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Re: [CQ-Contest] Load testing a 50 amp supply?

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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Load testing a 50 amp supply?
From: "Rich Dailey, N8UX (2)" <redailey@alltel.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 06:35:30 -0500
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I just repaired (I think) a 50 amp astron rack supply.  I intend on using
it to power two hf rigs (SO2R) and accessories.  However, I wish to load it up
to about 30 amps to check ripple and regulation without sacrificing my
station if something is wrong.
Any ideas on what I could use to load it up for a test?

Thanks for all the responses. The popular solution is to use a car headlight (or two). I got a couple of those.

Rich
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