Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-19 Thread Bill
I bite my tongue on this, but I wanted a matching speaker for my K3-Line back when I first go it. So - to my shop I went. The box was a size match for the P3 with a PHONE plug installed. I used 1/8 and 1/4 plywoods for some of it and 1" pine for the bottom. I installed a Bose speaker found on

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi William, The enclosure was designed as an integral part of the acoustic system to generate a desired SP3 response. Placing additional items inside the case will distort this response. Also, The case is totally filled with speaker 'filler' material to properly acoustic load the driver.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread Jerry Moore
9:48 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details We should be grateful that we are dealing with a company like Elecraft, where the principals listen to what their customers want and, wherever possible, accommodate these requests. Having a matching

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread ae4pb
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details I’d be interested in that spec too! Built-in soundcard for digital modes (with one USB connection for it and rig control) would be nice as well. Regards Andy, G8TQH > On 16 Sep 2015, at 12:06, Jerry Moore <je...@carolinaheli.com&

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread Andy McMullin
I’d be interested in that spec too! Built-in soundcard for digital modes (with one USB connection for it and rig control) would be nice as well. Regards Andy, G8TQH > On 16 Sep 2015, at 12:06, Jerry Moore wrote: > > If they did a stand alone UHF/VHF I'd suggest it

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread Bob
I've made no decision yet on the purchase. However I note with interest that the email title says "Speaker details". But this thread has had none other than Wayne's statement of SPL. I'm curious as to the response curve. Is it flat or Communications? I'd be looking for flat as in my

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Bob, Here's an expanded list of specs on the SP3: Weight: 4 lb, 8.4 oz ( 2.5 kg) Speaker Size: 3” x 5” (77 x 127 mm) Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms (note: the K3's internal speaker is also 4 ohms) Magnet Type: Neodymium Power Handling Capability: 15 W Frequency Response:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread Wayne Burdick
essage- > From: Alan [mailto:n...@sonic.net] > Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:06 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details > > On 09/15/2015 07:17 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: >> I am truly stunned t

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread Terry Schieler
[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details On 09/15/2015 07:17 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > I am truly stunned that a simple speaker could generate this much > interest. :-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Alan
On 09/15/2015 07:17 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: I am truly stunned that a simple speaker could generate this much interest. :-) Considering the endless discussions of headphones and microphones, I'm not surprised. :=) Alan N1AL __

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Wes (N7WS)
Hey, make note: This is the ELECRAFT reflector. On 9/15/2015 7:17 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: I am truly stunned that a simple speaker could generate this much interest. :-) 73, Fred K6DGW __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Wes (N7WS)
There is. Just as Henry Ford said, "You can have black or you can have black." On 9/15/2015 8:10 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: It’s a good thing there isn’t a choice of cabinet color …. ;-) Grant NQ5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Gary
: "Alan" <n...@sonic.net> Sent: ‎16/‎09/‎2015 1:07 PM To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details On 09/15/2015 07:17 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > I am truly stunned that a simple speaker

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread GRANT YOUNGMAN
It’s a good thing there isn’t a choice of cabinet color …. ;-) Grant NQ5T > On Sep 15, 2015, at 10:06 PM, Alan wrote: > > On 09/15/2015 07:17 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: >> I am truly stunned that a simple speaker could generate this much >> interest. :-) > > Considering the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Jim Lowman
We should be grateful that we are dealing with a company like Elecraft, where the principals listen to what their customers want and, wherever possible, accommodate these requests. Having a matching speaker was a requested item some time ago, if memory serves. If it's not possible for an

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Fred Jensen
I am truly stunned that a simple speaker could generate this much interest. :-) 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.org On 9/14/2015 9:53 PM, k...@arrl.net wrote: Or for the same price as 2 SP3's

