How to build a QRP dummy load.

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Thanks to Randy (K7AGE) for this enjoyable DIY QRP dummy load.  This antenna accessory will add a bit more safety and reliability to your portable or emergency operations.

Randy does an excellent job of taking us through the construction of this simple, often necessity for Amateur Radio on Air activities.

Randy also provides a list of basic parts and tools that will make this project a success.

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Here are some comments from Randy (K7AGE):

In this video, I build a simple QRP Dummy Load that is good for up to 20 watts. It even has test point that you can use a meter to measure the voltage to calculate the power of your transmitter. Parts needed: 8x 100 ohm 3 watt metal film resistors 1x 1N5711 diode 1x 0.01 uF capacitor BNC or SO239 connector Elecraft sites: http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_k... http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E74006... Ebay diode http://www.ebay.com/itm/172427456902?... Ebay resistors http://www.ebay.com/itm/322171242623?...

Follow along using the transcript.

K7AGE

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 Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

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