[Elecraft] Dummy Load recommendation

[john at kk9a.com]

I have a 500 watt and 1000 watt Bird dummy loads and they are well  
made.  These are not toys. I believe that they are rated for average  
continuous power and I do not agree that they need to be rated for 2X+  
the transmitted power, especially for intermittent use like most of us  
do.

John KK9A



Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
I agree that Bird dummy loads are some of the best.  Be sure to get  
one rated for at least your maximum power anticipated.  And do allow a  
margin of safety. I use 2x, thus for 100 watts I use a 250 watt rated  
load.

I purchase all of my power measurement equipment from NM3E.COM.

Bob, K4TAX