Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker

On 4/1/2021 12:04 PM, wa2...@gmail.com wrote: I use these on my rigs.Radio Shack Minimus 7 JBL ProPerformer Ken WA2LBI LG G6  -- Original message--From: Mike MaloneyDate: Thu, Apr 1, 2021 14:46To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net;Louis Visconti;Cc: Subject:Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker Have

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker

these on my rigs.Radio Shack Minimus 7 JBL ProPerformer Ken WA2LBI LG G6  -- Original message--From: Mike MaloneyDate: Thu, Apr 1, 2021 14:46To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net;Louis Visconti;Cc: Subject:Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker Have you tried a deflector tube on the internal speaker to direct

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker

I use these on my rigs.Radio Shack Minimus 7 JBL ProPerformer Ken WA2LBI LG G6  -- Original message--From: Mike MaloneyDate: Thu, Apr 1, 2021 14:46To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net;Louis Visconti;Cc: Subject:Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker Have you tried a deflector tube on the internal

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker

Have you tried a deflector tube on the internal speaker to direct the sound toward your head/ears?   Mike AC5P On Thursday, April 1, 2021, 01:18:45 PM CDT, Louis Visconti wrote: Can some one point me to a decent external speaker for my K2. Thanks. Lou, KD2MU -- This email has been

[Elecraft] External Speaker

Can some one point me to a decent external speaker for my K2. Thanks. Lou, KD2MU -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker for kx3?

> > > > On 04/03/2017 03:47, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Message: 10 > > Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2017 16:25:48 + > > From: Eddy Avila <k6...@hotmail.com> > > To: Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > > Subject: [Elecraft] Exter

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker for kx3?

Since this topic keeps coming up, I finally documented my speaker setup in a blog post. It is simple, inexpensive (around $35), and fairly portable. I first put it together for a JOTA (Jamboree on the Air) station last October. It has been working great since then.

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker for kx3?

On Mar 3, 2017 10:46 PM, "Dean L" wrote: > Feb QST cw resonant speaker... awesome! > Dean/k2ww > > On Mar 3, 2017 11:39 AM, "Kevin - K4VD" wrote: > >> Hi Eddy: >> >> I use Mackie CR4 powered speakers and love them... https://goo.gl/PTV8Eq >> >> I also

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker for kx3?

Hi Eddy: I use Mackie CR4 powered speakers and love them... https://goo.gl/PTV8Eq I also understand Bose powered speakers sound great also. Kev K4VD On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 11:25 AM, Eddy Avila wrote: > Greetings fellow kx3 ops.anyone have a suggestion for a >

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker for kx3?

This subject has come up and been beaten to death several times :-) Most any small, battery powered speaker will work fine. I use a Sony SRS-X33 (now replaced by a different model), that works great. Cost maybe $90 or so. There are cheaper/lighter alternatives that have been reported to work

[Elecraft] External speaker for kx3?

Greetings fellow kx3 ops.anyone have a suggestion for a decent-sounding external speaker for the kx3? Actually, the built-in speaker sounds good by itself, but I may want to "blast" CW around our RV campsite sometime.you know, to bug the neighbors and ward off evil spirits! HI HI tnx

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker

Here is SP3 manual; http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740273%20SP3%20Owner's%20Manual.pdf de JH3SIF, Keith > 2016/06/21 19:10、Gary Gregory のメール： > > I was searching the Elecraft website and was unable to find much > information on the SP3. > > Did I miss something? > > I

[Elecraft] External Speaker

I was searching the Elecraft website and was unable to find much information on the SP3. Did I miss something? I found the cost and a nice photo but wanted some more detail such as specs. Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ, K3NHLSkype: Gary.VK1ZZhttp://www.qsl.net/vk1zz

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker details

I've had many requests for the related information pertaining to the external speakers which I use.They are Realistic / Radio Shack Cat # 40-1313.They can be used as powered, which we do for the music system in the travel trailer, and I have a 2nd pair which I use as passive here at

