45 Automatic Antenna Tuners Yaesu of ers a pair of antenna tuners to complement its base and portable radios. These compact tuners cover 1.5-54 MHz and handle 100 watts. Switching bands is easy, thanks to the tuners’ memory storage and laser-fast tuning. YSU-FC-30 Antenna Tuner for FT-857/897 ........................................$249.99 YSU-FC-40 Antenna Tuner for FTDX-1200/300 and FT-450/857 ......$329.99 Antenna Tuners 300, 600 and 1,500 Watt Remote Autotuners These automatic tuners are mounted in durable, weather resistant hard-plastic cases for remote outdoor applications. They cover 1.8 to 30 MHz, use heavy- duty 16 amp/1,000 volt relays, and feature a highly ef icient L-network. They also include the MFJ-4117 Bias-Tee Power Injector to send DC down your coax. 1,500 Watt Legal Limit Remote Autotuner The MFJ-998RT IntelliTuner™ lets you rapidly tune almost any unbalanced or single-wire antenna automatically. Balanced feedlines may be used with an MFJ-912 1.5 kW 4:1 balun connected to the MFJ-998RT antenna output. MFJ’s algorithms give you fast tuning with more than 20,000 non-volatile VirtualAntenna™ memories. You can save settings for several antennas, allowing you to move your tuner between antennas or to dif erent locations without losing the old settings. Includes a switched-L network with wide matching capability, 1.8 to 30 MHz coverage, backlit LCD display and heavy-duty 16 amp/1,000-volt relays. It is rated at 1,500 watts SSB/CW and will match impedances from 12 to 1,600 Ω (SWR up to 32:1). MFJ-4117 Bias-Tee Power Injector included. MFJ-998RT 1,500 Watt Legal Limit Remote Autotuner ......................... $949.95 600 Watt Remote Autotuner The MFJ-994BRT IntelliTuner™ is a 600 watt remote automatic antenna tuning unit similar in size to the MFJ-993BRT. At 600 watts, it’s a perfect match for Ameritron’s solid state ALS-600/S solid state amplifier and popular tube-type AL-811/H amplifiers. Eliminate extra feedline loss caused by SWR by tuning your antenna outdoors at its feedpoint. This tuner includes the MFJ-4117 Bias-Tee Power Injector. The MFJ-994BRT lets you quickly tune any 12-1,600 Ω antenna, balanced or unbalanced, automatically. MFJ-994BRT 600 Watt Remote Autotuner ................................................ $499.95 300 Watt Remote Autotuner The MFJ-993BRT IntelliTuner™ is a automatic antenna tuning unit mounted in a durable hard-plastic case. Measuring 9.25" W x 3" H x 14.25" D, it covers 1.8 to 30 MHz, has heavy-duty 16 amp/1,000-volt relays and is a highly ef icient L-network. It also includes the MFJ-4117 Bias-Tee Power Injector. It’s intended to be mounted outside at the feedpoint of your antenna, providing a 50 Ω match to your coaxial cable feedline and eliminating additional feedline loss caused by SWR. The MFJ-993BRT lets you quickly tune any 6-1,600 Ω antenna, balanced or unbalanced, automatically. MFJ-993BRT 300 Watt Remote Autotuner ................................................ $399.95 See page 58 for convenient DX Engineering Remote Antenna Tuner Mounting Kits. mAT-TUNER Antenna Tuners A proud member of the venerable Vibroplex family of Amateur Radio products, mAT-TUNER from INRAD of ers a line of antenna tuners recognized for their sturdy construction, ease of use and exceptional performance. These automatic tuners deliver the goods: machined, black oxidized aluminum cases; quality multi-level PC boards; control direct from transceiver front panel for Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu transceivers (some models); up to 200W power handling capabilities (see new MA-Y200 model for select Yaesu transceivers); models for QRP and outdoor operation; 5-1,500 Ω matching range; and 16,000 frequency memories (some models). Tuners come with a two-year parts/labor warranty. A reliable choice for tuning dipoles, verticals, Yagis, long-wire or virtually any other coax-fed antenna. Enter “MTU” at DXEngineering.com for more details and transceiver compatibility. MTU-MAT-10 QRP, for Yaesu FT-817/818, 1.8–54 MHz at up to 30W; Includes Two 10440 Li-Ion Batteries ...................................$229.95 MTU-MAT-30 For Yaesu, HF+6 at up to 120W.............................................$179.95 MTU-MAT-40 Outdoor Weatherproof Long-Wire and Vertical Wire Tuner, 1.8-54 MHz ...........................................$259.95 MTU-MAT-K100 For Kenwood/Icom, 1.8-54 MHz at up to 120W ..................$174.95 MTU-MAT-125E Most HF Transceivers, Requires Only 100 mW to Actuate; Includes Two 18650 Li-Ion Batteries ...................................$179.95 MTU-MAT-180H For Kenwood/Icom, 1.8-54 MHz at up to 120W, Allows Manual Fine Tuning ..................................................