Heathkit ID-5252

[HomerBB]

I am the owner of an ID-5252, and know it is an audio load, but what is it, and what are its uses?
Anyone know?

Thanks,
Homer

 

[W5LZ]

I did a 'Google' of "heathkit id-5252", this is what I found;

Heathkit Resources

Simple, huh?
- 'Doc

 

[HomerBB]

Thanks Doc,
Now I still don't know what a person actually does with one of them . . .

Heathkit ID-5252 Audio Load Box

Loads: 2, 2.67, 3.2, 4, 5.33, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 ohms

60-240W dissipation

Stereo or Mono operation

Dimensions: 9" Wide x 4.4" High x 10" Deep

Someone elsewhere provided this info for me

Perfect for servicing and testing audio power amplifiers at higher power levels without disturbing your neighbors or spouse. Contains four 8 ohn dummy load resistors, each rated at 60 watts. By combining these four in various series/parallel combinations, it is possible to make up any desired combination of 4 - 8 - 16 ohm loads at up to 240 watts RMS capacity.

Audio Load Box 2, 2.67, 3.2, 4, 5.33, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32 ohms 60-240W dissipation Stereo or Mono operation

 

[AudioShockwav]

It is A Dummy Load, for testing Audio Amps at different Impedance`s
Just like you would use a RF dummy load to test a RF radio Amp, this would be used to test a Audio Amp ( stereo amp)

73
Jeff

 

[HomerBB]

Ok. Thanks. Then it's pretty much useless to me right now.

 

[AudioShockwav]

Ok. Thanks. Then it's pretty much useless to me right now.

Ummm, well maybe, then again maybe not.
You might be surprised what it could bring on flebay.
I have seen Car Audio Nuts pay decent money for real test equipment.

73
Jeff