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04-01-2015, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
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Rubber Duckie Antennas OK for bench tests?
Is it OK to attach rubber duck antennas to my radios in my panel in order to conduct a safe bench test?
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04-01-2015, 06:17 AM
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Are you really going to trust opinions on the internet when talking about equipment this expensive? I would call the manufacturer.
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04-01-2015, 06:57 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
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Handheld radios put out about 1-2 watts, panel mount average is 10 watts. Bottom line, I wouldn't recommend it.
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04-01-2015, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: fort myers fl
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ColoRv
Are you really going to trust opinions on the internet when talking about equipment this expensive? I would call the manufacturer.
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given the backgrounds and reputations of some of the people on this forum, yes i would. |
04-01-2015, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 3,179
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For bench testing radios, I would use a "dummy load" rated for the power and frequency range of the transmitter.
They are not overly expensive but if you ask at a local EAA chapter or if you know any local HAM radio operators, you may be able to borrow what you need.
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04-01-2015, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
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Thats what I needed to know. Thanks again for the quick and thoughtful responses.
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04-01-2015, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,341
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shoot me an address via PM and I'll send you one of my excess RF dummy loads. Still have a few.
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04-01-2015, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shreveport, LA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fl-mike
shoot me an address via PM and I'll send you one of my excess RF dummy loads. Still have a few.
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Mike, a very big thank you! |
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