Installation; Compatible Transceivers - Mat-Tuner mAT-180H Instruction Manual

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MAT-TUNER
The rear panel socket used to connect the control cable on the tuner is shown below.
When you make your own customized length control cable, make sure connections are correct.

INSTALLATION

The mAT-180H tuner is designed for indoor operation only. If you use it outdoors (Field
Day, for example), you must protect it from rain or moisture. 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.

COMPATIBLE TRANSCEIVERS

Any Icom 100 watt transceiver that supports the AH-3 or AH-4 Icom tuner protocol can be
connected. . This includes IC-706, 703, 718, 7000, 7100, 7200, 7300, 7410, 746, 756, 7600, 7610
series transceivers.
Any Kenwood 100 watt transceiver that supports the AT-300 Kenwood tuner protocol. This
includes TS-2000, 50, 450, 480SAT (excluding HX version), 570, 590, 850, 870, 990, etc
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the HF/50 MHz antenna jack on the transceiver to the "RF IN" jack on the back of
the mAT-180H, using a 50 ohm coax cable rated 120 watts or greater.
For some transceivers with built-in tuners, such as Kenwood TS-2000 the external tuner must
be connected to the ANT1 jack. Different transceivers handle bypass of internal tuners
differently and vary for which antenna output jack to use. Consult transceiver operation
manual for information.
2. Connect the supplied transceiver control cable to the mini-DIN 4-pin jack on the rear of the
mAT-180H, marked "RADIO". Connect the other end of this cable to the "TUNER" jack on
the rear of the transceiver. For Icom transceivers, the supplied control cable is mAT-CI, with a
four-pin plug for connecting the transceiver. For Kenwood, the optional control cable mAT-
CK, uses a six-pin plug for connecting the transceiver.
3. Connect the antenna feedline coax to the "ANTENNA" jack on the rear of the mAT-180H.
4.
Grounding the mAT-180H tuner will enhance its performance and safety. We recommends
that you connect your tuner to a suitable ground; a common ground rod connected to buried
radials is preferred, but a single ground rod, or a cold water pipe should suffice. We strongly
recommend the use of a properly installed, high quality lightning arrestor on all antenna cables.
Instruction Manual
The wrong connection will cause the tuner not to
work properly, or even be damaged. Long control
cables may cause RF interference to tuner. When
the length requirement is satisfied, the length of
control cable should be shortened as far as possible,
and appropriate anti-interference measures should
be taken.
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