Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] speaker volume - what are my options

I use an inexpensive stereo amp that runs on 12 V. It is $9 from Amazon. I put PowerPoles on the power lead. https://smile.amazon.com/DROK-Amplifier-Dual-channel-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00C4MT274/ I use

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] speaker volume - what are my options

Kevin, Get good amplified speakers that do not respond to RF. I find the COMSPKR by West Mountain Radio to fit that need nicely. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/17/2016 6:05 AM, kevino z wrote: I find my KX3 speaker volume too low. Besides headphones, what are my options? Are folks using external

[Elecraft] [KX3] speaker volume - what are my options

I find my KX3 speaker volume too low. Besides headphones, what are my options? Are folks using external powered speakers ? I tried one suggested on the reflector or yahoo a few weeks ago, but it sounded horrible. Why is the KX3 speaker so low? I checked that the attenuator is off. I checked

[Elecraft] kx3 speaker

just want to let anyone looking for a speaker for the kx3 to look at this one.. small and light, I purchased one and have been using it for 4 days.. it is small, and has a great sound.. has 8-9 hours on battery power and charges with usb, the plug between the speaker and kx3 is even provided..

[Elecraft] KX3 speaker

Does anyone make an amplified speaker that closely matches the look and size of the KX3 that sounds good. Any recommendations.. thanks in advance.. Fred -- Fred Moore email: f...@fmeco.com f...@safes.com phone: 321-217-8699

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker Buzz - (Probably) my last update

Phil, I did use the grill and gasket update and the gasket gave me adequate space from the replacement speaker front to the case to allow distortion free output. I had original applied small stick on feet near each corner which I think works quite well. I really think the maximum speaker

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker Buzz - (Probably) my last update

Bill – I do have the grill/gasket, and the new speaker. But I could only really get rid of the buzz by adding the snipped grommet between the speaker bracket and bottom case as described, which apparently damps the vibrating speaker bracket. At least this worked well for me – and for N1RX.

[Elecraft] KX3 speaker problems

Having been reading all of the post concerning speaker buzzing and vibration. I have just received my KX3 kit and spent alot of time examining and getting the specification for the speaker then proceeded with the assembly. A little history about myself: I work in the aviation industry

[Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz: potential solution.

I have completed my fix to the KX3 speaker issue and am sending results to Wayne for confirmation. It has nothing to do with the case halves. Standby 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 Previous

[Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz: potential solution.

I am looking very closely at the speaker in my unit and am experimenting with a potential fix. It will take an overnight sit of my effort to see if what I have found may fix the issue or at least lead to a solution. Stay tuned! 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 From:

[Elecraft] KX3 Speaker Screw size

I am working on installing my KX3 in my truck and I am curious what size screw is used between the case and speaker mount. We are examining ways to physically mount the KX3 into my silverado. The mount we are likely using is a Panavice. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Speaker Screw size

- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Keith Heimbold Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 11:20 AM To: Elecraft Group Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Speaker Screw size I am working on installing my KX3 in my truck and I am curious what size screw is used

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Speaker Screw size

beyond holding the speaker in place. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Keith Heimbold Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 11:20 AM To: Elecraft Group Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Speaker

[Elecraft] KX3 speaker grille

Hi all, Some KX3 owners have reported issues with the internal speaker. During our search for the cause, we found that the fabric grille could vibrate if the volume was very high, so we started removing the grilles. But based on a month's worth of field reports and our own further testing,

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz fix with pictures

I actually tried tape at first and wasn't as happy with the results. Removing a bit of the case material seems to solve the root of the problem rather than just deal with the effects. Tim On Sat, Jul 21, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Andrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com wrote: Another method: Painter's tape

[Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz fix with pictures

Inspired by the KX3 yahoo group discussion yesterday on the source of the speaker buzz in the KX3, I decided to try it out. Here are my results with detailed pictures: http://www.worldwidedx.com/elecraft-kx3/142103-elecraft-kx3-speaker-buzz-fix.html Tim AE6LX

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz fix with pictures

There's a way that does not involve any filing or grinding. I've found that the critical gap is the one at the bottom just below the speaker where vibration by the speaker can make the edge of the metal move back and forward, banging against the bottom cover. That is easily cured by separating

