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The ah4 matches your trans ceiver to an antenna more than 7 m23 ft long 3. Using the flex6300 tune button with an icom ah4 external tuner. To work properly, the icom ah4 needs ferrite cores placed on both the feedline and the control line the manual does not cover this. Id31a plus 4 id51a plus2 4 ict70a ict70e 5 icv80 sport 3 idrp2000v idrp4000v 7 amateur accessories. The ah 4 matches your transceiver to an antenna more than 7 m23 ft long 3. This service manual describes the latest service information for the ah4. Since the wire is insulated, it probably appears to be a slightly longer wire to the antenna tuner, which is an icom ah 4 sitting at foot of the antenna. Short video showing what it takes to get the ah4 tuner from the box to operational status. When you plug the control cable connector to the radio in my case, an icom 7410, the radio automatically understands that the ah 4 tuner is connected and uses the ah 4 instead of the internal automatic tuner. This paper describes the icom ah4 wide range antenna tuner.
Use the links below to quickly navigate to a product category. The ah 4 communicates with the radios using t wo control lines. About icom ah 4 modifications the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Icom ah 4 and ah 3 automatic antenna tuner connection to any radio both ah 3 and ah 4 are similar here is a redesign of connection digram of the icom icah3 and icah4 by 5b4aez. Contact your nearest icom dealer or service center for re. The ah4 provides reliable matching of frequencies from 3. At7000 automatic antenna tuner for icom transceivers. There are several schematics for a manual interface for the ah4 tuner, but they all require a manual push of a start button. The ah 4 provides reliable matching of frequencies from 3. Fixedmount cb radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I was very impressed with how well the tuner worked. I suspect it will work fine with the 7300, but i will need to resort to the forced tone output by using rtty or am mode. All documents are in english unless stated otherwise.
That is a bit of a pain, but usually works with any rfsensing tuner. The second hand icom ah 4 antenna tuner, the ah 4 is designed for use with all icom hf transceivers. Approximately 1 meter above sand level, the icom ah4 tuner will be mounted. Ldg at7000 automatic antenna tuner for icom ic7000 introduction 3. The interface is designed to allow you to use the icom ah 4 remote automatic antenna tuner with virtually any hf rig. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. The ah 4 is intended to be used with certain late model icom radios, such as the ic 706 and ic 746. It attempts to compensate for a rather sparse instruction manual by providing information on how to interface the ah 4 with any hf radio. Hf automatic antenna tuner 20 pages tuner icom at141 instruction manual. Icom ah 4, ah 3 autpmatic antenna tuner to anyradio. Both the kenwood and icom automatic antenna tuners do not exhibit adequate speed of tuning performance to be used with ale.
This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. I dont have the room for a full wave loop and i remember seeing some small loop designs using a tuner. Sep 15, 2018 interface for controlling icom ah4 auto antenna tuner from kenwood ts590. Instruction manuals, brochures and other items are available by radio model.
The ah 4 automatically performs tuning operations for mode, power settings, etc. The ah4 communicates with the radios using two control. To ask a technical or support question please click here to contact us via email or call 4105862177. I used icom s sequence from top to bottom of their connector and soldered them to the connector as follows. The elecraft kat500 autotuner, which uses the icom ah 4 autotuner interface and protocol, does exhibit adequate speed of tuning performance but is not suitable for mobile operation. My rigs are not elecraft, but icom 7600 and 7300 and yaesu ftdx3000. The is your source for news about amateur radio, shortwave, cb radio website. The almost random wire antenna kb6nus ham radio blog. It will match an amazing range of antennas and impedances, far. Visit us online for more information or to download service manuals today.
Icom icah4 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. Video demonstrating field use of the icom ah4 antenna tuner in a vertical antenna configuration. Buy molex 4 pin tuner connector plug for icom ldg automatic antenna tuner atu 3 complete diy set. I have used it successfully with an ic7600 and a yaesu ftdx3000. Its a one button push on my icom same as with the ah 4 and your done. Please read these instructions thoroughly before installing and operating the ah 4. The icom ah4 automatic antenna tuner is designed to work with select. To upgrade quality, any electrical or mechanical parts and internal circuits are subject to change without notice or.