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Gary
Groan. Gary -Original Message- From: "GRANT YOUNGMAN" <n...@tx.rr.com> Sent: ‎16/‎09/‎2015 1:11 PM To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details It’s a good thing there isn’t a choice of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Don Wilhelm
As Henry Ford reportedly said "you can have it in any color as long as it is black":-) 73, Don W3FPR On 9/15/2015 11:10 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: It’s a good thing there isn’t a choice of cabinet color …. ;-) __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Terry
External Speaker details Have any of you who are complaining seen the prices of speakers from other radio manufacturers? How about the other third-party speaker makers? Elecraft is in the ballpark. A lot of folks asked (begged, bugged, pestered...) Elecraft to come out with a speaker

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Johnny Siu
The retail price of ICOM SP23 in Akihabara, Tokyo is now about USD80.   73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Terry <tmyers1...@sbcglobal.net> 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2015年09月15日 (週二) 7:08 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details Just because others are doing it d

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Terry, KQ5U wrote: > Just because others are doing it doesn't make it right! Right? As in breaking a law or violating a bible verse or something? These things are just purchase choices. Might as well complain about wallpaper. Something done both functional and pretty. Sometimes "pretty" is

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Phil Wheeler
Always good prices there; of course getting there is expensive for most of us :-) Phil W7OX On 9/15/15 4:25 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: The retail price of ICOM SP23 in Akihabara, Tokyo is now about USD80. 73 Johnny VR2XMC __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Johnny Siu
want me to give your more details about ham shops in Akihabara, Tokyo, please feel free to contact me off-the-list. 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Gene Gabry <n...@comcast.net> 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2015年09月15日 (週二) 8:46 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker d

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Gene Gabry
External Speaker details The retail price of ICOM SP23 in Akihabara, Tokyo is now about USD80. 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Terry <tmyers1...@sbcglobal.net> 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2015年09月15日 (週二) 7:08 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details Just because

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Jim Bolit
;elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details I can't imagine what makes it cost that much. Too rich for my anemic blood. 73, Mike NF4L > On Sep 14, 2015, at 4:24 PM, Cliff Frescura <c...@cfcorp.com> wrote: > > Didn't

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Ray Sills
I’d challenge anyone to make a perfect clone of the SP3 speaker, and do it for less. Sure, a offshore company might be able to make a close copy and sell for less, but that is likely due to the abysmal compensation paid to many workers there. If you were to build an SP3 yourself, it’s not

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread William Lagerberg PE1BSB
Hi all, I like the Speaker its looks far better then the SP8 from Yaesu i am using now….., it’s for what it is a little bit expensive including tax and transport to get it to holland, it will be i think around 260 dollars, but i assume the quality wil make that right. And when the USB

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-15 Thread Mike Markowski
Following up on Jim w6aim's comment, a friend of mine used to design cell phones was amazed at marketing people. She says the difference in memory options, e.g., 16/32/64 GB, had an actual cost difference of US$1. But the marketing group turned it into $100 difference - and people pay. She

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread ae4pb
15 3:28 PM To: Wayne Burdick; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details New products are always welcome. I look forward to "hearing them" at maybe one of the next ham fests. I like the fact the SP3 uses an oval speaker. I've never figured out exactly w

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread ac5p
e point here is that it's on my list :) Jerry Moore AE4PB, K3S SN# Arrives Wed. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob McGraw - K4TAX Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 3:28 PM To: Wayne Burdick; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Ele

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread ae4pb
Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details Jerry's (AE4PB) post and others suggest new speaker is actually made in the USA. Is that true?? Mike AC5P On Monday, September 14, 2015 10:34 AM, "ae...@carolinaheli.com" <ae...@carolinaheli.com>

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Cliff Frescura
Didn't ask. But the web site lists the SP3 at $179 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian & Cyndi Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 1:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker det

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread mfsj
List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details I can't imagine what makes it cost that much. Too rich for my anemic blood. 73, Mike NF4L > On Sep 14, 2015, at 4:24 PM, Cliff Frescura <c...@cfcorp.com> wrote: > > Didn't ask. Bu

