Re: KX1 switches off when antenna connector shorted

Posted by NA7U Shack on Aug 02, 2011; 9:42pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX1-switches-off-when-antenna-connector-shorted-tp6645744p6646606.html

Oddly enough I tried a different power supply and it was OK. Then I
tried again the previous PS and it was OK. ?? I will check C44, however.

On 8/2/2011 2:41 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Casey,
>
> That can happen if C44 fails shorted.  Turn the KX1 on and measure the
> voltage at the center of the BNC jack.  If it is not zero, replace C44.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 8/2/2011 1:34 PM, NA7U wrote:
>> 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.
>>
>
>

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