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Yaesu FC-700 User Manual

Yaesu FC-700
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FC-7
YAESU
MUSEN
CO.,
LTD
C.P.O.
BOX
1500
TOKYO,
JAPAN
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Yaesu FC-700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYaesu
ModelFC-700
CategoryRadio Antenna
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Specifications

Frequency Coverage

Lists amateur bands and their corresponding frequencies.

Insertion Loss

Specifies the maximum insertion loss of the unit.

Rear Panel Antenna Connection

Identifies the type of antenna connector used.

Dimensions

Provides the physical size specifications of the unit.

Weight

States the weight of the FC-700.

Input Impedance

Specifies the unit's input impedance.

Maximum Transmitter Power

Defines the maximum power handling capability.

Power Meter Calibration Scales

Lists available power meter scales.

SWR Calibration

Specifies the SWR calibration range.

Modification for FT-747GX

Front Panel Controls and Switches

Meter

Describes the function of the SWR/power meter.

SWR Set

Explains the SWR meter sensitivity adjustment.

Function Switches

Details the SWR/PO and power scale selection switches.

TUNE Control

Describes the TUNE control for capacitive coupling adjustment.

BAND Selector

Explains the BAND selector for tuning inductor taps.

DUMMY/ANT Switch

Covers the switch for selecting antenna or dummy load.

LOAD Control

Describes the LOAD control for impedance coupling.

Rear Apron Connectors

ANT Connector

Describes the antenna connector.

GND Connection

Explains the ground connection.

DC 8V Input

Details the DC power input for the meter lamp.

INPUT Connector

Explains the input connection for the coaxial cable.

Installation Guide

Antenna Matching Procedure

Initial Setup and Meter Calibration

Setting up transceiver, selecting dummy load, initial controls, and meter calibration.

Iterative Tuning with LOAD and TUNE

Adjusting TUNE for minimum SWR, then moving LOAD and re-tuning TUNE.

Final Power Adjustment

Adjusting to full power and verifying zero SWR deflection.

Tuning with Antenna

Switching to ANT and tuning the antenna system for minimum SWR.

Notes on Antenna Matching

Maximum Transmitter Tune-up Time

Importance of not exceeding transmitter tune-up time limits.

Coaxial Line Losses

Discussion on losses in coaxial cable due to SWR.

Transmitter Protection

How the FC-700 ensures a 50-ohm load for transmitter protection.

Recording Settings

Suggestion to record TUNE/LOAD positions or create labels.

Parts List

Main Chassis Components

List of parts for the main chassis.

Relay Unit Components

List of parts for the relay unit.

Switch A Unit Components

List of parts for the switch A unit.

Switch B Unit Components

List of parts for the switch B unit.

CM Coupler Unit Components

List of parts for the CM coupler unit.

VR Unit Components

List of parts for the VR unit.

Dummy Load Unit Components

List of parts for the dummy load unit.

Accessories

List of included accessories.