I've used this source for Bird elements and dummy loads with very good
success. Although most may be "used" they are guaranteed and he has a
good return policy if needed.
Here is an example of a Bird 100 watt dummy load for $50.00
DB4303B W/N-Male Connector (NOT SMALLER DB4303 or G) For an
additional $5.00 you can get the N to UHF adapter.
https://www.nm3e.com/loadSampler.htm#LoadSampler
I have no interest in the company or person, just a paying customer. I
offer this as another suggestion.
73
Bob, K4TAX
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On 4/13/2020 12:21 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:
If you want to build a dummy load, I recommend the Oak Hills Research RFL-100
kit for $50 (http://www.ohr.com/rfl100.htm). I took pictures while I was
building mine. You can see those in this blog post.
https://observer.wunderwood.org/2016/12/31/building-a-dummy-load/
wunder
Walter Underwood
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http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
On Apr 13, 2020, at 10:02 AM, Chris Pinholster via Elecraft
<[email protected]> wrote:
I recently moved and set up the same temporary Butternut vertical as I used in
my previous restricted HOA location. (When this virus stuff is over and I can
get help, a small tower and a decent antenna will be erected).
The K3 is factory built and does not have an ATU. I get a 99 high swr reading
on every band the antenna is tuned for, I replaced coax and connectors three
times. My Rig Expert analyzer shows swr below 2 on the two bands I wish to use,
40m and 20m. In Tune the external P3000 shows swr below 2, however the K3 still
shows 99.
I’ve looked through the archives and I can’t find the answer I was looking for.
(one that didn’t require sending the radio back to the factory). I am hoping
for an answer involving pilot error and an easy fix. The movers didn’t handle
the radio, I white glove delivered it to the new house myself.
I don’t own a dummy load yet, having sold everything but the K3 when I went to
an HOA restrictive community for five years.
Any help would be appreciated.
Chris Pinholster
[email protected]
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