Heath dumbie load

[kd4e]

It is properly called a "Dummy Load" because
it tricks the transmitter into thinking that
it is a perfect antenna and absorbs all of the
energy.  It is used for testing purposes.

Your local community should host a hazardous
waste disposal site or regular event.  Contact
your dump, land fill, or garbage pickup people
and ask them.

Or, ask the local Radio Shack if they know of
an Amateur Radio Club in the area.  Most Hams
would be willing to help with the disposal problem.
If she wants to be rid of it she could donate the
container to the Club, it has a value of $25. or
thereabouts.

HTH ... doc

> I received a call from a lady who has an item I think is called a dumbie
> load.  She says it looks like a paint can, made by Heath, and is more than
> 30 years old.  It has a liquid inside.  She wants to properly dispose of
> it.  My guess is that it is transformer oil and way back then transformer
> oil had PCBs, a substance we now know causes certain types of cancer.  Does
> anyone know about whether there would be PCBs in the oil?  Is Heath still
> in business?  Any help would be most appreciated.
> Ann


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Thanks! & 73,
doc, KD4E
... somewhere in FL
URL:  bibleseven (dot) com

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