The MFJ-5124 Radio Interface main unit contains all the electronics that allows
users of AT-300 compatible Kenwood transceivers, FC-30 compatible Yaesu
transceivers, and certain Yaesu transceivers with supported CAT system to
connect to the MFJ-991, MFJ-993 and MFJ-994 IntelliTuner™ Automatic
Antenna Tuners. With this interface, DC power to the radio interface and the
tuner is supplied by the radio, except FT-847 CAT. Using the appropriate cable
and selecting the interface protocol via internal jumpers allow one-button
automatic tuning operation with various Kenwood and Yaesu transceivers.
Front Panel
TO TUN ER
POWER
MFJ-5124
TO RADIO
Radio Interface
• To Tuner: The 3.5 mm stereo phone plug connects to the tuner’s RADIO
INTERFACE jack, and the 2.1 × 5.5 mm coaxial plug connects to the
tuner’s POWER jack.
• Power: Accepts a standard 2.1 × 5.5 mm coaxial plug with positive center
and negative sleeve. The tuner requires 12 volts DC at up to 1 amp. The
use of a regulated supply is not mandatory but is recommended for best
performance. An optional 12 volts DC 1.5 amp power supply, the MFJ1316, is available from MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
Most radios provide +13.8 volts through the radio’s tuner port (Kenwood
AT/ACC or Yaesu CAT/LINEAR) to the TO RADIO jack, so the POWER
jack connection is rarely used. If the radio’s tuner port does not have a
power connection, such as the Yaesu FT-847 CAT connector, then connect
a power supply to this connector. If the radio’s tuner port has a power
connection but cannot supply one amp of current, then remove the internal
jumper JP3 and connect a power supply to this connector. Check your
radio’s operating manual.
WARNING: Do not apply voltages greater than 18 volts to this
unit, or permanent damage to the unit and the tuner
may result.
• To Radio: Accepts an 8-pin modular plug that connects the radio interface
to a Kenwood AT/ACC or Yaesu CAT/LINEAR connector. Use proper
cable for the various radios.
The MFJ-5124K radio interface allows users of AT-300 compatible Kenwood
transceivers to connect to the MFJ-991, MFJ-993 and MFJ-994 IntelliTuner™
Automatic Antenna Tuners. With this interface, DC power is supplied by the
radio and control signals are connected between the radio and the tuner. The
operator can then control the tuner with a single push of the [AT TUNE] button
on the front panel of the radio. Supported Kenwood radios are TS-50S, TS450S, TS-480HX, TS-570S, TS-690S, TS-850S, TS-870S, TS-2000, and any
Kenwood radio that supports the Kenwood AT-300 tuner.
Note: The TS-480HX will automatically reduce its TX power to 100 watts
maximum (25 watts AM) when the radio interface is used.
Connections
1. Insert the 3.5 mm stereo phone plug into the tuner’s RADIO
INTERFACE jack.
2. Insert the 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial power plug into the tuner’s POWER
jack.
3. Insert the 8-pin modular plug into the MFJ-5124’s TO RADIO jack.
4. Important
: Make sure the DC power to the radio has been turned off.
The radio does not fuse the DC power to the tuner, and damage to the
radio can occur if the interface’s power connection comes in contact
with ground.
5. Connect the 6-pin molex connector to the mating 6-pin molex
connector, marked as AT or ACC, on the back of the Kenwood radio.
6. Push the [POWER] button on the tuner to the in position. When the
radio is turned on, the tuner will also power on.
7. Some Kenwood radios automatically check to see if an external
antenna tuner is connected during power on, such as the TS-570S (set
jumper JP2 to the A position). This is th e factory default setting. If
both needles on the MFJ tuner keep bouncing (
TURN ON RADIO
appears on the MFJ-993) and do not go away, then move jumper JP2 to
the B position.
For other Kenwood radios, the External Antenna Tuner menu in the
radio menu system must be enabled, such as the TS-450S and the TS690S (set jumper JP2 to the B position). If the MFJ tuner switches to
bypass mode during power on, then move jumper JP2 to the A position
because the radio is checking for a tuner presence during power on.
