Yaesu FC-80 vs Yaesu FC-90

The Yaesu FC-80 and Yaesu FC-90 are automatic antenna tuners designed for the Yaesu FTX-1 Field QRP transceiver, but they are designed for different types of antennas. The FC-80 is designed to mount directly on the back of the transceiver for use with antennas terminated with 50 ohm coaxial cable and has an SO239 connector, while the FC-90 is a stand-alone tuner for Long Wire (LW) and other unbalanced 50 ohm antennas.

Yaesu FC-80 vs FC-90 Comparison

 Which tuner should you choose?

Your choice depends on your working style and the antenna setup you plan to use with your FTX-1 field radio.

Choose the FC-80 if:

• You primarily use traditional antennas with coaxial cable to the transceiver: dipoles, verticals, G5RV and the like, and want the most compact and integrated configuration possible.
• You want the convenience of a tuner that mounts directly to the back of your FTX-1 Field transceiver for a hassle-free, portable all-in-one unit.

Choose the FC-90 if:

• You use a Long Wire (LW), end-fed or other unbalanced antenna that requires an unbalanced antenna tuner.
• You don’t mind a separate external tuner to get the flexibility to use it with a wider variety of cable antennas.
• With a control cable as long as the coaxial cable, you can to place the tuner next to the antenna itself.

I hope this information was useful to you.

I would be glad if you would share this or something else in the comments. If you already have personal experience and impressions, this would be invaluable for other radio amateurs!

73 es BST DX

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