Making a Dummy load with a salvaged computer heatsink
Contributed by G0VFS
27 Apr 18
This dummy load was constructed using an Aluminium processor heatsink and a 32-1007 thick film 50-ohm resistors from the internet (eBay). They are rated at 40 watts CW and much more for short durations(Peak Power: 400 Watts (based on 10us pulse width and 1% duty cycle). On a large heat sink, they are supposedly able to handle 100 watts SSB for a few minutes.