Posted by NA7U Shack on Aug 02, 2011; 5:34pm URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX1-switches-off-when-antenna-connector-shorted-tp6645744.html
Is it normal for the KX1 to shut off if it sees a short across the BNC
connector (no RF applied)? I'm trying to use a 4:1 Guanella balun (which
looks like an electrical short) but the KX1 shuts off if it's in line. I
tested this behavior by simply shorting the BNC, also.