Refer to your radio’s operating manual for accessing the menu system
and preparing the AT-300 external antenna tuner operation. Use TS450S and TS-690S as an example:
a. Press and hold the [ENT] key while turning the power on.
b. Rotate the M.CH/VFO CH control to select menu number 01
on the display.
c. Press the [UP] or [DOW N] key to change the setting to “ON.”
d. Press the [CLR] key to return to normal operation.
Operation
The operation of the MFJ-5124K radio interface is similar to the operation of the
AT-300 described in the Kenwood radio’s operating manual.
1. Press and hold the [AT TUNE] button on the radio for one second to
initiate automatic tuning process. The radio will automatically switch
to CW mode, transmit a 10-watt carrier, and start the tuning process.
When the tuning process is completed, the radio will stop transmitting,
return to its previous mode and power setting.
2. Press the [AT TUNE] button on the radio quickly to bypass the tuner
(some Kenwood radios, such as the TS-690S, do not have this bypass
function) or to cancel tuning in progress.
The MFJ-5124Y radio interface allows users of Yaesu FT-100, FT-857, FT-897,
and FC-30 compatible Yaesu transceivers to connect to the MFJ-991, MFJ-993
and MFJ-994 IntelliTuner™ Automatic Antenna Tuners. With this interface,
DC power is supplied by the radio and control signals are connected between the
radio and the tuner. The operator can then control the tuner with a single push
of the (TUNE) key on the front panel of the radio. Supported Yaesu radios are
FT-100, FT-857, FT-897, and any Yaesu radio that supports the Yaesu FC-30.
Connections for FT-100
1. Before connecting the MFJ-5124 to your radio, follow the instructions
in the radio’s manual for installing the FC-20 automatic antenna tuner.
a. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key for ½ second to activate the
Menu mode.
b. Rotate the SELECT knob to recall Menu #61 [TUNER/ATAS],
and then rotate the MAIN DIAL to change the setting to “tunEr.”
c. Press the [FUNC] key momentarily to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
d. Turn the FT-100’s power off, then on again, to re-initialize the
radio regarding the tuner status.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Insert the 3.5 mm stereo phone plug into the tuner’s RADIO
INTERFACE jack.
4. Insert the 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial power plug into the tuner’s POWER
jack.
5. Insert the 8-pin modular plug into the MFJ-5124’s TO RADIO jack.
6. Important
: Make sure the DC power to the radio has been turned off.
The radio does not fuse the DC power to the tuner, and damage to the
radio can occur if the interface’s power connection comes in contact
with ground.
7. Connect the 8-pin mini DIN connector to the mating 8-pin mini DIN
connector at the end of the BAND DATA cable pigtail on the back of
the radio.
8. Push the [POWER] button on the tuner to the in position. When the
radio is turned on, the tuner will also power on.
The operation of the MFJ-5124Y radio interface is similar to the operation of the
FC-20 described in the Yaesu radio’s operating manual.
1. Turn on the radio and press the [FUNC] key, as needed, to recall
Operating Function Row 7 [MTR, TUN, PRO, VOX].
2. Press the [B](TUN) key on the radio for ½ second to turn the FC-20
function on; the “TUN” indicator will appear bolded on the radio’s
display.
3. Press and hold in the [B](TUN) key on the radio to initiate automatic
tuning. The radio will automatically transmit a low-power carrier and
start the tuning process. When tuning is completed, th e radio will stop
transmitting and you will be ready for operation on this frequency.
Press the [B](TUN) key again to cancel tuning in progress.
Note the [TUNE] button on the tuner
will not operate the Yaesu radio’s TUNER
interface.
Connections for FT-857 or FT-897
1. Before connecting the MFJ-5124 to your radio, follow the instructions
in the radio’s manual for installing the FC-30 automatic antenna tuner.
