Automatic-Matching 200-Memory Antenna Tuner
FC-40
Installation Instructions
Thank you for your purchase of the model FC-40 Automatic-Matching 200-Memory Antenna Tuner. The FC-40 microprocessor con-
trolled antenna impedance matching network is designed to provide wideband transmitting capability for many Vertex Standard / Yaesu
transceivers
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, 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 1.6 - 54 MHz, typically in less than eight 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. The FC-40 is a current feed design and may not be able to match frequencies that are near 1/2 wavelength (or multiple) of
the antenna element.
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: Check with your Vertex Standard /Yaesu dealer for a list of current transceivers that may be used with the FC-40 Antenna Tuner.
Control Cable 5m ................................................................. 1
Coaxial Cable (5D-2V) 5m ................................................... 1
Sealing Tape 50cm ................................................................ 1
Ferrite Core ............................................................................ 1
U-bolt Kit
•
U-bolts ............................................................................. 2
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Plate ................................................................................. 2
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Washers (FW6)
.......................................................... 4
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Spring washers (SW6)
............................................... 4
•
Nuts (N6)
................................................................... 4
Supplied Accessories
Operating Frequency Range:
1.6 - 54 MHz with 20+ m end-fed wire
7 - 54 MHz with YA-007 HF 2.5 m Mobile Whip Antenna
Input Impedance:
50 Ohms
Maximum Input Power:
100 W (3 minutes maximum continuous TX)
Matched SWR:
2.0:1 or less (if antenna is not near a multiple of
λ
/2
)
Tune-up Power:
4 - 60 W
Tune-up Time:
8 seconds maximum
Impedance Matching Memories: 200 channels
Power supply:
13.8V DC±15% (supplied from transceiver)
Case Size (WHD):
9” x 7” x 2.1” (228 x 175 x 55 mm)
Weight:
2.6 lbs. (1.2kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice of obligation.
Specifications
Machine Screws, Nuts & Washers (set)
•
Screws (5 x 20)
........................................................... 4
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Screws (M5 x 20)
....................................................... 4
•
Outer washer (OW5)
................................................. 4
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Washers (FW5)
.......................................................... 8
•
Nuts (N5)
................................................................... 4
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD
(
AUSTRALIA
)
PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia
FC-40 Circuit Diagram
Wrap the ends of the water-
proof cap with supplied seal-
ing tape to protect against
moisture ingress.
Interconnections to FT-897D and FT-857D
After mounting, connect the cables from the FC-40 to the ANT and TUNER jacks on the rear panel of the FT-897D/-857D Transceiver.
ANT
GND
Antenna Terminal
Coaxial Cable (5m)
Control Cable (5m)
Install supplied ferrite
core as close to con-
nector as possible.
Wrap the ends of the water-
proof cap with supplied seal-
ing tape to protect against
moisture ingress.
ANT
GND
Antenna Terminal
Coaxial Cable (5m)
Control Cable (5m)
Install supplied ferrite
core as close to con-
nector as possible.
FT-857D
FT-897D
HF/50 MHz ANT Jack
CAT/LINEAR Jack
HF/50 MHz ANT Jack
CAT/LINEAR Jack
E
A
D
7
7
X
1
0
1
