MFJ MFJ-998 - The Basics

MFJ-998 Legal Limit IntelliTuner Automatic Antenna Tuner Instruction Manual
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Contents
THE BASICS
Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1
Features............................................................................................................................................ 2
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 2
Transceiver Protection ..................................................................................................................... 3
Amplifier Protection ........................................................................................................................ 3
Fast Start .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Front Panel....................................................................................................................................... 5
SWR/Wattmeter.................................................................................................................. 5
Wattmeter Zero Scale Adjustment...................................................................................... 5
Wattmeter Full Scale Adjustment....................................................................................... 6
LCD Display ....................................................................................................................... 6
LCD Contrast Control......................................................................................................... 6
ANT Button ........................................................................................................................ 6
MODE Button.....................................................................................................................6
C-UP and C-DN Buttons .................................................................................................... 6
L-UP and L-DN Buttons..................................................................................................... 6
TUNE Button...................................................................................................................... 7
StickyTune
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.......................................................................................................... 7
Automatic/Semi-Automatic Tuning Mode ............................................................ 7
POWER Button................................................................................................................... 7
Back Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Amp Enable In.................................................................................................................... 9
Amp Enable Out ................................................................................................................. 9
Power .................................................................................................................................. 9
Radio Interface.................................................................................................................... 9
Jumper JP1........................................................................................................... 10
Serial Port ......................................................................................................................... 12
Transmitter........................................................................................................................ 12
Ground .............................................................................................................................. 12
Wire .................................................................................................................................. 12
Antenna 1.......................................................................................................................... 12
Antenna 2.......................................................................................................................... 12
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 13
SWR/Wattmeter............................................................................................................................. 13
THE MENUS
Main Mode Menus......................................................................................................................... 14
Digital Wattmeter Menu ................................................................................................... 14
Power Bar Meter Menu..................................................................................................... 14
SWR Bar Meter Menu ...................................................................................................... 15
L-Network Menu .............................................................................................................. 15