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MFJ-949E Versa Tuner II

 

In the 30W position the forward power scale must be divided by 10.  Each picket 
represents 1/2 watt below 1 watt, 1 watt from 1 to 10 watts, and 2.5 watts from 10 to 30 
watts. 
 
The reflected power is read on the right-hand REFLECTED meter scale.  This scale 
indicates 60 watts full scale when the 300W power sensitivity is selected, and 6 watts full 
scale when the 30W power scale is selected.  This scale has a picket every 5 watts above 10 
watts and at each watt below 10 watts.  This scale is also divided by 10 when using the 
30W switch position. 
 
When trying to measure power with a less than perfect match, the reflected power should 
be

 subtracted

 from the forward power readings.  The most accurate peak power readings 

are obtained only with a sustained carrier, voice or two tone test modulation.  During 
normal voice modulation the wattmeter will typically indicate 70% of the true peak power. 
 
The SWR is read directly from eleven red SWR curves that range from 1:1 to infinity.  
SWR is measured by observing the point where the forward and reflected power needles 
cross.  The SWR is indicated by the red curve closest to the needle crossing point.  No 
cumbersome or time consuming SWR sensitivity adjustments are required with this meter. 
 
The wattmeter has an internal lamp that backlights the meter scale.  The lamp circuit 
requires power from an external 12 Vdc source, such as the optional MFJ-1312C power 
supply.  The rear panel jack accepts a 2.5 mm coaxial plug with a positive center pin 
polarity.  The METER LAMP ON / OFF switch turns the meter lamp off and on. 
 

Antenna Selector 

 
The ANTENNA SELECTOR switch has eight positions.  From counter-clockwise to 
clockwise the positions are:  DUMMY LOAD, BALANCED or SINGLE WIRE LINE, 
COAX 1, and COAX 2 with the tuner matching circuits in line, and the reverse sequence 
from COAX 2 back to DUMMY LOAD with the antenna tuning circuits bypassed. 
 

Dummy Load 

 
The MFJ-949E has a built-in 50 ohm dummy 
load.  The internal load will dissipate 300 watts 
for 30 seconds, or 100 watts for 90 seconds.  
Power levels above 100 watts require a three 
minute cooling off period between transmissions.  
The load will operate continuously at power 
levels of 25 watts or less. 
 
 
 

 

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Страница 1: ...This file was downloaded from the website of G7SYW http www g7syw co uk...

Страница 2: ...needle meter measures the peak or average FORWARD power REFLECTED power and SWR The wattmeter is active in all the ANTENNA SELECTOR positions To use the wattmeter without the tuning circuit select one...

Страница 3: ...is measured by observing the point where the forward and reflected power needles cross The SWR is indicated by the red curve closest to the needle crossing point No cumbersome or time consuming SWR se...

Страница 4: ...ators can operate with high RF voltages These voltages may cause serious RF burns These high RF voltages may also damage anything contacting or within a half inch of the terminals 2 Install the MFJ 94...

Страница 5: ...e MFJ 949E has maximum inductance in position A and minimum inductance in position L Less inductance is needed as the frequency is increased If too little inductance is used the tuner may not match th...

Страница 6: ...2 6 1 2 L 12 8 1 2 8 1 2 L 10 9 9 L 3 Apply just enough power on CW or AM FM RTTY to obtain noticeable deflection on the reflected power meter 4 Carefully adjust the TRANSMITTER and ANTENNA MATCHING...

Страница 7: ...ssible to match the load on the operating frequency NOTE If this tuner arcs when operating on the 160 meter band it may be necessary to reduce transmitter output power If you are still unsuccessful bu...

Страница 8: ...l in almost any transmitting installation it is extremely important to have good RF grounds with long wire or other Marconi antennas Matching Problems Most matching problems occur when the antenna sys...

Страница 9: ...ole antenna with high impedance lines keep the lines around these lengths The worst possible line lengths are shown in brackets 160 meter dipole 35 60 170 195 or 210 235 feet Avoid 130 260 ft 80 meter...

Страница 10: ...the MFJ Factory at 601 323 5869 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 also send...

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