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50Ohm Dummy Load Kit – Compact QRP Dummy Load for Ham Radio & Beginners

Product information "50Ohm Dummy Load Kit – Compact QRP Dummy Load for Ham Radio & Beginners"

The 50Ohm.de Dummy Load is more than just a practical accessory – it’s the perfect soldering project for newly licensed ham radio operators, training stations, or portable operations. Developed by DL1FLO (Florian Schmid) and DL9MJ (Matthias Jung) in cooperation with the DARC AJW department and blinkyparts, this open-source kit combines functionality and learning.

What is a Dummy Load?

A dummy load is used to safely test a transmitter without radiating RF energy – the power is converted into heat. Perfect for radio checks, power measurements, and training purposes.

Why this Dummy Load?

  • Compact sandwich design with minimal stray inductance
  • Optimized for QRP operation (not suitable for high power)
  • Handy BNC connector
  • Built-in measurement circuit (diode + capacitor)
  • Two identical PCBs for easy assembly
  • 50ohm.de as a learning platform
  • Lovingly hand-packed in Germany

Kit Contents

  • 2x identical PCBs
  • 20x 1kΩ resistors (3W, 5%)
  • 1x BNC connector (50 Ohm)
  • 1x 10nF capacitor
  • 1x Schottky diode (BAT41)

Perfect for:

  • Young and newly licensed ham radio operators
  • Training & educational stations
  • Outdoor and QRP portable operations
  • Soldering beginners (with detailed manual)

Our motto: "Soldering connects!"

With the dummy load kit from 50ohm.de and blinkyparts.com, you're not only getting a functional RF test device, but also a fantastic learning experience – perfect as a gift or for your own skills development.


👉 Looking for more info or build instructions?

Find the full documentation, step-by-step guide, and FAQ in our wiki: 📖 50Ohm Dummy Load – Wiki & Build Guide

Build Time: 1-2 Hours
Difficulty: Medium
Manual and iteractive board: https://binary-kitchen.github.io/SolderingTutorial/
Target group: Citizens band radio (CB), Radio Operator (HAM)

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3 reviews

5 May 2026 05:01

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Mit Spaß gelötet, perfekt funktioniert –> eine großartige Dummy Load

Ich habe mir den 50-Ohm-Dummy-Load-Bausatz am Funk.Tag Kassel am sehr informativen Lötstand des AJW zugelegt und bin wirklich begeistert. Der Bausatz ist hervorragend durchdacht und eignet sich sowohl für Einsteiger als auch für erfahrene Funkamateure. Besonders positiv hervorzuheben ist die klare und verständliche Anleitung – jeder Schritt ist sauber erklärt, sodass der Aufbau problemlos gelingt.

Die Qualität der Bauteile macht einen sehr guten Eindruck. Alle Komponenten sind sauber verarbeitet und passen perfekt zusammen. Gerade für Lernzwecke ist dieser Bausatz ideal, da man nicht nur ein funktionierendes Messmittel erhält, sondern gleichzeitig ein gutes Verständnis für Aufbau und Funktion eines Dummy Loads entwickelt.

Nach dem Zusammenbau funktioniert die Dummy Load einwandfrei. Die Anpassung an 50 Ohm ist sauber, und die Belastbarkeit ist für typische QRP Anwendungen im Amateurfunk absolut ausreichend. Damit eignet sich das Gerät perfekt zum Testen von Sendern, ohne unerwünschte Abstrahlung zu verursachen.

Besonders gefällt mir auch, dass sich der Bausatz hervorragend als Projekt für Nachwuchs-Funkamateure eignet. Er verbindet Praxis, Lernen und Erfolgserlebnis – genau das, was man für den Einstieg in das Hobby braucht.

Fazit: Ein rundum gelungener Bausatz mit hohem Lernfaktor, guter Qualität und zuverlässiger Funktion. Klare Kaufempfehlung! 73!

18 September 2025 18:06

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Ein schöner Bausatz und ein schönes Geschenk für einen Anfänger

Endlich gibt es mal einen schönen Bausatz für Amateurfunker. Sehr einfach aber ein praktisches Tool für einen Anfänger und auch ein tolles Geschenk. Ich muss meinem Vorredner recht geben, die Lötstellen sind etwas schwer zu löten. Ich konnte aber nichts von einem Lack entdecken. Die großen Widerstände nehmen sehr viel Hitze weg, man muss ein wenig mehr Geduld haben. Beim löten empfiehlt es sich einen starken Lötkolben zu verwenden.

Ansonsten in die Anleitung schauen! Ich habe es zuerst ohne versucht und bin schier verzweifelt. In der Anleitung gibts einen guten Tipp wie man die Widerstände besser auffädeln kann!

Ein schöner Bausatz und eine schöne Werbung für ein tolles Projekt: 50ohm.de

30 August 2025 08:09

Review with rating of 3 out of 5 stars

Als Produkt gut, als Projekt leider nicht

Der Dummy Load ist als fertiges Produkt toll und tut was er soll. Das Löten war leider ziemlich frustrierend, weil sämtliche Pads mit Lötlack überzogen waren, der erstmal angekratzt werden musste, damit man eine ordentliche Verbindung hinbekommt.

Our feedback: Hallo David, das ist natürlich nicht schön zu hören. Was genau meinst du mit Lötlack? Kannst du uns dazu ein Foto per Email schicken? Selbstverständlich bekommst du bei einem fehlerhaften Produkt einen Ersatz von uns! Ich hoffe du hattest trotzdem etwas Spaß beim Löten.
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