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz fix with pictures

Another method: Painter's tape (the blue stuff) - a strip along the two horizontal seams to the left and right of the speaker (as it faces you) cured the buzz here - and also one strip on the bottom edge under the speaker. I applied it over the edges, folded it down on the inside and outside

[Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

My KX3's speaker audio starts to distort as higher volumes at certain frequencies. It's pretty clear that it's a mechanical vibration, and I can dampen it by doing things such as applying pressure to the left lever of the paddle, or gently pressing on the grille. I'm aware of the AGC threshold

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

Andrew, That small speaker - if driven to high volumes *will* distort - there is nothing that can be done about that. As far as the mechanical vibration, that is quite another thing. Look all around the speaker mounting plate - there should be a gap between that plate and the bottom cover. Be

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 1:14 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: That small speaker - if driven to high volumes *will* distort - there is nothing that can be done about that. As far as the mechanical vibration, that is quite another thing. I'm definitely not reaching the speaker's

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

What gap? 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- ...Look all around the speaker mounting plate - there should be a gap between that plate and the bottom cover. Be certain you can drag a sheet of paper into the gaps - if the paper is tight, a bit of filing (or forming) may be in order to widen

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

Andrew, The gap is between the top and bottom covers - turn the KX3 over and look at the bottom right below the speaker - you should see a gap between the bottom cover and the speaker mounting plate which is a part of the top cover. Use a piece of paper as a feeler gauge to be sure the gap is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

Ron - I believe they mean this one (and similarly the one on the left side of the speaker) *i47.tinypic.com/66chg3.jpg* * * On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 3:04 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: What gap? 73, Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

Ron, No that is not the one I was referring to (although that may be a possible candidate too). Actually, I have zero gap at that location and all else along that edge between the top and bottom covers. It looks to me as though your bottom cover is not fully seated - you should not be able to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

Sorry, that should have been Andrew rather than Ron On 7/19/2012 3:46 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Ron, No that is not the one I was referring to (although that may be a possible candidate too). Actually, I have zero gap at that location and all else along that edge between the top and bottom

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 12:48 PM To: d...@w3fpr.com Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration? Sorry, that should have been Andrew rather than Ron On 7/19/2012 3:46 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Ron

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration? Andrew, The gap is between the top and bottom covers - turn the KX3 over and look at the bottom right below the speaker - you should see a gap between the bottom cover and the speaker mounting plate which is a part of the top cover

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

Don, Ron, Wayne all-- Looks like the buzzy speaker distortion problem was in fact due to the gaps between the top and bottom halves of the enclosure. This may be premature as I haven't made a permanent fix but all signs point to these gaps. Ron, I was wrong in assuming that Don was referring to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 speaker: distortion from mechanical vibration?

I do not have any trouble with buzzing. Looking at the speaker, the left side of the bottom cover is tight against the top cover. On the right side, there is a small gap, just about a loose fit for a piece of paper. The speaker mounting tab is well away from the left half of the radio case

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker Grill cloth install

/*Would the thin double sided sticky tap (3m) used to hold in place window film work? Do a search for WindowInsulatorKits. Regards Art ka9zap */ On 6/29/2012 6:37 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: John, If you have the skills and where-with-all to glue your speaker grill cloth to the KX3

[Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker Grille?

What is the latest on the use of the supplied speaker grille cloth for the KX3? Have any of you gone ahead and used the grille, despite the recent instructions to do otherwise? Distortion? Given field use, I would like (if possible) to use the grille cloth to keep bugs and metal bits out. But,

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker Grille?

John, If you have the skills and where-with-all to glue your speaker grill cloth to the KX3 enclosure (not the speaker) without creating a mess, then you have the cure. The original allowed the grill cloth to rattle against the speaker cone on some units and created distortion. The concern

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker Grille?

Hi all;     What about spray-on rubber cement from places like office supply stores?      You would need to do some masking to keep the cement just below the grill and maybe some on the grill itself to make sure it doesn't get in the area of the openings (assuming the KX3 is like the K3--mine