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker details

I use a Radio Shack speaker/DSP combo. They are a little hard to find but worth it. It is a great addition for the KX3. 73 de George, W6GF Sent from my iPad > On Sep 13, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: > > > I've had many requests for the related

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker details

] On Behalf Of George Fritkin via Elecraft Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 1:09 PM To: Bob McGraw - K4TAX Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker details I use a Radio Shack speaker/DSP combo. They are a little hard to find but worth it. It is a great addition for the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker details

Behringer MS40 pair here - RF proof and best I have found to date. So good that I have stopped looking/building. Stereo and has inputs for a couple of things - so I run the K3 and computer through them. Yes, they are big and do not match the K-Line - but, the station is already designed and

[Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

I'm amazed at how well my K2 internal speaker works and sounds! Every time I plug in an external speaker, I've quickly gone back to the internal speaker So, has anyone found an external speaker for the k2 that sounds better than the internal unit? Also, I'm really not willing to

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eddy Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 3:02 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation. I'm amazed at how well my K2 internal speaker works and sounds! Every time I plug

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

I too endorse the West Mountain speakers! I have them in use on my K2, K3, KX3 and two commmputers. 73 ! Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

Ed, One possible reason for your lack of satisfaction in external speakers may be that they are all 8 ohm speakers. The K2 audio amplifier does not have a lot of excess gain (that was by design to limit the receive current). If you are to get a decent amount of power out of it, the speaker

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

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Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

I thought something was wrong with my ears (OK, there is, but not this). I've tried several external speakers as well. The latest was the West Mountain ones which I made the mistake of opening and lost all confidence in what I saw. The K2 speaker has been better for CW than anything else I

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

-5030-G 300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 4:02 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation. I

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

The best I've used for monitoring while working in the shack or letting my kids listen to an active cw QSO is the speaker from my Drake TR4C. Otherwise I use headphones most of the time... Scotty/NU0S K1-4...S/N. 3206 Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Eddy k6...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

Hi Ed, Well better is very subjective but I liked the powered Motorola speaker. I used the original built in Motorola amp, Type 1 as shown here: http://www2.opparc.org/mirrors/n0ss/www.n0ss.net/index_general.html They are widely available at ham flea markets and Ebay.

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

On 1/6/2014 2:02 PM, EricJ wrote: The K2 speaker has been better for CW than anything else I have tried. Elecraft found a VERY good speaker for the K2. Don's advice about looking for a 4 ohm speaker is also good -- virtually all loudspeaker amplifiers have a VERY low output Z, typically 0.1

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

Then I should plan on using my Magneplanar SMGa's, because they are 2 Ohm speakers. Except I don't have a K2. Dang. wunder K6WRU On Jan 6, 2014, at 2:54 PM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 1/6/2014 2:02 PM, EricJ wrote: The K2 speaker has been better for CW than anything else

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

So far with my KX3, I have found the the self powered X-Mini speaker does well on CW and SSB.  While not hifi, it is very good.  $40. Mel, K6KBE On Monday, January 6, 2014 2:59 PM, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org wrote: Then I should plan on using my Magneplanar SMGa's, because

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

The West Mountain Radio COMspkr work great with my K3 station. Available from HRO for under $40.00. Good luck. Bill - W0BBI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/External-speaker-recommendation-tp7582575p7582592.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

I am currently using the Bose Companion2 Series 2. They sound really nice. They are roughly 3in.x 7in. and dual inputs so I can have the radio and my system sound card going into it without having to switch or have a second set of speakers. I think I got them on www.woot.com for around $70. 73 HNY

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker recommendation.....

