Product Overview
The mAT-8101 is an automatic antenna tuner designed exclusively for the Icom IC-F8101 transmitter. It cannot be used with any other Icom transmitters.
The tuner connects to the transmitter using the supplied mAT-232 adapter cable (RS-232). The transmitter supplies power to the tuner through this cable, communicates with it and controls the operation of the tuner. The tuner does not require additional power supply.
It will tune dipoles, verticals, Yagis, or virtually any coax-fed antenna. It can match a wide range of coax-fed antennas and impedances.
The mAT-8101 connects to the transmitter via its RS-232 Adapter cable (mAT-232) to control the tuning cycle. The Adapter cable also powers the tuner, so it requires no external power supply.
Important Notes
Product Limitations: This tuner is a special model for ICOM IC-F8101 transmitters, and cannot be used with other transmitters.
Indoor Use Only: This product is for indoor use only. It is not water-resistant. If you use it outdoors (Field Day, for example), you must protect it from rain, dew and steam.
Front Panel
Front Panel Indicators:
- ONLINE - Status indication. Lights up to indicate that the tuner is online, off indicates that the tuner is in bypass
- POWER - Power indicator light. When the tuner is working, lit green
Rear Panel
Rear Panel Connectors:
- ANTENNA - SO-239 socket, connect antenna with 50 ohm coaxial cable.
- RF IN (Max 200W) - SO-239 socket, connected to the transmitter's "ANT" socket.
- Radio - DB9 (9-pin) socket for connecting to the transmitter's "Tuner" socket using the mAT-232 cable.
mAT-232 Adapter Cable
Technical Specifications
| Compatibility | Designed specifically for ICOM IC-F8101 transmitter |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 1.8 - 54 MHz |
| Maximum Input Power | 200W (SSB), 60W (DATA) |
| Tuning Time | Maximum 5 seconds (Full tuning), 0.1 seconds (Memory tuning) |
| Memory Channels | 16000 |
| Antenna Compatibility | Dipoles, verticals, Yagis, or virtually any coax-fed antenna |
| Power Supply | Provided by transmitter through Adapter cable |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C ~ +60°C (14°F ~ 140°F) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 180 × 142 × 51 mm (7.1 × 5.6 × 2.0 inches) |
| Weight | 830g (29.3 oz) Net |
| Construction | Metal shell, aluminum milling panel |
Included Accessories
- mAT-232 Adapter cable
- Operation Manual
Technical Support
Visit our website: http://www.mat-tuner.com/ for more information and operation manual.
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