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XRDS-RF 100W PL259 UHF Male Plug RF Dummy Load, 50 Ohm
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XRDS-RF 100W PL259 UHF Male Plug RF Dummy Load, 50 Ohm

Bottom line: The XRDS-RF 100W PL259 UHF Male Plug RF Dummy Load: Flat VSWR of 1.2 or lower across the full DC-520 MHz range; main trade-off: single PL259 male connector only; N-type or BNC rigs need an adapter.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Flat VSWR of 1.2 or lower across the full DC-520 MHz range
  • ✓ 100W rating covers most HF and VHF transceiver tune-up sessions
  • ✓ PL259 UHF male plug mates directly with SO239 radio jacks, no adapter
  • ✓ Nickel-plated copper shell with silver-plated center pin
  • ✓ Rated -55 to +125 C, so garage and field use stay in spec

Cons

  • ✗ Single PL259 male connector only; N-type or BNC rigs need an adapter
  • ✗ 100W ceiling rules out amplifier testing above that level
  • ✗ 520 MHz upper limit excludes 900 MHz and 1.2 GHz bands
  • ✗ No published duty-cycle rating, so long key-down runs are guesswork

Manufacturer description

Description:XRDS-RF 50 ohm 100W PL259 UHF male plug rf dummy load for your need.Product Specification：Impedance: 50ohmVSWR:≤ 1.2Frequency Range: DC~520 MHzRF Connector Type: PL259 UHF MaleWorking Temp：-55 ~ +125 ℃Package Include:1 x 100W PL259 UHF male plug rf dummy load1 x Plastic dust capThe construction of XRDS-RF PL259 UHF male dummy load is solid, it’s compact, and it does what it’s supposed to do.

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Key Features

  • 100W PL259 UHF Male Plug DC-520 MHz dummy load
  • Frequency Range: DC to 520MHz. VSWR:≤ 1.2
  • Connector Type: PL259 Male. Impedance: 50ohm
  • Adapter Material: The outer shell is nickel plated copper, and the inner needle is silver plated copper
  • Working Temp：-55 ~ +125 ℃

Full Specifications

BrandXRDS -RF
Connector TypePL259 Male. Impedance: 50ohm
Frequency RangeDC to 520MHz. VSWR:≤ 1.2
Adapter MaterialThe outer shell is nickel plated copper, and the inner needle is silver plated copper
Package Dimensions9.61 x 5.2 x 1.77 inches

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