You will receive a huge set more than 500 of various service owner manuals, schematics andor parts list on dvds picture is for illustration only, we will send you brand new scratch proof dvd burned with high accuracy for you only. Weather resistant construction, easily fitted in a variety of locations. Hello, and thank you for your interest in the k9eq ah 4 universal interface. Admittedly, its not difficult, but i like one button approach much better as im used to that after having the ah 4 for 15 years. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. More radio amateur icom antenna tuners icom icah2 ic ah 2 icah2 automatic antenna tuner. The ah 4 is designed for use with icom hf transceivers. Ah 4 thank you for purchasing the ah 4 automatic antenna tuner. Icom ah 4 antenna tuners are specially designed to automatically tune a longwire antenna for portable or mobile hf50 mhz operation. I want to setup the station to use the elecraft components with my nonelecraft transceivers. Unfortunately the icom manual is very sparse and only suggests a very basic way in which to use the tuner wire hanging out of output terminal. Allguides database contains 1553121 icom manuals 2369289 devices for free downloading pdf.
This helps it bring a whole new level of performance at an entry level price point, with a much more flexible configuration and a set of features only seen in topofthe line equipment. It could be a simple problem but after looking at the schematic, and timing signals, i am feeling that it could be a. The interface is designed to allow you to use the icom ah4 remote automatic antenna tuner with virtually any hf rig. Pin 1 is the key pin, when the tune button is pressed, its pulled low by the tuner to tell the radio to start transmitting. Directly feeds whip or wire no coax connector on output. We provide you with the latest news and videos straight from the amateur radio world.
Video showing how to setup a delta loop antenna with icom s ah 4 automatic antenna tuner w the icom ic7200 hf radio. In addition, it is com patible with the ic751 when used with an adapter. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday feb 11 20, and till today icom ah 4 modifications has been followed for a total of 652 times. Icom ah4 antenna tuners ah4 free shipping on most orders.
The ah4 is intended to be used with certain latemodel icom radios, such as the ic706 and ic746. Just read the brief manual and familiarize yourself with the atu. In addition, it also provides recommendations regarding antennas for. Tuner icom at180 operating instructions and service information automatic antenna tuner 9 pages tuner icom at120 instruction manual hf automatic antenna tuner 19 pages tuner icom at120 instruction manual hf automatic antenna tuner 20 pages tuner icom at120 service manual hf automatic antenna tuner 33 pages. English language at160 using the at160 with the ic706mkii english language. After these were soldered i cut the cable to length and terminated the opposite end to the icom connector. Inside the icom ah 4 tuner this paper describes the icom ah 4 wide range antenna tuner. The ah 2a includes the controller unit and the tuner unit. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio.
For other icom radios, such as the ic718, the tuner type menu in the radio menu system must be enabled. Icom is an outstanding, comprehensive radio manufacturer that produces radio communication equipment of all genres, from amateur radios to terrestrial, marine and avionics radios, as well as lte, wlan and satellite radios. If only all tuner manufacturers would offer the icom ah 4 tuning interface. Im looking for ideas to build a wire loop antenna for portable use with my icom ah 4 antenna tuner and 706 mkii radio. Since the kat500 has connections for the icom ah 4 antenna control interface, i will use the icom rigs, at least initially. Always ground the tuner through the ground terminal. Under normal circumstances the start pin is pulled high. Using external antenna tuners with the ic7300 update 32. Multiband loop antenna with icom ah4 tuner some ideas. Refer to your radios operating manual for accessing the menu system and preparing the ah 4 antenna tuner operation. Both ends of the loop terminate at the top feed point on the ah4. Schematic of ic210 english language ic2100 icom ic2100h extended transmit mod english language. Icom ah4 automatic antenna tuner for hf mobile radioworld. The icpac interface cables providing dc power and control between the radio and the autotuner.
