[Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

[Ken G Kopp]

Paul,

Kevin is likely correct.  If those two resistors have a sand-like finish
they're almost certain to be wire wound and therefore will have some
inductance,
which will cause your load to give "uncertain" results.

Your 51 ohm would be OK.  Your ohmmeter isn't -that- accurate, after all.

Elecraft sells a nice load kit that has an additional feature of a
calibrated wattmeter output.

73

Ken Kopp - K0PP



On Dec 27, 2016 7:44 AM, "Paul C" <paulc22 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

I made my own dummy load last night from two 100 ohm resistors wired in
parallel.  They are rated for 10 watts each and look like little bricks.  I
measured the resistance at 51 ohms.  Do you think this is close enough or
should I reduce it to 50?

Paul KG5KXG
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