[Amps] Sierra Electronics 5kW load/meter

[Keith Dutson]

Does not look to be able to handle 5KW rms, maybe peak pulse only.  I have
the Palstar DL5K.  It is quite a bit larger and has two large fans to help
keep the two huge resistors cool.  The resistors are about 2 inches in
diameter by 12 inches long!  Even so, it is rated at 5KW for about 30
seconds and 1KW continuous.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Will Matney
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 12:36 PM
To: amps at contesting.com
Subject: [Amps] Sierra Electronics 5kW load/meter

All,

I just won a rackmount, 5kW termination load, with peak reading wattmeter
off ebay. The load was made by Sierra Electronics, division of Philco. The
model is a 400A-Z. I'm now looking for a manual on this and checked at Bama
with no luck. Do any have any info on this load/meter, or where one might
find it? A link to the item is below to see which one it is by the pics. I
also need to buy a new converter plug from a N connector to a UHF type
SO-239 female. The one I have here is in pretty poor shape and need a good
cheap place to buy one. Last, I wonder how hard it would be to convert this
to a thru line type so it can be switched between load and antenna? Thanks
all for any help.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Philco-400A-Z-Peak-Power-Wattmeter-Rack-Mount-5000-Watt_
W0QQitemZ7537709171QQcategoryZ1504QQcmdZViewItem

Best,

Will

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