      The K2 speaker has been better for CW than anything else I have tried. No explanation. Eric KE6US    My experience likewise and this includes my K3.   The CW sidetone is improved and boosted even more with a right angle deflector on top of the

[Elecraft] External speaker hum with K3

I connected a pair of Bose Companion 2 computer speakers (magentically shielded with amplifier) to my K3 and was rewared with a strong hum.  I have ensured that the speaker setting is correct and I am using the Bose stereo connector.  I also get the same result with the line out at various

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker hum with K3

On 7/25/2013 7:30 AM, Greg Mason wrote: What am I missing with the connection to the speaker-out on the K3, which I would prefer to use? Do you hear hum (pure 60 Hz) or buzz (harmonics of 60 Hz)? The most common cause of buzz is leakage current from the AC power system, and it is coupled

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker hum with K3

This probably isn't the problem being experienced, but I found when I took the audio output of the ICOM 706 in my car and ran it through the car stereo system there was a strong low frequency hum when listening to a local 2M repeater. After a bit of thought, I am blaming the 151.4 Hz CTCSS

[Elecraft] External Speaker K2

I have to agree the Heathkit HS1661 is a great external speaker for the K2. I have used it for over 8 years and been very pleased with the audio output and quality of sound. I liked the HS-1661 speaker so much I removed it from its Heathkit case and built a separate enclosure for it to match the

[Elecraft] External Speaker Choices

My choice is a pair of $20 computer speakers.  I use a pair of 10 year old Labtecs which suit me just fine except that I don't particularly like the modern look.  But then I can't hear anythiing above 2700 Hz and I don't want to hear anything below 300 Hz.  YMMV!  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ

Re: [Elecraft] External Speaker Choices

OK, I hooked up my computer speakers, and .. dang! Sounds pretty good. Now I need to find a pair of speakers that have a balance control. Mike WILLIS COOKE wrote: My choice is a pair of $20 computer speakers. I use a pair of 10 year old Labtecs which suit me just fine except that I

[Elecraft] External speaker operation-K3

What I have I changed? I can only hear my external speakers when sub is activated. Config settings: speakers=2; phone +speakers = yes. Plugged into rear spkr jack. With plug removed internal speakers work as expected. Howard..K2HK HK

[Elecraft] External speaker using P3 enclosure?

Hi to the list. This is my first post here so I am hoping it works out right. Just my contribution - have the P3 on one side of the K3 and an external speaker (using the P3 enclosure) on the other. Andy VK4KY - K3 s/n 3017 __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker using P3 enclosure?

Hi Andy and welcome!! Good idea, but the K3 is really at its best with *two* speakers - either for the AFx mode that provides spatial separation of signals from the main receiver via two speakers or when using a K3 main and the subreceiver, one receiver to each speaker. Ron AC7AC -Original

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker using P3 enclosure?

Hi Ron, Yes - you are correct. It looks like some of us might require two speakers (and a longer bench..) Andy * Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Hi Andy and welcome!! Good idea, but the K3 is really at its best with *two* speakers - either for the AFx mode that

[Elecraft] external speaker selection

Has anyone found a good external speaker to compliment the K3? any comments appreciated.. Thanks Ed Wp4o ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub

Re: [Elecraft] external speaker selection

Ed Rodriguez wrote: Has anyone found a good external speaker to compliment the K3? any comments appreciated.. I'm using a pair of Sony amplified computer speakers. I preemptively wrapped the wires around ferrite toroids and haven't had any RF problems. Keep in mind that with the K3's AFX

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker jack K2

Matt Palmer wrote: Having some minor problems here, mainly the external speaker jack does not fit the hole in the case, not even close. I found that I had to screw it into the panel hole. -- David Woolley Emails are not formal business letters, whatever businesses may want. RFC1855 says there

[Elecraft] External speaker jack K2

Having some minor problems here, mainly the external speaker jack does not fit the hole in the case, not even close. Matt KD8DAO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] External speaker jack K2

Hi Matt: You may just have a little paint in the hole. You can try a small rasp file - I use an awl for things like this. 73, Jamie WB4YDL Matt Palmer wrote: Having some minor problems here, mainly the external speaker jack does not fit the hole in the case, not even close. Matt KD8DAO

[Elecraft] External Speaker for the K2 Update

Yesterday, I posted the following message to the reflector. The prototype mentioned has been spoken for, but I am still happy to forward copies of the article to interested Elecrafters. Regards Dave VE6DRW [[ Hello All: As some of you may remember, there was a development effort undertaken