[TenTec] TenTec Model 240KW Dry Dummy Load

[Steve Ellington]

Maybe you could contact this seller and see if he's any help.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ten-Tec-Model-240-KW-160-10-Meter-1500-W-Dry-Dummy-Load-for-Ham-Radio-Clean-/172447004562?hash=item2826a47792:g:B3oAAOSw44BYU016



On Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at 8:21 PM, Al Gulseth <wb5jnc at centurytel.net> wrote:

> They do exist, but apparently are pretty rare. No schematic, but it sounds
> like it's pretty straightforward:
>
> TT Wiki: KW Dry Dummy Load Model 240KW
>
> Description
>
>     *
>       Forced Air Cooled
>     *
>       Handles 1500 watts "key down" for up to 2 minutes
>     *
>       160 thru 10 meters @ 1.2:1 SWR
>     *
>       2 meters @ 1.5:1 SWR
>     *
>       Load provided by two, 100 ohm 750 watt, ceramic resistors connected
> in
> parallel. Specially designed resistors are chemically inert and temperature
> stable
>     *
>       Signal sample output
>     *
>       Over-temperature alarm
>     *
>       Requires 12 VDC
>
> Specifications
>
>     *
>       Impedance: 50 ohms
>     *
>       Typical VSWR: 1.5 - 30 MHz = 1.2:1, 30 to 150 MHz = 1.5:1
>     *
>       Power Ratings:
>
> 1500 watts      2:00 minutes
> 1000 watts      2:45 minutes
> 750 watts       4:30 minutes
> 500 watts       7:30 minutes
> 300 watts       continuous
>
>     *
>       RF Input Connector: SO-239, UHF type
>     *
>       Fan and Alarm Power: 10 - 14 VDC
>     *
>       Size: HWD 4.5" x 6" x 13" (11.5 x 15.25 x 33 cm)
>     *
>       Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz (3 kg)
>
> http://www.tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=240kw
>
> On Tue December 20 2016 6:46:00 pm Steve Ellington wrote:
> > A TenTec 240 is a 160 meter converter.
> > I'm not aware of a TenTec dummy load with a built in fan.
> > Are you sure of the brand?
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at 7:07 PM, George <wb5xx at suddenlink.net> wrote:
> > > Not looking for the Dummy Load.I have one that needs some repairs so
> that
> > > is my reason for asking for help.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > George wb5xx
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