MFJ MFJ-862 User Manual

MFJ-862 SWR/Wattmeter Instruction Manual
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MFJ-862 VHF/UHF 144/220/440 SWR/Wattmeter 
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General Information
General InformationGeneral Information
General Information
The MFJ
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MFJ-
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-862
862 862
862 VHF/UHF 144/220/440 SWR/Wattmeter
VHF/UHF 144/220/440 SWR/WattmeterVHF/UHF 144/220/440 SWR/Wattmeter
VHF/UHF 144/220/440 SWR/Wattmeter measures forward and
reflected power and indicates SWR for the 144
144144
144, 220
220220
220, and 440 MHz
440 MHz440 MHz
440 MHz ham bands.
The MFJ-862 has 2 power scales for each band selected with the front panel
rotary switch. The low power scale reads from 0
00
0-
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-30 watts forward
30 watts forward30 watts forward
30 watts forward and 0
00
0-
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-6 watts
6 watts 6 watts
6 watts
reflected
reflectedreflected
reflected. The high power reads from 0
00
0-
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-300 watts forward
300 watts forward300 watts forward
300 watts forward and 0
00
0-
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-60 watts
60 watts 60 watts
60 watts
reflected
reflectedreflected
reflected. SWR is indicated from 1:1
1:11:1
1:1 to 5:1
5:15:1
5:1.
MFJ
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MFJ-
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-862
862 862
862 Theory of Operation
Theory of OperationTheory of Operation
Theory of Operation
The MFJ-862 senses RF energy traveling along a 50 ohm stripline. A forward and
reflected stripline couple to the 50 ohm stripline to make a directional coupler. A
voltage is produced in the forward and reflected striplines that is proportional to
the current and voltage traveling along the 50 ohm stripline. This signal is
rectified by a diode and smoothed by a capacitor. Because the directional
coupler's sensitivity increases with frequency, trimpots are used to adjust for
different frequency and power settings (high or low power).
Connections
ConnectionsConnections
Connections
Connect your transmitter to the connector labeled TRANSMITTER
TRANSMITTERTRANSMITTER
TRANSMITTER and your
antenna to the connector labeled ANTENNA
ANTENNAANTENNA
ANTENNA. It is important that you use good
quality coax and connectors that are designed for VHF/UHF.
If you want to measure the power capability of a transmitter/amplifier or to re-
calibrate the MFJ-862 you should connect a quality dummy load (50 ohms) that
is designed for VHF/UHF to the antenna jack.

MFJ MFJ-862 Specifications

General

Impedance	50 Ohms
Connectors	SO-239
Input Impedance	50 Ohms
Output Impedance	50 Ohms
Display	Analog
Power Output	300 W PEP
Cooling	Not applicable

Summary

MFJ-862 VHF/UHF SWR/Wattmeter Overview

General Information

Overview of the MFJ-862 SWR/Wattmeter, its function, and band support.

Theory of Operation

Explains the directional coupler principle and signal processing in the MFJ-862.

Connections

Describes how to connect the transmitter, antenna, and optional dummy load.

Using and Calibrating the MFJ-862

Measuring Power and SWR

Instructions on reading forward/reflected power and SWR, including a formula.

Calibration Procedure

Details on recalibrating the MFJ-862 for accurate power and SWR readings.

Meter Adjustment and Support

Re-zeroing the Meter Pointer

Procedure to re-zero the meter pointer if it drifts from the "0" mark.

Technical Assistance

Contact information and advice for troubleshooting and support issues.

Schematic Diagram

Circuit Schematic

The electrical schematic diagram for the MFJ-862 SWR/Wattmeter.