[Elecraft] KX2 "HI CUR" Warning

[Johan Ymerson]

Hi,

Since it is displaying HI CUR it is more likely a short.
I am not familiar with the KX2, but other Elecraft rigs has a spark gap across  
the antenna input. These devices are designed to fail safe, ie short, if 
overloaded. Not sure how to check that on a KX2 though.

/Johan

On Sunday, 25 March 2018 16:53:14 CEST Chris wrote:
> Bill,
> 
> Thanks for your response. I tried tuning into a 50 ohm dummy load (using
> known good cables), and see the same issue.
> 
> Neither the BNC nor the internal cables look damaged in any way.
> 
> I'll note I never use an internal battery, so I rarely open the unit.
> 
> -- Chris (KD2FLH)
> 
> On March 25, 2018 10:18:15 AM EDT, Nr4c <nr4c at widomaker.com> wrote:
> >Check every connection in any system. VSWR of 25.1 is normal for an “no
> >antenna” condition at any connector. Something is disconnected.
> >
> >WIt’s this HI SWR you will get HI CUR warming as radio tries to develop
> >power into the non-existing antenna. And you will not get much power
> >developed.
> >
> >Sent from my iPhone
> >...nr4c. bill
> >
> >> On Mar 25, 2018, at 9:32 AM, Chris <CGarbage1 at optonline.net> wrote:
> >> 
> >> My KX2 started now only reports 25.4-1 when attempting to tune my
> >
> >antenna. The value does not fluctuate during the tuning process.
> >
> >> During some transmit attempts (SSB, Power set to 3.0W), I received
> >
> >the "HI CUR"message. In general, my reported power output never gets
> >above 0.5W, no matter what power settings are used.
> >
> >> Any help would be appreicated.
> >> 
> >> --Chris (KD2FLH)
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