What are the specifications of the automatic tuning unit (ATU)?
The FLEX-5000-ATU is an optional integrated state-of-the-art, processor-controlled switched-L tuning network for the FLEX-5000A and FLEX-5000C that provides fully automatic antenna tuning across the entire HF range including 6 meters. It will tune dipoles, verticals, Yagis or virtually any coax fed antenna over a wide impedance range. Below is a summery of the ATU features and specifications. • Continuous coverage 1.8 to 54 MHz • Power rating HF (1.8 to 30 MHz): 5 to 250 watts(CW & SSB) • Power rating 6M (50 to 54 MHz): 100 watts • Will match a 10:1 SWR to 1.5:1 • Fully integrated with FlexRadio PowerSDR • Over 16000 memories for instantaneous band changing. • Tuning time: 0.5 to 6 seconds, <0.1 second memory tune • For Dipoles, Verticals, Vs, Beams or Coax Fed Antenna • Tunes 6 to 1000 ohm loads (16 to 150Ω on 6M) Please see the FLEX-5000 Upgrades web page on the FlexRadio web site for more information.
