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Re: [Amps] 20kw Dummy load?

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Subject: Re: [Amps] 20kw Dummy load?
From: Larry Carman <lncarman@swbell.net>
Date: 15 Aug 2004 06:15:30 -0500
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Frank wont need to book a flight. When the final amp blows, the lobsters
may be served at his home QTH as well as many others. Oh, by the way,
what kind of bear do they drink in the 'down under'?

Regards,
Larry N5BIP     PS: I couldn't resist either.

On Sun, 2004-08-15 at 04:58, Frank Goenninger wrote:
> On Sun, 2004-08-15 at 06:31, Alek Petkovic wrote:
> > The way we Aussies do it is to fill a 44 gallon drum with slightly salted 
> > water. A couple of hefty electrodes are immersed in the solution and 
> > connected to the transmitter and amplifier to be tested.
> > 
> > The transmitter is keyed up and we toss in some lobsters and crabs.
> > 
> > At the conclusion of the load testing, we take out the cooked crustaceans 
> > and enjoy a nice feed of the seafood washed down with a few cold beers.
> > 
> > 73, Alek
> > VK6APK
> 
> That method really calls for a "20kW Dummy Load Test Weekend" - You
> organize the lobsters and I bring the beer. Who volunteers to bring the
> Amp and TRX?
> 
> It's only that I have to book the flights and it certainly will take two
> days to reach Down Under from here in Germany.
> 
> ;-)
> 
> 73, Frank DG1SBG
> 
> P.S. Sorry for wasting bandwith - I simply couldn't resist...
> 
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