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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CQWW SSB Observations - R U kidding?
From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr () embarqmail ! com>
Date: 2009-10-31 23:53:18
Message-ID: 4AECCDEE.2030808 () embarqmail ! com
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Dave,
I can vouch for that statement. I do use the Caddock Thick Film 50 ohm
resistors as precision dummy loads. They are flat up to 500 MHz with
good mounting using no leads. They MUST be mounted on a heat sink, and
yes, they will go open in a flash if the rated power is exceeded (don't
bother to ask me how I know that).
So, recommending them for a K3 application may not be the best, but if
you want an inexpensive dummy load, got a heat sink from a defunct
computer CPU cooling device and one of those resistors and connect it to
a BNC or UHF jack using zero length leads - but don't exceed its power
rating (they are available up to 100 watts).
73,
Don W3FPR
David Gilbert wrote:
> Metal film resistors are notoriously fragile. They will typically meet
> their published dissipation specs just fine, but they go from being OK
> to being an open in a flash (literally) when overstressed. I personally
> would never use one in any application where the power they were
> expected to handle wasn't rigid controlled. Check with any industrial
> control manufacturer and you will hear the same story.
>
> 73,
> Dave AB7E
>
>
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