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dummy load uhf

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 4:06 pm
by ninneman
Hello
I built a dummy load from batsite
works great for vhf but very low voltage uhf is there a diode I should use besids 1n34a
thanks

Re: dummy load uhf

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:42 pm
by AEC
If you are building a dummy load, there are no diodes in them, they are pure resistance only.
Carbon resistive material with NO conductive coating.

Diodes are for tapping RF and converting it to a DC voltage for metering, also used in conjunction with a capacitor to keep the impedance within tolerance.