YAESU tuner, which is simple and convenient. 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,
FT-991A,FTDX-3000. Other models of YAESU transceivers have not yet been verified, but if they
can use FC-30/40/50, they can also use mAT-30. We will continue to verify more YAESU
transceiver models and add them to the support list. Some old YAESU transceivers, such as
FT-80C, FT-757, can't use mAT-30.
At present, the mAT-30 does not support FT-817/818. If you operate them, you can choose another
tuner: mAT-10, which is specially designed for QRP transceivers and perfectly supports FT-817/
818 and other QRP devices.
The menu options of YAESU transceivers may need to be changed to support external tuners. You
can visit our website to learn more about the menu settings of each different type of transceiver.
We will continue to validate more models of Yaesu transceivers and publish their menu settings
for tuners on our website.
The mAT-30 can work within the range of 1.8MHz to 54MHz, 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 transceivers.
The tuner is connected to the CAT/LINEAR port of the transceiver through control cable mAT-CY.
The transceivers Tune button controls the tuner. The CAT/LINEAR jack also powers the tuner, so
it requires no external power supply. Tuning is performed when the [A](or [TUNE]) button is
pushed on the front of the transceiver and held for one second. The control cables mAT-CY are
provided with tuners, and users do not need to buy them separately.
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. You can also start a
tuning cycle manually whenever necessary.
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 V3.0
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mAT-30

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  • Page 1 In this manner, the mAT-30 "learns" as it is used, adapting to the bands and frequencies as it goes. You can also start a tuning cycle manually whenever necessary.
  • Page 2 ANT jack on the back of the transceiver. RADIO: This mini-DIN 8-pin connector connects to the supplied transceiver control cable mAT-CY, which connects to the mAT-30 tuner port on the transceiver. DC power is also supplied over this jack. GND: Connect to antenna system ground.
  • Page 3 8、TX INH INSTALLATION The mAT-30 tuner is designed for indoor operation only, it is not waterproof. If you use it outdoors (Field Day, for example), you must protect it from the rain. Always turn your transceiver off before plugging or unplugging anything. The transceiver may be damaged if cables are connected or disconnected while the power is on.
  • Page 4 FC-40 or FC-50 tuners. We will collect these settings one after another and publish them on our website for users of mAT-30 to read. You can find this information on the mAT-30 page of our website. Following is an example of FT-857D to illustrate the settings of these menus.
  • Page 5 Press and hold in the [A] (TUNE) key to initiate automatic tuning. The FT-897D/857D transceiver 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. When tuning is complete, the transmission will cease, and you will be ready for operation on this frequency.

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