Suggestions for a dummy load.

[old goat 321]

I would like to buy a dummy load to test some of my radios but not sure what to get. Right now my capability is 6 to 160 meter and 100 watts. Ive seen all kinds of shapes and sizes, dry, oil, some with meters. I have a MFJ872 swr/watt meter. Just looking to be able to safely test my radios. Any suggestions pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated.

 

[midnight special]

i use a older heathkit and works ok for me and it was priced right at 10 dollars

 

[Woody-202]

I've used a couple low wattage dummy loads, even a light bulb (back in the day) but for the last decade I've been happy enough with the MFJ-260C 300 watt dummy load. New, they're around $50. I think I bought mine second hand for around $30.

 

[S&W357]

Same here Woody-202...MFJ-260C 300 Watt Dummy Load (O-650 MHZ) works good for me as well.

 

[old goat 321]

i use a older heathkit and works ok for me and it was priced right at 10 dollars

Thank you for your reply. I know its probably a very novice question. I really dont know anything abou

Same here Woody-202...MFJ-260C 300 Watt Dummy Load (O-650 MHZ) works good for me as well.

Thanks guys, i was looking at that very same unit on DX Engineering this morning. Can i use the dummy load with the mfj 872? Radio-watt meter-dummy load? Sorry for the novice questions.

 

[Tallman]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-M...911402?hash=item4b6ceb5d6a:g:jBMAAOSw3Dpdp5eh

 

[old goat 321]

I agree, a lot to learn

 

[Woody-202]

Thank you for your reply. I know its probably a very novice question. I really dont know anything abou

Thanks guys, i was looking at that very same unit on DX Engineering this morning. Can i use the dummy load with the mfj 872? Radio-watt meter-dummy load? Sorry for the novice questions.

Yep, it will work fine

 

[999]

I've been using a cantenna 1000 watt oil filled dummy load for years I even tested my sweet sixteen into it for a short burst and it's still running with no issues.