The headphone jack doesn't use the same output amp as the internal speaker. To use the headphone jack you need external amplified speakers.
73, Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim McDonald Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 1:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Headphone audio. As I remember my Heathkit SB-100 from 1966 had an internal pot to provide for reduced headphone volume when the front panel AF gain is set for speakers. Those who never use speakers can't relate, but I have wished for that option when I was using unpowered speakers that didn't have a volume control. Having the option would be nice. 73, Jim N7US -----Original Message----- I hate to belabor this rather minor issue but since there have been a couple "I don't get it" responses, here's why you haven't noticed it: Speakers vary widely in their drive requirements. If you have speakers that match your phones, lucky you. Mine don't. I use a set of bookshelf size hi fi speakers that take many dB more drive than my phones. It's not so bad having to turn the volume down but the monitor, since it (rightly, IMO) does not adjust with the volume, also needs to go down. This is a minor pain when you don't realize until you've already started transmitting that you forgot to change it. Another issue is that Speakers + Phones mode won't work well. If you're comfortable with the phones, your guests can barely hear the speakers. I very seldom use speakers any more. 73 -- Carl WS7L ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