While the more experienced om out there will probably find this obvious, the trouble lies in the fact it is so obvious that icom completely forget to mention it in their product manual. Icom ah4 ah 4 ah4 pdf user manual for icom ah4 ah 4 ah4. Buy an icom ah4 end fed tuner auto coupler, attach your wire antenna wire to the hot end and run a short wire from ground side to a ground rod or counterpoise wire and enjoy. Once a frequency is memorized, the ah 4 tunes on that frequency in less than 1 sec. It attempts to compensate for a rather sparse instruction manual by providing. Some icom radios, such as the ic706, automatically check to see if an external antenna tuner is connected during power on.
After making a backup copy, keep the original disk in a safe place. The antenna is technically a folded dipole with a loop of 16gauge bare copper stranded wire measuring approximately 30 x 15 feet connected to the hot side of the ah4 autotuner. Posts about icom ah4 schematic written by akhimaimun. Using the elecraft kpa500 and kat500 with icom rigs. However, this ah 2 antenna tuner control unit can be used with the icom ah 4 automatic antenna tuner unit. Ldgs warranty is full two years with no prorated scale. Ah 2a with the icom ic735 transceiver, the tuner may also be used with any icom equipment which has an icom communica tion interface 31111 ciiv or civ system. Ic80ad downloads instructin manual icome radio transmitter instruction manual user guide icom,service manual icom,manual icom, icom radios, icom, icom manuals, icom vhf, icom radio manual, icom america, icom manual, icom,service manual,vhf icom, icom ah 4, icom transceiver, icom icm35, icom ic, icom marine, icom instruction manual, icom at, icom. Apr 29, 2000 icom ah 4 and ah 3 automatic antenna tuner to fit any radio. Transferable warranty its two years no matter who purchased it support. It will tune dipoles, verticals, yagis or virtually any coaxfed antenna. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday feb 11 20, and till today icom ah4 modifications has been followed for a total of 652 times.
The combination of icom s one piece, diecast aluminum chassis and a full 75w gives you the most powerful 2m mobile transceiver in its class. Next was to replace the short section of coax and cable grip. The main category is icom ah 4 auto tuner that is about icom ah 4 auto tuner. Notice the counterpoise running from the ah 4 in a circle around the tripod. We will not stick any labels on dvdall files will be in pdf format. Icom ic7300 is the first direct sampling sdr software defined radio available from one of the big three japanese manufacturers. I have had rigs in the past with internal tuners and rest assured this ah4 is 10x better. Weatherproof design the ah 4 s tightly sealed plastic case allows convenient mounting virtually anywhere. Mar 12, 2007 heres how to get any length of wire over 60 feet long to work any band from 160 to 6 meters. A copy of the ah 2 instruction manual is included which has the schematics. I tried to string up as much wire as my attic would allow. Interface for controlling icom ah 4 auto antenna tuner from kenwood ts590. Click here to write a new message or comment for ah 4 note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ah 4.
Note that the ah 4 does not memorize a frequency which is normally tuned within 2. Icom icah3 schematic service manual download, schematics. Modifications for the icom ah 4 icom, ah 4, ah 3 automatic antenna tuner connection to any radio. Png c source code for peripheral interface controller pic12f629 in version 3. Top view power cable power cable acc cable din 7pln. It attempts to compensate for a rather sparse instruction manual by providing information on how to interface the ah4 with any hf radio.
About icom ah4 modifications the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Icom ah4 automatic antenna tuner for sale online ebay. Icom ah 4 antenna tuner short video showing what it takes to get the ah 4 tuner from the box to operational status. Before using the program, make a backup copy of the original disk. Just push tuner switch on most modern icom transceivers and the ah 4 adjusts imediately to the minimum swr. I started this project after i purchased an icom 706 and ah 4. It provides reliable matching of frequencies from 3.
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