The FC-40 is a new, wide-range Antenna Coupler for the FT-450, FT-857, and FT-897 Series of Transceivers.
The FC-40 is a microprocessor-controlled antenna impedance matching network designed for use with all versions (original and "D") of the FT-450, FT-857, and FT-897 HF/VHF/UHF Transceivers. The FC-40 makes use of control circuitry inside the transceiver, allowing the operator to monitor and control operation of the FC-40, which mounts near the antenna feed point. Fully waterproof, the FC-40 may be mounted outdoors in exposed locations, and will handle a 100 Watts of transmitter power.
The FC-40 is designed for operation on 7 ~ 54 MHz, when using an 8' whip like the YAESU YA-007, or on 1.8 ~ 54 MHz when used with a random-length wire longer than 66'. Matching time is typically five seconds or less, and the required drive power is 4 ~ 60 Watts. The FC-40 sports a whopping 200 match-setting-point memories, for instant recall of the tuning settings.
Specifications:
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:
100W (3 minutes maximum continuous TX)
Matched SWR:
2.0:1 or less
Tune-up Power:
4 - 60W
Tune-up Time:
8 seconds maximum
Impedance Matching Memories:
200 Channels
Power Supply:
13.8V DC (supplied from transceiver)
Case Size (WHD):
9" x 7" x 2.1" (228 x 175 x 55 mm)
Weight:
2.6lbs. (1.2kg)