MFJ Enterprises Original MFJ-260C Dummy Load, 300 Watt, 0-650 MHz, Dry

I used it to check out the feedline to my antennas.

for what I need to do it works

Used it for testing/tuning an FT-897D and FT-450D. Does the job.

Dummy loads and antenna analyzer are the two tools youll go to everytime your radio gives you hiccups. The dummy load simulates a perfect antenna that can be used a reference point. I was originally going to give this a zero star review because it arrived to me open circuit. Inside a dummy load is a resistor. A non-inductive, pulse withstanding resistor, typically of this price level its a carbon composition or a carbon pile with horrific temper coefficients, but still. a 50 ohm 10% resistor. Mine was an open circuit, which I detected from my analyzer... thank god I didnt put it directly to my radio. The case was aluminum but the mating surfaces wouldnt conduct. I disassembled both resistor mounting brackets, after checking continuity and getting nothing. rubbed everything shiny with 0000 steel wool. reassembled, perfect. However the 259 bulkhead cant see it. I had to take the bulkhead off, polish the metal surface, reinstall/solder the bulkhead, and now R = 53. I essentially had to rebuild it from a full disassembly. Whoever put that hand written green QC sticker on it never tested. you know what they say, MJF = mighty fine junk Always test your equipment before using them to test something more expensive. cheers. KN4GEI

Worked better than expected fast shipping

The dummy load works just as it should. Ive been able to test and tune several radios with it. I recommend it highly.

Well made and good quality. Works as it should.

This unit was well packaged and shipping was fairly quick. I use this dummy load to test and adjust ham radio antennas and it does a good job. MFJ gives you a one year no matter what warranty.

Perfectly meet my requirements.

As specified 50 ohm dummy load. Good for HF and up to about 150mhz... after that, you need to spend some real money on something more accurate. However serves mt need 110% would buy another one if I needed it! A good buy for the money!!