Ian:
Yes I have the Drake dummy load, I installed two computer
muffin fans on top of the unit, and can run 1500 watts with out
worry. I usually do not key over 10 minutes during testing
at most. Have not had any problem with the unit. But
with out the fan's two minutes would be pushing it.
Ed K7DXV
"Ian White, G3SEK" wrote:
> Do any of you Drake fans have Drake's original ratings for this item?
> It's just a 10" x 1" diameter Carborundum resistor in a perforated box.
>
> There seems to be an option to install a fan, but I'm sure that the
> 1000W only existed in Drake's dreams - or for a very short time.
>
> 73 from Ian G3SEK Editor, 'The VHF/UHF DX Book'
> 'In Practice' columnist for RadCom (RSGB)
> http://www.ifwtech.com/g3sek
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