[Elecraft] Re: KX1 vs. FT-817

2006-07-11 Thread Steve Knapp
"We recommend earbuds or other sensitive headphones, but it can also be used with a small speaker as long as you use a stereo plug." Just to note, not all earbuds are equal. I went to buy a pair just for the KX1. So I went to Walmart and found a pair for $1! How could I go wrong? Not looking for

[Elecraft] Re: KX1 vs. FT-817

2006-07-10 Thread wayne burdick
Alex, a "deaf" KX1 would be one that has an assembly error somewhere. The KX1 has excellent sensitivity and plenty of audio output. We recommend earbuds or other sensitive headphones, but it can also be used with a small speaker as long as you use a stereo plug. The FT817 certainly has more au