Question on the BL2 with the KX-1

Posted by Peter N. Spotts-3 on May 01, 2010; 12:16am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Question-on-the-BL2-with-the-KX-1-tp4988520.html

Hi Folks,

Odd question as I get ready to take my KX-1 into the field: Can the BL2
in effect replace the BNC-to-binding-post connectors for a random-wire
antenna? As I looked at the BL2's circuit diagram, it appeared as though
hooking the antenna to the A screw terminal, any radials to GND, and
setting the switch to 1:1 might do the trick. But I wonder what the
inductance present in that side's transformer windings might do to wreck
this idea.

Is this out to lunch, or can I leave the binding posts behind and take
the balun assembly for more versatility in antenna choices? I'm also
thinking of whipping up a version of the Norcal doublet. BTW, I have the
auto tuner installed in the KX-1.

With best regards,

Pete "rusty on antenna stuff" Spotts
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