Yaesu FC-50 External Antenna Tuner
Brand:
Yaesu
Yaesu FC-50 External Antenna Tuner
Yaesu FC-50 External Antenna Tuner
Yaesu FC-50 External Antenna Tuner
The Yaesu FC-50 is a compact microprocessor-controlled automatic antenna tuner engineered specifically for the Yaesu FT-891 HF/50 MHz transceiver. Covering HF and 6-meter amateur bands, it provides rapid automatic antenna matching, memory-assisted tuning, and seamless integration with the FT-891 for efficient portable, mobile, and fixed-station operation.
Key Features
- Designed specifically for the Yaesu FT-891 HF/50 MHz transceiver
- Microprocessor-controlled automatic antenna tuner
- Covers HF and 6-meter amateur bands
- Automatic impedance matching for coax-fed antennas
- Frequency coverage from 1.8 MHz to 54 MHz
- Fast tuning cycle with typical tuning times under 5 seconds
- Up to 100 memory channels for rapid frequency recall
- Memory tuning significantly reduces retuning time
- Supports mobile, portable, and fixed-station operation
- Integrated control interface with FT-891 transceiver
- Automatic tuning initiated directly from the transceiver
- 50-ohm input impedance design
- Wide impedance matching capability
- Low-loss matching network for efficient power transfer
- Compact enclosure matches FT-891 form factor
- Can be mechanically coupled to the FT-891 using supplied brackets
- Improves antenna matching and reduces SWR
- Suitable for dipoles, verticals, portable antennas, and mobile antennas
- Optimized for amateur radio HF and 6-meter operation
- Reliable relay-switched tuning network
- Ideal for Field Day, portable operation, and emergency communications
- Factory-designed accessory for seamless Yaesu integration
- Supports automatic operation without manual adjustments
- Compact and rugged construction
- Designed for efficient operation across multiple amateur bands
Typical Uses
- Yaesu FT-891 portable stations
- HF and 6-meter amateur radio operation
- Mobile HF installations
- Field Day activities
- POTA and outdoor operation
- Emergency communications
- Multi-band antenna matching
In the Box
- Yaesu FC-50 Automatic Antenna Tuner
- FT-891 control cable
- Coaxial jumper cable
- Mounting/joint plates for FT-891 integration
- User documentation
| Brand | Yaesu |
| Model Number | FC-50 |
| Product Type | Automatic Antenna Tuner |
| Tuner Type | Microprocessor Controlled Automatic Tuner |
| Frequency Coverage | 1.8-29.7MHz and 50-54MHz |
| Compatible Radio | Yaesu FT-891 |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Maximum Input Power | 100W |
| Matched Operating Power | 4-60W |
| Memory Channels | 100 |
| Matching Impedance Range HF | 16-150 Ohm |
| Matching Impedance Range 6m | 25-100 Ohm |
| Matching SWR | 1.5:1 or Less |
| Tuning Time | Less Than 5 Seconds |
| Power Supply | 13.8V DC ±15% From FT-891 |
| RF Connector | SO-239 |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| Dimensions | 155 x 45 x 210.5mm |
| Weight | 1.35kg |
| Operation | Automatic |
| Application | HF and 6m Amateur Radio |