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From: amps@txrx.demon.co.uk (Steve Thompson)
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 07:24:46 +0000
>In message <2.2.32.19980209135310.0068155c@pop3.liii.com>, Len Schaier
><schaier@avotec.com> writes
>I want to build a 300 ohm, 2kw,  non-inductive  resistor to use as a
>dummy load or antenna terminating resistor at about 4 mhz. 

>Any ideas where I might be able to purchase a completed unit or 6,  50
>ohm, 300 watt resistors. If all else fails I'll contact companies that
>make HF dummy loads and try and buy the resistors they use.

>Thanks in advance.

>Len (K2IVX)

Richardson Electronics (www.rell.com) have 100 ohm flange mounting
resistors and 50 ohm terminations with ratings up to 800W. You could use
6 x 100 ohms in parallel-series. The 250W vesion is about $20-25 ea. Add
your own heatsink.

Steve G8GSQ


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