Dummy Load resistor 50 Ohm 15 Watt for CB Amateur marine and PMR Radio PL259

The 15W RF Dummy Load PL259 is a compact, air-cooled 50Ω load, ideal for testing and tuning radios without transmitting over the air.

A must-have tool for safe bench testing and diagnostics.

📡 Safe Testing Without Transmitting

✔ Test radios without using an antenna
✔ Prevents interference with others
✔ Ideal for bench work and fault finding

⚡ Power Handling

✔ 15W continuous
✔ 20W CW max
✔ Up to 100W for short bursts (2 seconds)

✔ Suitable for low to mid-power radios

📶 Wide Frequency Coverage

✔ DC – 800 MHz
✔ Works across:

• CB (27 MHz)
• PMR
• 10m / 2m / 70cm
• Some HF applications

📉 Excellent Match

✔ VSWR: 1.1:1
✔ Minimises reflected power
✔ Accurate testing results

🔌 Standard PL259 Connection

✔ Direct fit to SO239 sockets
✔ Plug-and-play with most radios and test gear

❄️ Air-Cooled Finned Design

✔ Metal heat sink body
✔ Dissipates heat effectively
✔ Reliable under load

📏 Compact & Portable

• Size: 34 x 72mm
• Weight: 76g

✔ Easy to keep in your toolkit

📻 Ideal For

• CB radio testing
• Amateur radio setups
• SWR tuning checks
• Bench diagnostics

📦 What You Get

✔ 1 x 15W RF Dummy Load PL259

Key Features

• 15W RF dummy load
• 50 Ohm impedance
• DC–800 MHz range
• PL259 connector
• Compact finned design

Why Choose This Dummy Load?

✔ Safe and simple testing
✔ Good match (low VSWR)
✔ Compact and reliable
✔ Great value

🚚 UK Stock

✔ Fast dispatch from the UK
✔ No import delays or extra charges

Straight Talking

If you’re testing radios without one of these, you’re doing it the hard way.