[BARC-List] Lightbulb antenna?

I haven't heard of this.  I don't know if it would radiate on HF.  I have, however, heard some speculate that a light bulb might make a good dummy load.  It would let you know when you're transmeitting and all power would be consumed in heat.  Any other "bright" ideas?
DE Dan KA1RDZ

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From: Scott Ehrlich <scott at ehrlichtronics.com>
Reply-To: Scott Ehrlich <scott at ehrlichtronics.com>
Date:  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 16:37:21 -0500 (EST)

>What are people's thoughts/experiences about using a 100 watt lightbulb as
>an HF antenna?   I can guess most of the RF would go to the elements to
>light it.   What would be the realistic rf characteristics?   This would
>be for apartment use, and some cost and lack of space effectiveness.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Scott
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