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VC-300M Antenna Tuner 

 

Owner's Manual

 

Vectronics VC-300M Antenna Tuner 

 

FEATURES 

The Vectronics VC-300M Antenna Tuner optimizes the performance of your antenna and 
transmitter, receiver, or transceiver by providing adjustable impedance matching.  The 
VC-300M also measures the Power and Standing Wave Ratio (SWR), allowing you to 
adjust for the lowest possible ratio for the selected transmit frequency.  The VC-300M 
utilizes a precision frequency compensated lighted dual movement SWR/Power meter 
which can show either peak or average readings. 

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

FRONT PANEL INDICATORS 

Meter ....................................Dual movement lighted cross needle Power and SWR meter. 

 

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 

TRANSMITTER Tuning .....Continuous rotation capacitor 

ANTENNA Tuning ..............Continuous rotation capacitor 

INDUCTANCE ....................48 Turn Switched Rotary Inductor 

RANGE ................................2 position switch:  30W/300W 

METER ................................2 position switch:  PEAK/AVG 

LAMP...................................2 position switch:  ON/OFF 

 

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 

INPUT ..................................SO-239 Connector 

OUTPUT ..............................SO-239 Connector 

12 V AC/DC.........................2.5 mm Barrel Connector 

GROUND.............................Post/Wingnut 

 

OTHER 

Frequency Coverage .............1.8-30 MHz 

Power....................................150 Watts Continuous; 300 Watts pep, SSB 

Dimensions...........................3.6" (92 mm) H x 7.25" (184 mm) W x 8.75" (222 mm) D. 

Weight ..................................2.5 lbs. (1.15 kg) 

Summary of Contents for VC-300M

Page 1: ...er which can show either peak or average readings SPECIFICATIONS FRONT PANEL INDICATORS Meter Dual movement lighted cross needle Power and SWR meter FRONT PANEL CONTROLS TRANSMITTER Tuning Continuous...

Page 2: ...e output capacitor 4 INDUCTOR 48 position rotary switch to vary inductance 5 RANGE Two position push button switch selects the range of FOWARD and REFLECTED Power displayed on the power meter When the...

Page 3: ...r 4 GROUND Post Wing nut type ground connector INSTALLATION Carefully unpack your VC 300M from the packing carton and inspect it for signs of damage If any damage is apparent notify the transportation...

Page 4: ...300M with the cover off Do not change the inductor switch with more than 20 watts of applied power TUNING 1 Select the band and frequency of desired operation 2 Set TRANSMITTER ANTENNA and INDUCTOR co...

Page 5: ...procedure takes patience the first time The transmitter and antenna controls vary the capacitors and provide fine adjustments The inductor control provides course adjustment 9 When you have tuned your...

Page 6: ...z 5 Adjust R1 see Figure 1 so that 100W of FORWARD power is read on the meter 6 Reduce the RF power to 10W and set the RANGE to 30W 7 Adjust R2 so that 10W of FORWARD power is read on the meter 8 Reve...

Page 7: ...VC 300M Antenna Tuner Owner s Manual 7 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MODEL VC 300M...

Page 8: ...you may call VECTRONICS at 601 323 5800 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 You can...

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