Since you¡¯re playing with transmitters, a dummy load is an indispensable
tool. If I were you, I would stop and make one before continuing with the
pixie.
It¡¯s simple enough to make one if you have some basic parts on hand. If
not, there are very cheap kits available for low power dummy loads. For
example, qrpguys.com has one for $10 which also gives you a dc voltage
proportional to the RF power you feed it. This will give you some
additional soldering practice, but more importantly will give you a way to
safely test qrp transmitters and measure their output power with your
multimeter.
A little dummy load like that will come in handy again and again as you
progress in your hobby. You will not regret it. I built a similar one into
a box with a dc meter movement years ago. Even though I have plenty of
other test equipment, that¡¯s what I reach for when it¡¯s time to smoke test
a QRP transmitter.
Good luck with your project and have fun!
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On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM Cierra <dubosec@...> wrote:
Well, the radio is a QRP Pixie kit and it doesn't put out very much power;
I just wanted to test if I soldered the connections well. I have an analog
multimeter I could use as well. Eventually I plan to get (or make) a dummy
load, but I'm still practicing my soldering for now.
