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INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA TUNER. The AH-4 matches your trans-

ceiver to an antenna more than 7 m/23 ft long (3.5
HF + 50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER MHz and above).
AH-4 Please read these instructions thoroughly before in-
stalling and operating the AH-4.

DANGERµ
RNEVER use this tuner when it is ungrounded. Always
ground the tuner through the ground terminal before
operating. DO NOT use the mounting plates for
grounding.

NEVER transmit or tune without an antenna. Failure to

Ground terminal use an antenna will damage the tuner.

RHIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch the antenna while

transmitting or tuning. Place the antenna in a position
Mounting plate where you are sure it will not be touched.

FEATURES
❍ WIDE TUNING RANGE ❍ WEATHERPROOF DESIGN
The AH-4 provides reliable matching of frequencies The AH-4’s tightly sealed plastic case allows conve-
from 3.5 MHz to 54 MHz when using at least a 7 m nient mounting virtually anywhere. The AH-4 can be
(23 ft) antenna; or 7 MHz to 54 MHz when using the mounted outdoors under your antenna.
AH-2b ANTENNA ELEMENT.
❍ 0.3 W RADIATED POWER
❍ AUTOMATIC DIGITAL CONTROL TUNING Radiated power during tuning is less than 0.3 W,
The built-in 8-bit microprocessor chooses the lowest minimizing interference to other stations.
SWR condition from more than 1,040,000 different
LC (coil/capacitor) combinations. ✍ NOTE: 50 MHz tuning is possible with the IC-729*,
IC-706MKII, IC-746 and IC-756; the IC-706 and IC-
❍ 45 FREQUENCY MEMORIES FOR FAST TUNING 736 can only be tuned 3.5–30 MHz.
The LC combinations of 45 previously-used frequen- * Connect a 50 MHz antenna connector for 50 MHz
cies are automatically memorized in the AH-4. Once operation.
a frequency is memorized, the AH-4 tunes on that
frequency in less than 1 sec. Note that the AH-4 Provided by
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
q U-bolts .................................................................. 2
w U-bolt plates ......................................................... 2
u e Flat washers (M6 large) ........................................ 8
q
r Flat washers (M6 small) ....................................... 4
t Spring washers (M6) ............................................ 8
w y Nuts (M6) .............................................................. 8
i u Hex head bolts (M6 × 50) ..................................... 4
e i Self-tapping screws (A0 6 × 30) ........................... 4
o PL-259 connectors ............................................... 2
r !0 Weatherproof cap ................................................. 1
!1 Control cable (OPC-136; 5 m)............................... 1
t
!2 Coaxial cable (5D-2V × 5 m) ................................. 1
y o !0
 INSTALLATION
✍ NOTE: After inserting the coaxial cable into the AH- ➃ Connect the control cable to the AH-4 (Fig. 2).
4 top cover, solder the PL-259 connector to the ➄ Connect the GND cable to the AH-4 (Fig. 3).
coaxial cable. ➅ Replace the top cover.
➆ Mount the AH-4 in the desired location; on an an-
➀ Remove the top cover (Fig. 1). tenna pole, in your vehicle’s trunk, etc. (Fig. 5).
➁ Install the control cable and coaxial cable (Fig. 1). ➇ Connect an antenna to the AH-4 (Fig. 6).
➂ Connect and solder the PL-259 connector to the ➈ Connect the control cable and the coaxial cable to
coaxial cable (Fig. 4). the transceiver.

Fig. 1 COVER REMOVAL AND CABLE

INSTALLATION
➀ Remove 8 screws from the top cover and remove
the cover.
➁ Loosen the screws on both cable clamps. If de-
sired, install a strain relief insert (supplied) corre-
sponding to the diameter of the cable.
Strain relief
➂ Install the coaxial cable through the top cover
insert cable clamp.
➃ Install the control cable through the bottom cover
Coaxial
cable cable clamp.
➄ After connecting the coaxial cable and control ca-
bles, tighten the cable clamp screws.
Control
cable
Cable
clamp

Fig. 2 CABLE CONNECTIONS (ex. IC-706MKII) Antenna element

AH-2b (optional)

Coaxial cable

black (GND)
IC-706MKII rear panel red (DC13V)
PL-259 white (START)
connector green (KEY)
J2
J8

GND
Top cover
✍ NOTE: For the IC-756 GND Bottom cover
and IC-746, connect
Control cable
to ANT 1.

