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of the Palstar DL2K Dummy Load.
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N0SP
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 16, 2003 16:26
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Built to last forever... Works GREAT
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I decided it was time to replace my smelly messy MFJunk dummy load. The resistance measurement in that load had long ago drifted from close to 50 ohms to over 60. Later I purchased a small "dry" load and promptly melted it. After enjoying superb performance from my Palstar R30 Shortwave Receiver and the AT1500CV antenna tuner I knew Palstar's offering would be a good one. When I saw the DL2K at Dayton I grabbed it.
It performs perfectly... The meter is a nice addition and the chart on the front panel elminates guessing how long you can run it eliminating the need to keep the manual around.
The previous review did justice to many good aspects of this unit. I don't want to duplicate all the comments here, but I want to emphasize the ATTENTION TO DETAIL that went in to the DL2K.
1. The number of fasteners used to hold the cover in place are twice what is needed.
2. Screws are black annodized and are fitted with syntnetic washers to avoid scratching the excellent thick black wrinkle finish.
3. The INSIDE of the top cover is also painted like the outside with the area around four of the cabinet screws masked to bare metal so as to insure it remains grounded to the chassis.
4. THICK robust metalwork.
5. The chassis itself is electroplated on inside and outside surfaces.
This unit is certainly more $$ than the gallon of oil you buy for $30, but consider:
NO smell.
NO mess.
The risk of spillage... If the can of oil gets turned on it's side the oil leaks out the vent hole and the edges of the lid. Just where in your house would you like to spill a gallon of oil??
The cheap can of oil takes a LONG time to cool off once you get it warm. The DL2K's fan cools the unit quickly. And, I might add, will warm the shack nicely if need be.
These days the attention to detail and heavy construction is very refreshing. This will be part of the shack as long as I'm on the air. It's one of those things that you purchase knowing you'll never have to deal with the issue again. SOLID!
74,
Dennis
NØSP
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