[Elecraft] Dummy loads for dummies

Kevin - K4VD kevin at k4vd.net
Tue Dec 27 15:48:21 EST 2016


​Well now I don't think anyone said the wirewounds wouldn't work just that
you'd need to check them out. Give it a shot and see if the SWR is as
expected. I've used cheap carbon comp resistors in the past​. Heck, a light
 bulb (incandescent) probably wouldn't do a bad job.

As for your other idea, using ladder line, it's about the best choice for
QRP I think as it generally is lower loss. I use 600 ohm ladder line but I
don't know if that's any better or worse electrically than 450 ohm window
line or even 300 ohm tv line.

Kev


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