Fig. 3 GROUND CONNECTIONS

The transceiver and antenna tuner must have an ade- • Ground example
quate ground connection. Otherwise, the overall ef-
fency of the transceiver and antenna tuner installation To AH-4 GND terminal
will be reduced. Interference, RF feed back and elec-
trical shocks from other equipment could also occur.
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For best results, use the heaviest gauge wire or strap
available and make the connection as short as possi-
ble. (see right) Copper pipe Metal object ;;;;;;
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Copper screen
• A long wire connected to the GND terminal as a counter-
poise is also acceptable.
Fig. 4 PL-259 CONNECTOR SOLDERING
30 mm
➀ Slide the coupling ring over the coaxial cable. Strip
➀
the cable jacket and pull it down to reveal 10 mm
Coupling ring 10 mm (soft solder)
(0.4 in) of braid.
10 mm Soft • Soft solder the exposed braid and then pull the jacket
solder
➁ back in place.
➁ Strip the cable as shown at left. Tin the center con-
1–2 mm
ductor the entire length of the exposed braid.
solder solder
➂ Slide the connector body over the cable and sol-
➂ der as shown at left.
➃ Screw the coupling ring onto to the connector
body.

(10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in)

Fig. 5 MOUNTING THE AH-4 • Mounting on a flat location

Using self-tapping screws Using nuts and bolts
• Mounting on an antenna pole

Using the supplied U-bolts

Nut
Spring AH-4
washer
Flat
washer

Weatherproof cap
Hex head
bolt Drill a hole here
(diameter: 6.6–7 mm)

Fig. 6 MOUNTING EXAMPLES

AH-2b AH-2b + long wire
ANTENNA ELEMENT
KIT (optional)
 OPERATION
To ensure the correct impedance match, tune the an-
tenna with the AH-4 each time the operating frequency
is changed.

➀ Set the desired amateur band and frequency of the • The [TUNER] light flashes and “CW” appears while tun-
transceiver. ing.
USB CW

➁ Push and hold [TUNER] for 2 sec. ➂ The [TUNER] light lights constantly when tuning is
complete.
• When the connected wire cannot be tuned, the [TUNER]
light goes out, the AH-4 is bypassed and the antenna
wire is connected to the antenna connector on the trans-
ceiver directly.
Push [TUNER] for 2 sec. ➃ To bypass the AH-4 manually, push [TUNER].

CALCULATION OF UNDESIRABLE ANTENNA

LENGTHS

Length of (1/2 λ) = 300 × 1 [EXAMPLE] Antenna lengths to avoid when operat-

half wave operating frequency (MHz) 2 ing at 29.00 MHz

Multiple = 300 × 1 × (1, 2, 3…) = 5.2, 10.3, 15.5 m

of 1/2 λ 29 2

SPECIFICATIONS
• Frequency range : 3.5–54 MHz (with an antenna longer than 7 m; 23 ft)
7–54 MHz (with the AH-2b)
• Maximum input power : 120 W
• Input impedance : 50 Ω
• Tuning power required : 10 W (5–15 W)
• Rated voltage : 13.8 V DC ±15% (current drain less than 1 A)
• Usable temperature range : –10°C to +60°C (+14°F to +140°F)
• VSWR : 2.0 : 1 or less
(except antennas a half wave or multiple of a half wave in length)
• Weight : 1.2 kg (2.65 lb)
• Dimensions : 172(W) × 69.5(H) × 230(D) mm; 625⁄32(W) × 63⁄4(H) × 91⁄16(D) in

All specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

OPTIONS
• OPC-420 SHIELDED CONTROL CABLE (cable length 10 m)
Shielded control cable helps protect the transceiver from RF feedback and extends separation between tuner and
transceiver up to 10 m.
• AH-2b ANTENNA ELEMENT
A 2.5 m long antenna element for mobile operation with AH-4. Frequency coverage: 7–54 MHz with the AH-4.
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