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70 FT-857D Operating Manual
ATAS-100/-120 Operating Tips
The information below will help you derive the best performance possible from the ATAS-
100/-120 Active-Tuning Antenna System.
Grounding
It is critically important that you establish a good mechanical and RF ground connection for
your ATAS-100/-120 (as with all vertical antennas). Mobile mounts which are bolted through
the vehicle’s roof, or otherwise mechanically affixed, will usually be satisfactory. However,
magnetic mounts do not provide the RF grounding necessary for good performance, and
are not recommended for use with this antenna.
Tuning Procedure
The feedpoint impedance of the ATAS-100/-120 (resistance and reactance) will necessar-
ily vary over a wide range when you change bands. Occasionally, the transceiver’s micro-
processor will not initially be able to determine the proper direction for the ATAS-100/-
120 to travel (inward or outward) for best SWR.
To resolve this situation, the transceiver will then command the ATAS-100/-120 to retract
fully to its minimum or maxmum height, and thence restart the tuning process. In this
instance, the “WAIT” icon will remain on the display after you press the
[
A
](
TUNE
)
key. If
this happens, do not press the
[
A
](
TUNE
)
key repeatedly. The transceiver will remain in the
receive mode as it retracts (this may take up to one minute). Thereafter, the transmitter will
be engaged, and the ATAS-100/-120 will be automatically adjusted for best SWR. The
TUNE” icon will then disappear from the LCD, and you will be ready for operation.
External Wattmeters
If you wish to use an external wattmeter in conjunction with the transceiver and your ATAS-
100/-120, please check the wattmeter with an Ohmmeter prior to installation. Be sure there
is a direct connection between the “In” and “Out” jacks of the wattmeter (zero resistance),
and also ensure that there is a completely open circuit between the center pin and shield of
the wattmeters output jack. Some wattmeters use a coil or other device which shorts the
center pin to ground at DC, and this type of internal wattmeter circuitry will not allow the
tuning function of the ATAS-100/-120 to operate.
Operation on 30/17/12 Meters
Although the ATAS-100/-120 is not specified for operation on the above bands, and opti-
mum operation is therefore not guaranteed, the ATAS-100/-120 generally can be tuned
successfully on these bands (some manual adjustment may be required). Operation of the
ATAS-100/-120 on these bands will not damage the antenna’s components; please feel
free to experiment on these bands, if you like.
TRANSMITTER OPERATION
A
CTIVE
-T
UNING
A
NTENNA
S
YSTEM
(
ATAS-100/-120
)
O
PERATION
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