[Elecraft] Suggestions for 160 meter homemade dummy load - tuning up 160 meter module for K2

Ron D'Eau Claire [email protected]
Mon Feb 17 12:28:06 2003


For a simple test like that, with an ATU in use, a 100 watt light bulb
will work just fine. Put in on the output of the MFJ and tune for 1:1
SWR. 

Keep in mind that a light bulb will radiate a little bit - although not
much on 160 compared to higher bands. But otherwise it should soak up
all the r-f just fine and the ATU will provide a proper match to your
rig.

Ron AC7AC
K2 # 1289

-----Original Message-----
I've been having problems tuning my 160 add on module and I suspect that
it's because my MFJ-949E tuner, which is rated for 160-10 is only good
for 80-10.  I experimented with different antennas (none of which are
reasonant at 160 meter) all of which gave me different but higher power
output ratings on the 160 module. I figure if I was able to homebrew up
a 160meter dummy load I could have better luck. Any ideas on a homebrew
160m dummy load?
 James De WL7NO