MAT-TUNER mAT-M200 Antenna Tuner Instructions
- June 15, 2024
- MAT-TUNER
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MAT-TUNER mAT-M200 Antenna Tuner
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: mAT-M200
- Designed for: ICOM and KENWOOD brand transmitters
- RF Power: Up to 200W (SSB)
- Frequency Range: 1.8-54MHz
- Power Supply: Through control cable (mAT-CI for ICOM, mAT-CK for KENWOOD)
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Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using this tuner.
IMPORTANT
- NEVER touch the antenna or antenna connector with your hand when the transceiver is transmitting, it will cause burns!
- NEVER use the antenna tuner during a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the tuner. Always disconnect the antenna before a storm.
- NEVER operate the tuner with its cover removed. Contact with the components inside the tuner while transmitting will result in painful RF burns.
- Always turn your radio off before plugging or unplugging anything. The radio may be damaged if cables are connected or disconnected while the power is on.
- The product is designed for indoor operation only，it is not water resistant. If you use it outdoors (Field Day, for example), you must protect it from rain, dew and steam.
- This tuner is a special model for ICOM and KENWOOD transmitters. We will try to make it match more models of transmitters. We can only guarantee that it can match the existing transmitter well. For the new transmitter to be sold by ICOM and KENWOOD company in the future, we can’t guarantee that this tuner can also match well.
INTRODUCTION
mAT-M200 is specially designed for ICOM and KENWOOD brand transmitters with RF
power not higher than 200W(SSB).
This tuner is also a great choice for users who like to operate the
transmitter in digital modes such as FT8, CW and RTTY. For most tuners, it is
not possible to withstand 100 watts of digital mode RF signals entering the
tuner. The mAT-M200 allows up to 100 watts of digital mode RF signals to pass
through the tuner.
mAT-M200 has a working frequency range of 1.8-54MHz and a maximum allowable RF power of 200 watts. As an external antenna tuner, it is connected to the ICOM transmitter via the control cable mAT-CI or to the KENWOOD transmitter via the mAT-CK cable. The tuner comes with a mAT-CI cable by default. 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 an additional power supply. The tuner is compatible with ICOM and KENWOOD tuners, and users can easily control the tuner using the [TUNE] or [AT] buttons on the panel of the radio equipment. This makes the operation of the tuner very convenient.
For ICOM devices, the tuner only works with transmitters with a standard ICOM 4-pin tuner socket. If your transmitter doesn’t have this socket, you won’t be able to use it. If your transmitter has a non-standard 4pin ICOM tuner socket, such as IC-M710, M802, IC-F7000, or IC-F8101, you will have to modify the mAT- CI cable so that it can be connected to the TUNER of these transmitters cable socket before you can use this tuner. The same goes for KENWOOD devices, but their TUNER socket is 6-pin. When the tuner is powered on and started, it will detect whether it is currently linked to an ICOM device or a KENWOOD device and automatically match it.
NOTICE: If you want to modify the control cable, be sure to read the operation manual of these transmitters carefully to confirm that the order of each pin of the cable is accurate. Incorrect modifications may damage the transmitter and tuner.
It will tune dipoles, verticals, Yagis, or virtually any coax-fed antenna. It will match an amazing range of antennas and impedances, far greater than some other tuners you may have considered, including the built-in tuners on many radios.
FRONT PANEL
The front panel of the tuner has 2 indicator lights, as shown in the figure.
ONLINE: Status indication. Lights up to indicate that the tuner is
online, indicates that the tuner is bypassed.
POWER : Power light
When the tuner is working, light green.
REAR PANEL
The figure below is the rear panel of the tuner.
- GND: Connected to antenna system ground. The correct and good ground wire can ensure the safe operation of the tuner.
- 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, using 50 ohm coaxial cable.
- Radio: This socket is connected to the transmitter’s “tuner” socket through a 4-pin cable mAT-CI or mAT-CK. The mAT-CI cable comes with the tuner by default.
INSTALLATION
Transceivers can use mAT-M200 Modern transmitters of ICOM and KENWOOD brand
with RF power not higher than 200W, in FT8 mode, RF power is not higher than
100 watts. Of course, it can also be used for transmitters with RF power of
100W or lower.
Important: before connecting any cables, be sure to turn off the power of
the transmitter.
Installation
- Connect the “ANT” jack on the transceiver to the “RF IN” jack on the tuner, using a 50-ohm coax cable rated 200 watts or greater.
- Connect the control cable mAT-CI or mAT-CK(KENWOOD) to the 4-pin jack on the tuner, marked “Radio”.
- Connect the other end of this mAT-CI or mAT-CK(KENWOOD) cable to the “TUNER” jack on the transceiver.
- Connect the coaxial cable of the antenna to the “ANTENNA” socket of the tuner.
- Grounding the tuner will enhance its performance and safety. We recommended that you connect the tuner to a suitable ground; a common ground rod connected to buried radials is preferred, but a single ground rod, a cold water pipe, or the screw that holds the cover on an AC outlet can provide a serviceable ground. We strongly recommend the use of a properly installed, high-quality lightning arrestor on all antenna cables.
TRANSCEIVERS SETTING
Some transmitters can operate the external tuner normally without the need
for menu settings, while others must have the necessary menus set before
operating the external tuner. Please carefully read the transmitter’s
operating manual on how to set up the external tuner menu for the transmitter.
Different transmitters require different menu settings.
OPERATION
If you are not satisfied with your current SWR, you can start a new tuning
cycle. Read your transmitter’s operating manual to learn how to initiate a
tuning cycle. Usually you only need to hold down the [TUNE] or [AT] button on
the front panel for more than 1 second to start a new tuning cycle. Some
transmitters can switch the tuner’s “ONLINE/BYPASS” status and activate or
deactivate the tuner by quickly pressing and releasing the [TUNE] button.
Other transmitters do not have this switching function, and you have to keep
the tuner online all the time.
We will occasionally update tuner operation videos on our YouTube channel to
help users understand how to operate our tuners. Our channel is “MAT-TUNER
TUNER”. You can subscribe to our channel to learn more operational
information.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
- mAT-CI Control cable 1pc
- mAT-M200 instruction1pc
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- Frequency range: 1.8 ~ 54 MHz
- Maximum input power: 200W(SSB)，100W(DATA mode)
- Tuning time: Maximum 5 seconds (Full tuning) 0.1 seconds (Memory tuning)
- Number of memories: 16000
- Usable temperature: -10℃ ~ +60℃, 14℉~ 140℉
- Dimensions: 180 x142x51mm，7.1×5.6 x 2.0 inches
- Weight: 830g, 29.3oz
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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MORE INFORMATION
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FAQ
- Q: Can the mAT-M200 tuner be used with transmitters other than ICOM and KENWOOD?
- A: The tuner is specially designed for ICOM and KENWOOD transmitters. Compatibility with other transmitters is not guaranteed.
- Q: How do I know if the tuner is working correctly?
- A: The ONLINE indicator light will be lit when the tuner is online, and the POWER light will be green when the tuner is working.