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XRDS -RF 100W PL259 UHF Male RF Dummy Load for Ham Radio, 50 Ohm Dummy Load
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XRDS -RF 100W PL259 UHF Male RF Dummy Load for Ham Radio, 50 Ohm Dummy Load

Bottom line: The XRDS -RF 100W PL259 UHF Male RF Dummy Load for Ham Radio: 100W rating covers bench testing for most amateur radio transceivers; main trade-off: 100W ceiling rules out testing linear amplifiers or higher-power output.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 100W rating covers bench testing for most amateur radio transceivers
  • ✓ Wide DC-520 MHz range spans HF, VHF and the 70 cm UHF band
  • ✓ VSWR of 1.2 or lower gives a close 50 ohm match
  • ✓ PL259 male plug threads straight onto the rig's SO-239 jack, no adapter
  • ✓ Nickel-plated copper shell with a silver-plated copper center pin

Cons

  • ✗ 100W ceiling rules out testing linear amplifiers or higher-power output
  • ✗ PL259 only, so N-type, BNC or SMA radios need a separate adapter
  • ✗ Air-cooled design, and the listing gives no duty cycle or max key-down time
  • ✗ Tops out at 520 MHz, so it can't test the 900 MHz or 1.2 GHz bands

Manufacturer description

XRDS -RF 100W PL259 UHF Male RF Dummy Load

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Key Features

  • 100W PL259 UHF Male Plug DC-520 MHz dummy load
  • Connector Type: PL259 Male. Impedance: 50ohm
  • Adapter Material: The outer shell is nickel plated copper, and the inner needle is silver plated copper
  • Frequency Range: DC to 520MHz. VSWR:≤ 1.2
  • The 100-Watt PL259 Dummy Load is a self-contained air-cooled resistive unit that easily attaches to the male PL259 antenna connector on the back of the Amateur Radio rig.

Full Specifications

BrandXRDS -RF
Model614164800071
Frequency520 MHz
Cable TypeCoaxial
Unit Count1.0 Count
Connector TypePl259
Number of Pins1
Frequency RangeDC to 520MHz. VSWR:≤ 1.2
Maximum Voltage50 Volts
Special FeatureSelf-Contained Air-Cooled Resistive Unit
Adapter MaterialThe outer shell is nickel plated copper, and the inner needle is silver plated copper
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Compatible DevicesAmateur Radio Rig
Indoor Outdoor UsageOutdoor
Compatible Phone ModelsNo Compatible Phone Models
Recommended Uses For ProductHam Radio Testing and Tuning
Other Special Features of the ProductSelf-Contained Air-Cooled Resistive Unit

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