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
Not even at half that. Maybe it's a misplaced decimal punkt. . . . . . 73, Mike NF4L > On Sep 14, 2015, at 7:24 PM, mfsj wrote: > > OMG OM cheap at twice the price 8>) > > Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Anthony Scandurra
Have any of you who are complaining seen the prices of speakers from other radio manufacturers? How about the other third-party speaker makers? Elecraft is in the ballpark. A lot of folks asked (begged, bugged, pestered...) Elecraft to come out with a speaker for the line. They finally

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Yes, the SP3 is made in California, as are all of our radios. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 9/14/2015 9:02 AM, a...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Jerry's (AE4PB) post and others suggest new speaker is actually made in the USA. Is that true?? Mike AC5P

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Doug Person via Elecraft
I have to admit that I, too, find $179 for a passive speaker in a metal cabinet shockingly expensive. I was expecting $99. The price just gets a shrug and an "Oh well.." from me. Not a chance I would spend that kind of money on a speaker just because it matches the K-Line. Doug -- K0DXV

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details [Updated photos]

2015-09-14 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Looks sharp, Looks like I need to make a little more room on the desk From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Gary
, casual use I find the newly upgraded audio on my k3 pretty good. Gary -Original Message- From: "k...@arrl.net" <k...@arrl.net> Sent: ‎15/‎09/‎2015 2:54 PM To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft
, September 14, 2015 11:01 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details Very good point Tony http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/speakers/1696.html Puts things into perspective :) 73 Gene N9TF K3S 10057 >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 Exter

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details [Updated photos]

2015-09-14 Thread Walter Underwood
Honestly, I’d keep the KPA500 just to take out the occasional raccoon. wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Sep 14, 2015, at 8:11 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > OK, just curious here, how can a simple speaker with nice looking enclosure > get this

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Gary
sunk so low I need a submarine to find it. Gary -Original Message- From: "Johnny Siu" <vr2...@yahoo.com.hk> Sent: ‎15/‎09/‎2015 1:43 PM To: "Doug Person" <k0...@aol.com>; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details [Updated photos]

2015-09-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
Here are two much better photos of the SP3: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/sp3_2a.jpg http://www.elecraft.com/K3/sp3_1a.jpg 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
;elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 10:42 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details Have any of you who are complaining seen the prices of speakers from other radio manufacturers?  How about the other third-party speaker makers? Elecraft is in the ball

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Gary
Amen, Tony. My sentiments exactly. Gary -Original Message- From: "Anthony Scandurra" <anthony.scandu...@gmail.com> Sent: ‎15/‎09/‎2015 12:43 PM Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Spea

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details [Updated photos]

2015-09-14 Thread Fred Jensen
OK, just curious here, how can a simple speaker with nice looking enclosure get this much traffic on the list? I'm pretty sure it doesn't have any DSP firmware, I don't think it has any IMD figures, and I'm very sure it doesn't need any 8 MHz roofing filters. I may buy one [SO1R here], just

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Johnny Siu
5日 (週二) 10:15 AM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details I have to admit that I, too, find $179 for a passive speaker in a metal cabinet shockingly expensive.  I was expecting $99.  The price just gets a shrug and an "Oh well.." from me.  Not a chance I would

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Gene Gabry
Very good point Tony http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/speakers/1696.html Puts things into perspective :) 73 Gene N9TF K3S 10057 >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details >Have any of you who are complaining seen the prices of speakers from other

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread kb2m
Or for the same price as 2 SP3's http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/speakers/1301.html 73 Jeff kb2m __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details [Updated photos]

2015-09-14 Thread Vic Rosenthal
Just put a piece of PVC pipe, painted appropriately, over the bottom 6 or 8 feet of the flagpole. Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO > On Sep 15, 2015, at 6:11 AM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > OK, just curious here, how can a simple speaker with nice looking enclosure > get this much traffic on

