Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:20:07 -0600, Tom Hammond wrote: Since the posting of the link to my K3 Speaker Splitter PC board, I have received a number of requests (orders if you will) for PC boards. While I appalud your willingness to share, there is another good solution. What we really need is

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Keith Hamilton
Sounds good to me! What is the supplier and part number so I can order! 73 Keith W8GX On Jan 5, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:20:07 -0600, Tom Hammond wrote: Since the posting of the link to my K3 Speaker Splitter PC board, I have received a number of

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Bruce Beford
Jim Brown wrote: Now a brickbat to Elecraft. Speakers are individual products, they don't come wired with 3-circuit plugs, and as noted above, it's not easy to buy parts to build adapters. What Elecraft SHOULD have done is provide TWO output jacks, not one. They played cheap (or dumb, to

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Greg - AB7R
I have a few of these cables that I stash away from other electronics. Its a stereo 1/8 plug that breaks out to two RCA male plugs. You get these alot when you buy TVs, VCRs, CD players and the such. At the time I don't need them so I just toss them into a box for future use.

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Greg - AB7R
I am sure I can scrounge up at least a few of these cables. 1/8 stereo male to two RCA Males. Cables are about 3ft long. If you are interested you can send me $3 to cover the cost of a small padded envelope and shipping and I'll send what I have. I'll make a list of responses and then

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:02:30 -0500, Keith Hamilton wrote: What is the supplier and part number so I can order! The nickel 3-circuit Neutrik plug is NY231. 2-circuit is NYS226. The 3-circuit jack is NYS240. Add BG suffix for gold contacts, black handle. The Switchcraft cable-mount

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Tom Hammond
Jim: At 11:53 01/05/2010, Jim Brown wrote: On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:20:07 -0600, Tom Hammond wrote: Since the posting of the link to my K3 Speaker Splitter PC board, I have received a number of requests (orders if you will) for PC boards. While I appalud your willingness to share, there is

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Keith Hamilton
You stated in your pervious post that there was a breakout cable available. Since I would have to build it either way I will go with the N0SS circuit board. Thanks for the links anyways. 73 Keith W8GX On Jan 5, 2010, at 3:45 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:02:30 -0500, Keith

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
The GOOD connectors are made by Switchcraft and Neutrik. In North America, we can buy these parts from vendors like Newark, Allied, Digikey, etc. The solution is simple. Simply belly up to the bar and place an order with one of these real electronics vendors for real connectors and

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:25:47 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: Completely DISagree. Panel space is at a premium, and amplified speakers DO come with a stereo plug. Tip-sleeve plugs are *SO* 1950s. Stick with your first answer. Sure, panel space is at a premium. That's why the choice was made. But

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:25:47 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: Tip-sleeve plugs are *SO* 1950s. I just noticed that the West Mountain Clear Speaker comes with a 1/8-in MONO plug. (I think they mean 2-contact). FWIW, the small passive cube speakers I see at hamfests all come with the same

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Steve Ellington
on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:25:47 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: Tip-sleeve plugs are *SO* 1950s. I just noticed that the West Mountain Clear Speaker comes with a 1/8-in MONO plug. (I think they mean 2-contact). FWIW, the small passive cube speakers I see

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Keith Hamilton
I am very sorry that I misread your post Jim. i will be looking forward to building my own breakout cable/box using the N0SS circuit board and parts. There is nothing like building your own! 73 Keith W8GX On Jan 5, 2010, at 5:47 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:25:47 -0500, Guy

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Paul Christensen
, 2010 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:25:47 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: Completely DISagree. Panel space is at a premium, and amplified speakers DO come with a stereo plug. Tip-sleeve plugs are *SO* 1950s. Stick with your first

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Jim McDonald
I'm using a pair of relatively expensive ($135, more than 10 years ago) amplified, Sony PC speakers and haven't noticed any RFI. The instruction leaflet that came with them says they are magnetically shielded, so maybe that's why they're OK with RF. They have an internal 120VAC P/S and are heavy

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Paul Christensen
] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter On Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:25:47 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: Completely DISagree. Panel space is at a premium, and amplified speakers DO come with a stereo plug. Tip-sleeve plugs are *SO* 1950s. Stick with your first answer. Sure, panel space

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread David Dunn
I'm amazed about all this waffle about speakers and stereo plugs and adaptors. We (well most of us) passed an exam to show we were competant at basic electrical knowledge It takes little longer to make up such a lead or adaptor to suit our personal requirement than it does to type a message to

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-05 Thread Larry - K2GN
I like it when guys post info about K3 related products and projects like Don's Although some of us might have the abilbilty to do the Y or other small thing, we may not have the capability to go out shopping for speakers and phone jack, plugs, wire etc due to some handycap. You have no idea

[Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-04 Thread Tom Hammond
Since the posting of the link to my K3 Speaker Splitter PC board, I have received a number of requests (orders if you will) for PC boards. I've been thinking about the problems some may encounter with regard to ordering the specific parts (PCB-mount 3.5mm stereo jacks) for the splitter, and

Re: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-04 Thread Lee Buller
Subject: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter Since the posting of the link to my K3 Speaker Splitter PC board, I have received a number of requests (orders if you will) for PC boards. I've been thinking about the problems some may encounter with regard to ordering the specific

[Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter

2010-01-04 Thread Ken Kopp
Sense is the image of the Creator expressing revealed truth in my mind. - J. Wolf From: Tom Hammond n...@embarqmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 1:20:07 PM Subject: [Elecraft] More on N0SS K3 External Speaker Splitter Since