[TowerTalk] Dummy Load-Expedient Version

[Chuck Dietz]

Maybe two Jenair modules in parallel?

Chuck W5PR

On Sun, Nov 29, 2015 at 9:18 PM, Wilson <infomet at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> I have a couple of Cantenna dummy loads and they are fine, but for real
> power I
> use an old Jenair electric stove module.  Its rated at 4KW and my puny
> 1500W
> can’t even get a weak glow.  Of course at R=27 Ohms and X=???, it has to
> be tuned.
> No prob for an MFJ roller coil tuner.  Once tuned, it’s as good as any DL,
> with unlimited duty cycle!
> It hangs from the ceiling in my basement shack, always ready to go.  Cost
> $0
> Of course a smaller element would work too, as will a 500W tower bulb, and
> you’d get to enjoy the glow.
> OOPS, not a tower problem...
> Wilson
> W4BOH
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