For the following procedure, use the [FUNC] key and the SELECT
knob on the FT-857, or use the [F] key and the MEM/VFO CH knob on
the FT-897.
a. Press and hold in the [FUNC] or [F] key for one second to activate
the Menu mode.
b. Rotate the SELECT or MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode
#001 [EXT MENU], and then rotate the DIAL to change the
setting to “ON” to enable the extended Menu Mode.
c. Rotate the SELECT or MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode
#020 [CAT/LIN/TUN], and then rotate the DIAL to change the
setting to “TUNER.”
d. Press and hold in the [FUNC] or [F] key for one second to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.
e. Turn the radio off, then on again. Do not connect the MFJ-5124Y
before changing the Menu Mode #020 [CAT/LIN/TUN].
f. Press and hold in the [FUNC] or [F] key for one second to activate
g. Rotate the SELECT or MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode
#085 [TUNER/ATAS], and then rotate the DIAL to change the
setting to “TUNER.”
h. Press and hold in the [FUNC] or [F] key for one second to save the
new settings and exit to normal operation.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Insert the 3.5 mm stereo phone plug into the tuner’s RADIO
INTERFACE jack.
4. Insert the 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial power plug into the tuner’s POWER
jack.
5. Insert the 8-pin modular plug into the MFJ-5124’s TO RADIO jack.
6. Important
: Make sure the DC power to the radio has been turned off.
The radio does not fuse the DC power to the tuner, and damage to the
radio can occur if the interface’s power connection comes in contact
with ground.
7. Connect the 8-pin mini DIN connector to the mating 8-pin mini DIN
connector, marked as CAT/LINEAR, on the back of the radio.
8. Push the [POWER] button on the tuner to the in position. When the
radio is turned on, the tuner will also power on.
Operation for FT-857 or FT-897
The operation of the MFJ-5124Y radio interface is similar to the operation of the
FC-30 described in the Yaesu radio’s operating manual.
1. Turn on the radio. Press the [FUNC] or [F] key, then rotate the
SELECT or MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Multi Function Row “k”
[TUNE, DOWN, UP].
2. Press the [A](TUNE) key on the radio to turn the FC-30 function on;
the “TUNE” or “TUNR” indicator will appear on the radio’s display.
3. Press and hold in the [A](TUNE) key on the radio to initiate automatic
tuning. The radio will automatically transmit a low-power carrier and
start the tuning process. When tuning is completed, th e radio will stop
transmitting and you will be ready for operation on this frequency.
Press the [A](TUNE) key again to cancel tuning in progress.
The MFJ-5124Y radio interface also allows users of certain Yaesu transceivers
that have an 8-pin mini DIN CAT port, such as the FT-100, FT-857 and FT-897,
to connect to the MFJ-991, MFJ-993 and MFJ-994 IntelliTuner™ Automatic
Antenna Tuners. The MFJ-5124Y2 radio interface connects to Yaesu
transceivers that have a DB-9 CAT port, such as the FT-847. With this
interface, DC power (except FT-847) is supplied by the radio and control signals
are connected between the tuner and the radio. The operator can then control
the tuner and the radio with the [TUNE] button on the front panel of the tuner.
Connections for FT-100
1. Before connecting the MFJ-5124 to your radio, setup the radio’s CAT.
a. Press and hold in the [FUNC] key for ½ second to activate the
Menu mode.
b. Rotate the SELECT knob to recall Menu #61 [TUNER/ATAS],
and then rotate the MAIN DIAL to change the setting to “oFF.”
c. Press the [FUNC] key momentarily to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Insert the 3.5 mm stereo phone plug into the tuner’s RADIO
INTERFACE jack.
4. Insert the 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial power plug into the tuner’s POWER
jack.
5. Insert the 8-pin modular plug into the MFJ-5124’s TO RADIO jack.
6. Important
: Make sure the DC power to the radio has been turned off.
The radio does not fuse the DC power to the tuner, and damage to the
radio can occur if the interface’s power connection comes in contact
with ground.
7. Connect the 8-pin mini DIN connector to the mating 8-pin mini DIN
connector at the end of the BAND DATA cable pigtail on the back of
the radio.
8. Push the [POWER] button on the tuner to the in position. When the
radio is turned on, the tuner will also power on.
9. For operating procedure, refer to “Operation for Yaesu CAT Interface”
on page 10.
