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FC-40

The FC-40 is a microprocessor-controlled antenna 
impedance matching network designed to provide 
all-amateur-band transmitting capability with the 
FT-897/857 Series of transceivers, when used with 
an end-fed random wire or long whip antenna. 
The FC-40 makes use of the control circuitry built 
into the transceiver, which allows the operator to 
control and monitor automatic operation of the 
FC-40, which mounts near the antenna feedpoint. 
The FC-40 uses specially-selected, thermally-
stable components, and is housed in a waterproof 
case to withstand severe environmental conditions 
with high reliability. 

A carefully-chosen combination of solid-state switching 
components and high-speed relays allows the FC-
40 to match a wide variety of antennas to within a 
2:1 SWR on any amateur band frequency (160 
through 5 meters), typically in less than ten seconds. 
Transmitter power required for matching may be 
as little as 4 - 60 Watts, and matching settings are 
automatically stored in memory for instant recall 
when the same frequency range is selected later.

Automatic-Matching 100-Memory Antenna Tuner

Automatic Matching for FT-897/857 Series Transceivers

100 Match-Point Data Memories

WATER PROOF

WATER PROOF

9.4" x 7" x 2.1"

236 x 175 x 53 mm

COMPACT SIZE

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