[Elecraft] Re: QRP Dummy Load

[Thomas D.Simes]

On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 12:23:52 -0500
"Don Brown" <DolfinDon@msn.com> wrote:

> How about one of the Ohmite 51 ohm resistors on a small heatsink in a small box with a BNC connector good for 20 or so watts. 
> 

I like the idea of an Elecraft dummy load, both for soldering practice as well as having a "known good" tool for testing and alignment.  I quickly built a rather ugly, but functional one by sandwiching 20 x 2W/1000 ohm/1% resistors between two squares of copper clad circuit board.  Functional, but not exactly something I would be proud to pull out of my kit during field day :)

How about using a magnet as a heatsink for easy storage?  Perhaps with a powder coated steel replacement side panel for the appropriate Elecraft rig?  The steel panel would also give folks a place to attach other accessories (like mini paddles) as well.

> Maybe fit one of the little KPA100 fans to it for cooling when used for QRO. It should be able to run 100 watts for a short time for use on the KPA100.

In the interest of durability and simplicity, I would prefer no moving parts or external power be required.

> I would buy one just because it says Elecraft on it and it would match my K2/100

Ditto, I would buy one if the kit was < $30 - $40

-- 
Tom
 
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Thomas D. Simes                                 simestd@netexpress.com 
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