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    Ham Radio Workbench-QRP Dummy Load-Manual

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    This document summarizes two smart QRP dummy load projects. The first uses an Arduino microprocessor to measure rectified RF energy and light LEDs to indicate relative power output. It can also send power measurements over USB or serial. The second is a simpler design that uses a diode and LED to indicate power levels. Both have a 50 ohm resistive load rated to 24 watts but recommended for lower power use. Assembly and parts lists are provided for constructing the boards.

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    Ham Radio Workbench-QRP Dummy Load-Manual

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    This document summarizes two smart QRP dummy load projects. The first uses an Arduino microprocessor to measure rectified RF energy and light LEDs to indicate relative power output. It can also send power measurements over USB or serial. The second is a simpler design that uses a diode and LED to indicate power levels. Both have a 50 ohm resistive load rated to 24 watts but recommended for lower power use. Assembly and parts lists are provided for constructing the boards.

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    This document summarizes two smart QRP dummy load projects. The first uses an Arduino microprocessor to measure rectified RF energy and light LEDs to indicate relative power output. It can also send power measurements over USB or serial. The second is a simpler design that uses a diode and LED to indicate power levels. Both have a 50 ohm resistive load rated to 24 watts but recommended for lower power use. Assembly and parts lists are provided for constructing the boards.

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    Ham Radio Workbench-QRP Dummy Load-Manual

    Uploaded by

    Benjamin Dover
    This document summarizes two smart QRP dummy load projects. The first uses an Arduino microprocessor to measure rectified RF energy and light LEDs to indicate relative power output. It can also send power measurements over USB or serial. The second is a simpler design that uses a diode and LED to indicate power levels. Both have a 50 ohm resistive load rated to 24 watts but recommended for lower power use. Assembly and parts lists are provided for constructing the boards.

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    Dummy Load Project Boards

    QRP Dummy Load

    Introduction
    • This is a simple 50 ohm QRP dummy load. While the maximum
    rated power is 24 watts, the device will get quite hot at that
    power level. We recommend running lower power for short
    periods.
    • The board has a diode that will rectify the RF energy and cause
    the LED to glow brighter as the power increases.

    Assembly
    • Simply place the components according to the silkscreen
    printed on the board.
    • If you are running very low power and want the LED to glow
    brighter, reduce the value of the resistor.

    Parts list
    • The latest parts list and all documentation is on the web at
    www.360workbench.com

    www.hamradio360.com www.360workbench.com
    Smart
    QRP Dummy Load

    Introduction
    • We call this a “smart” QRP dummy load because we have included an Arduino Pro Micro
    processor in the design. You can do various things with the Arduino. The rectified RF energy is
    presented to the input of the Arduino’s analog to digital converter (ADC). The Arduno can
    measure this voltage and resolve that into a number between 0 and 1023.
    • The Arduino can output the value of the power measurement in multiple ways depending on the
    firmware that is loaded into it. The power can be sent as a number to the USB port or the serial
    UART on the Arduino. We have also included a row of 5 LEDs that can be turned on to show the
    relative power output. As the power goes up, the detected voltage goes up and the firmware can
    light up more LEDs.
    • The load is a simple 50 ohm resistive load with a maximum rated power of 24 watts. The device
    will get quite hot at that power level. We recommend running lower power for short periods.
    • The board can be used as a simple dummy load and relative power can be seen with the “RF” LED
    lighting up. If you want to use the Arduino you will have to power it somehow. You can either
    power the Arduino through the USB jack or you can apply power to the VIN and GND pins and use
    the onboard voltage regulator.
    • Important note #1 – When connecting a PC to the USB jack and transmitting into the dummy load,
    it is possible for RF to cause the USB port to disconnect. This can happen at high power levels and
    higher frequencies. This should not occur with the typical QRP HF or 2m radio.
    • Important note #2 – This is not a precision watt meter. The intent is to show a relative power
    reading. The voltage produced by the diode is somewhat frequency dependent so you will see a
    slight difference in measured voltage on 10m vs 80m. This is normal. You can calibrate the
    firmware for your favorite band to get more accuracy.

    Assembly
    • Simply place the components according to the silkscreen printed on the board.
    • If you are running very low power and want the LED to glow brighter, reduce the value of the
    resistor.
    Parts list
    • The latest parts list and all documentation is on the web at www.360workbench.com

    www.hamradio360.com www.360workbench.com
    Smart
    QRP Dummy Load

    www.hamradio360.com www.360workbench.com

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