$179.95 Automatic Antenna Tuner for Icom IC-705 All Mode Portable Transceiver This lightweight and compact device adds simple and convenient tuning functions to the IC-705, with the ability to tune dipoles, verticals, Yagis or virtually any coax-fed antenna within the range of 1.8 MHz to 54 MHz. The unit boasts tuning times of 0.1 to 5 seconds full tune, 0.1 seconds memory tune; comes housed in a sturdy aluminum shell; has 16,000 frequency memories; and includes the mAT-705 control cable which connects to the TUNER socket of the radio and the CON socket of the tuner. MTU-MAT-705PLUS Automatic Antenna Tuner for IC-705 ...................................$229.95 MTU-MAT-RC1 Coaxial Cable Assembly for MAT-705PLUS............................$10.00 Automatic Antenna Tuner for Yaesu Transceivers The MAT-Y200 Antenna Tuner (1.8 MHz-54 MHz, 200W PEP, 50W Digital) works with Yaesu transceivers that support FC-30, FC-40, FC-50 Yaesu external tuners. A partial list includes the FT-100D, FT-857/D, FT-897/D, FT-450/D, FT-891, FT-950, FT-991, FT-991-A, FTDX-1200, FTDX-3000, FTDX10, FTDX-101D, FTDX-101MP. The included interface cable connects the radio to the tuner, which provides band data and 12V DC power. MTU-MAT-Y200 Automatic Antenna Tuner for Yaesu Transceivers ..............$239.95 Antenna Tuner Cables MTU-MAT-40-M For Icom Transceivers .............................................................$13.50 MTU-MAT-40-K For Kenwood Transceivers .....................................................$13.50 MTU-MAT-40-Y For Yaesu Transceivers ...........................................................$13.50 MTU-MAT-CI For Use with MAT-K100 and MAT-180H (Icom) ......................$19.00 MTU-MAT-CK For Use with MAT-K100 and MAT-180H (Kenwood) ..............$19.00 MTU-MAT-10 Automatic Antenna Tuners HF-AUTO 1,500 Watt Automatic Antenna Tuner Palstar is taking the low-power autotuner to the next level with the HF-AUTO. This unit uses quiet, continuously variable components to create a perfect antenna match, without noisy relays. It can tune with a mere 2 watts of power, yet can handle 1,500 watts. The HF-AUTO covers 1.8 through 54 MHz, tunes within 6 seconds and has a large, backlit LCD with 4 lines of large print for easy readout of RF power, SWR, frequency, antenna port selection, position of inductor and capacitor, mode indication and setup information. PAS-HF-AUTO 1,500 Watt Automatic Antenna Tuner ............................. $1,695.99 AT2K 2,000 Watt Antenna Tuner Building upon Palstar’s impressive AT1500CV tuner, this AT2K 2,000 Watt Antenna Tuner features a new, smaller roller inductor, allowing the AT2K to tune from 160 meters to 6 meters. It can match dipoles, center fed doublets, verticals, end-fed wire, delta loops, beams, Windoms, inverted v ees and many more antenna types. The AT2K features three impedance matching controls for greater tuning range, 6-position antenna selector switch and Peak/Peak Hold metering in two ranges, 300 and 3,000 watts. Standing Wave Ratio measurements are displayed with this illuminated cross-needle meter. Its chassis is made of 11-gauge aluminum with a powdercoated finish on the front and top cover. • Wide impedance range 20 to 1,500 Ω from 160 to 6 meters (assuming resistive load) • Low minimum custom variable capacitors, 15pF to 400pF at 4.5 kV • 26 uH 5 kV ceramic body roller inductor with turns counter • Silver plated inductor wheel shaf and contact wheel PAS-AT2K 2,000 Watt Antenna Tuner .................................................. $795.99 AT4K 2,500 Watt Antenna Tuner The legendary AT4K 2,500 Watt Antenna Tuner built the Palstar reputation for high quality and durability. Updated for the 21st century, the AT4K now has a switchable, dual-movement active peak and peak hold wattmeter. The selection between unbalanced or balanced output is relay-switched with a front panel control on the AT4K. The AT4K T-matching wide range network uses a 1:1 unbalanced-to-balanced transformer in the input of the network. When the network is properly tuned, an impedance of 50 Ω is presented to the input and output of the balun. • T-match circuit with impedance matching range from 8 to 2,000 Ω • Custom large value variable capacitors, 460pF at 6 kV • 10 Amp silver plated ceramic body roller inductor handle-driven crank • 11-gauge aluminum chassis, powdercoated on front and top PAS-AT4K 2,500 Watt Antenna Tuner ...............................................$1,394.99 Check out our blog, OnAllBands.com, for articles on upcoming DXpeditions, what’s new in contesting, digital operations, and a range of other topics. Want more? We’ve got loads of tech videos and interviews on the DX Engineering YouTube channel. Of course, when you want personal attention, our experts are only an email or phone call away. DXEngineering.com is loaded with detailed photos, specs, videos, and more!