1. Before connecting the MFJ-5124 to your radio, setup the radio’s CAT.
For following steps, use the [FUNC] key and the SELECT knob on the
FT-857, or use the [F] key and the MEM/VFO CH knob on the FT-897.
a. Press and hold in the [FUNC] or [F] key for one second to activate
the Menu mode.
b. Rotate the SELECT or MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode
#001 [EXT MENU], and then rotate the DIAL to change the
setting to “ON” to enable the extended Menu Mode.
c. Rotate the SELECT or MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode
#085 [TUNER/ATAS], and then rotate the DIAL to change the
setting to “OFF.”
d. Rotate the SELECT or MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode
#020 [CAT/LIN/TUN], and then rotate the DIAL to change the
setting to “CAT.”
e. Rotate the SELECT or MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode
#019 [CAT RATE], and then rotate the DIAL to change the setting
to “4800bps.”
f. Press and hold in the [FUNC] or [F] key for one second to save the
new settings and exit to normal operation.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Insert the 3.5 mm stereo phone plug into the tuner’s RADIO
INTERFACE jack.
4. Insert the 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial power plug into the tuner’s POWER
jack.
5. Insert the 8-pin modular plug into the MFJ-5124’s TO RADIO jack.
6. Important
: Make sure the DC power to the radio has been turned off.
The radio does not fuse the DC power to the tuner, and damage to the
radio can occur if the interface’s power connection comes in contact
with ground.
7. Connect the 8-pin mini DIN connector to the mating 8-pin mini DIN
connector, marked as CAT, on the back of the radio.
8. Push the [POWER] button on the tuner to the in position. When the
radio is turned on, the tuner will also power on.
9. For operating procedure, refer to “Operation for Yaesu CAT Interface”
on page 10.
1. Before connecting the MFJ-5124 to your radio, setup the radio’s CAT.
a. Press the [MENU] key momentarily to activate the Menu mode.
b. Rotate the SUB-TUNE knob to recall Menu #37 [CAT RATE],
and then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to change the setting to
“4800.”
c. Press the [MENU] key momentarily to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Insert the 3.5 mm stereo phone plug into the tuner’s RADIO
INTERFACE jack.
4. Insert the 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial power plug into the tuner’s POWER
jack.
5. Insert the 8-pin modular plug into the MFJ-5124’s TO RADIO jack.
6. Important
: Make sure the DC power to the radio has been turned off.
7. Connect the DB-9 connector to the mating DB-9 connector, marked as
CAT, on the back of the radio.
8. The FT-847 does not have a DC power connection on its CAT port.
Connect a 12 volts DC 1 amp power supply, such as the MFJ-1316, to
the MFJ-5124’s POWER jack. This will supply power to the MFJ5124 and the tuner.
9. See “Operation for Yaesu CAT Interface” below for operation.
Operation for Yaesu CAT Interface
The operation of the MFJ-5124Y/Y2 CAT interface is simple.
1. Turn on the radio. For the MFJ-5124Y2, turn on the tuner.
2. Press and hold the [TUNE] button on the tuner for 0.5 to 2 seconds to
start the automatic tuning. The radio will switch to AM mode, transmit
a carrier, and start the tuning process. When the tuning process is
completed, the radio will stop transmitting and return to its previous
mode. Press the [TUNE] button on the tuner briefly will place the
tuner into bypass mode.
The firmware version number of the MFJ-5124 can be read using the analog
meter on the MFJ-991/993/994 auto tuners via the interface cable. To obtain the
firmware version number, place jumper JP1 on the “A” position, jumper JP2 on
the “C” position, and then turn on the radio’s power. After the initial bouncing
of both needles on the auto tuner, the reflected needle will bounce repetitively
with approximately five seconds pause between intervals. The number of
bounces within each interval indicates the version number. For example, two
bounces of the reflected needle represent firmware version number 2.
Technical Assistance
If you have any problem with this unit first check the appropriate section of this
manual. If the manual does not reference your problem or your problem is not
solved by reading the manual, you may call MFJ Technical Service at 662-3230549 or the MFJ Factory at 662-323-5869. You will be best helped if you have
your unit, manual and all information on your station handy so you can answer
any questions the technicians may ask.
