Re: [Amps] DUMMY LOADS

[Don Havlicek <n8de@thepoint.net>]

Your dummy load will work fine as long as you DO NOT try to tune up with 
key down in CW position.
Use a string of dits at about 60 wpm to tune .. that's 50% duty cycle 
and your dummy load should do quite well .. [assuming legal power]
Don
N8DE

Harold B. Mandel wrote:
> Gentlemen,
>
> My paint can oil-filled dummy load does not provide
> the time duration necessary to achieve perfect tuning
> as it gets very hot and pops off the vent cap in addition
> to changing its internal resistance.
>
> Who makes a 3KW or better dummy load that's
> affordable?
>
> There are BC quality units available and they are
> between 1 and 2 thousand dollars. 
>
> I would consider HB'ng a dummy load in a 5 gallon
> metal bucket. 
>
> Your opinions and advice are always welcome.
>
> Hal
> KA1XO 
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