You can also send questions by mail to MFJ Enterprises, Inc., 300 Industrial
Park Road, Starkville, MS 39759; by facsimile (FAX) to 662-323-6551; or by
email to techinfo@mfjenterprises.com. Send a complete description of your
problem, an explanation of exactly how you are using your unit, a complete
description of your station, and the unit’s firmware version number.
Pin (Ground) con n ects to pin 5 of TO RADIO plug.
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Pin 4 is not connecte d.
4
Pin 5 (TS) connects to pi n 8 of TO RADIO plu g.
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5
Pin 6 (+13.8V) connects to pins 2 and 3 of the lug.
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
(TX INH) connects to pi n 7 of lug.
Pin 1 the TO RADIO p
Pin 2 is not connecte d.
(SENSE) connects to pin 5 of lug.
Pin 3 the TO RADIO p
Pin 4 (TX) connects to pi n 6 of the TO RADIO pl u
RX
Pin 5 () connects to pin 8 of the TO RADIO plug.
Pin 6 (Groun d) connec ts to pin 4 of th e TO RADIO plug.
Pin 7 is not connecte d.
Pin 8 (+13 .8V) connects to pin 3 of lug.
Pin 1 is not connecte d.
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Pin (TX) connects to pin 6 of th e TO RADI O plu
3RX
Pin ( ) con nects to pi n 8 of the TO RADIO plug .
Pin 4 is not connecte d.
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Pin (Ground) con n ects to pin s 4 an d of the TO RADIO plug
Pin 6 is not connecte d.
Pin 7 is not connecte d.
Pin 8 is not connecte d.
Pin 9 is not connecte d.
MFJ Enterprises, Inc. warrants to the original owner of this product, if manufactured by
MFJ Enterprises, Inc. and purchased from an authorized dealer or directly from MFJ
Enterprises, Inc. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12
months from date of purchase provided the following terms of this warranty are satisfied:
1. The purchaser must retain the dated proof-of-purchase (bill of sale, canceled check, credit
card or money order receipt, etc.) describing the product to establish the validity of the
warranty claim and submit the original or machine reproduction of such proof of purchase to
MFJ Enterprises, Inc. at the time of warranty service. MFJ Ente rprises, Inc. shall have the
discretion to deny warranty without dated proof-of-purchase. Any evidence of alteration,
erasure, or forgery shall be cause to void any and all warranty terms immediately.
2. MFJ Enterprises, Inc. agrees to repair or replace at MFJ's option without charge to the
original owner any defective product under warrantee provided the product is returned
postage prepaid to MFJ Enterprises, Inc. with a personal check, cashiers check, or money
order for $10.00 covering postage and handling.
3. This warranty is NOT void for owners who attempt to repair defective units. Technical
consultation is available by calling the Service Department at 662-323-0549 or the MFJ
Factory at 662-323-5869.
4. This warranty does not apply to kits sold by or manufactured by MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
5. Wired and tested PC board products are covered by this warranty provided only the wired
and tested PC board product is returned. Wired and tested PC boards installed in the owner's
cabinet or connected to switches, jacks, or cables, etc. sent to MFJ Enterprises, Inc. will be
returned at the owner's expense unrepaired.
6. Under no circumstances is MFJ Enterprises, Inc. liable for consequential damages to person
or property by the use of any MFJ products.
7. Out-of-Warranty Service: MFJ Enterprises, Inc. will repair any out-of-warranty product
provided the unit is shipped prepaid. All repaired units will be shipped COD to the owner.
Repair charges will be added to the COD fee unless other arrangements are made.
8. This warranty is given in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied.
9. MFJ Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design or
manufacture without incurring any obligation to install such changes upon any of the
products previously manufactured.
10. All MFJ products to be serviced in-warranty or out-of-warranty should be addressed to:
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
300 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, Mississippi 39759 USA
and must be accompanied by a letter describing the problem in detail along with a copy of
your dated proof-of-purchase.
11. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
MFJ ENTERPRISES, INC.
300 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, MS 39759 U.S.A.
MFJ-5124K/Y Manual
Version 0D
Printed In U.S.A. 02/2006
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