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Jim Lowman
$179.95 is what I paid at the convention - times two. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 9/14/2015 1:06 PM, Brian & Cyndi wrote: Did the boys at HamCon quote a price for the speaker? 73, Brian, W6FVI __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
I can't imagine what makes it cost that much. Too rich for my anemic blood. 73, Mike NF4L > On Sep 14, 2015, at 4:24 PM, Cliff Frescura wrote: > > Didn't ask. But the web site lists the SP3 at $179 __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Brian & Cyndi
Burdick'; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details Jerry's (AE4PB) post and others suggest new speaker is actually made in the USA. Is that true?? Mike AC5P On Monday, September 14, 2015 10:34 AM, "ae...@carolinaheli.com" <ae...@car

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Jim Lowman
I'll leave that question to Eric, but in his presentation on Saturday he did go into detail about the *American* firms that Elecraft uses when outsourcing is necessary. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 9/14/2015 9:02 AM, a...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Jerry's (AE4PB) post and others suggest new speaker is

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of a...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 12:03 PM To: ae...@carolinaheli.com; 'Bob McGraw - K4TAX'; 'Wayne Burdick'; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details Jerry's (AE4PB) post

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-14 Thread Cliff Frescura
: Monday, September 14, 2015 10:39 AM To: a...@sbcglobal.net; ae...@carolinaheli.com; 'Bob McGraw - K4TAX'; 'Wayne Burdick'; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details I guess I shouldn't have assumed anything but I did.. -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-13 Thread Kevin Stover
You are right about that. The only part of the Kenwood "520 Line" my Dad didn't get was the SP-520. He thought $50 bucks for a speaker to match his $600 radio was excessive. I have the set now and am looking for an SP-520 to finish it off. $70 minimum for a 40 year old SP-520. The thing

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-13 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
New products are always welcome. I look forward to "hearing them" at maybe one of the next ham fests. I like the fact the SP3 uses an oval speaker. I've never figured out exactly why, but I find ovals typically do sound better than rounds, but maybe it seems to be only in my findings. As a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-13 Thread Gene Gabry
>I also find the audio system in the K3S to be really nice, specially the >2 channel effect using the AFX feature along with a stereo speaker configuration. This give a nice wide spatial effect to which I find very pleasing. >Thanks Wayne and company for doing a fine job with the K3S and its

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread William Shanney
n.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details Message-ID: <c5fe8585-413d-4650-bd08-cbd6e4b66...@elecraft.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi all, The SP3 is our new external speaker. We'll have a product brochure and photos soon, but here's a brie

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Rose
Phil echoes my situation . I have a full K-Line and no more space in the line-up. I'm one of those asking for one early on. I'd -love- to add the speaker, but since I have the 2nd receiver in my K3 I need two of 'em. (;-) I do have two KLM bookcase speakers laying on their sides hidden

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Phil Hystad
Wayne, I already have a KX3 and I love it for portable QRP work. The very idea of hiding it away in an SP3 though is just wrong. Of course, you would never do that — would you? 73, phil, K7PEH > On Sep 12, 2015, at 11:09 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Phil, > > If you

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread edeveloper_1--- via Elecraft
My shack is a bit cramped too. Currently I have a couple of really inadequate computer speakers sitting atop another rig near the K3/P3 combo. That rig sits atop the RF deck of an ALS-600, which itself sits on top of a KAT500 that's in turn sitting on top of a now-unused MFJ-998. So that's

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
"- custom-built, high-quality 4-ohm oval speaker with outstanding passband characteristics"I have the honor of knowing the speaker designer and his reputation in the audio community. He put a lot of talent, love and care into that design. I'm putting it on my Christmas list!73 Don NA6Z

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread F5vjc
You guys must be drunk on KoolAid, 180$ for an, OK Wow... 'Matching' SP3 Speaker, and most will need two, not one Yikes ! Shipped to Europe, I don't think so! 73, Deni - F5VJC On 12 September 2015 at 22:54, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > The joy of living in a resource

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Tyler (KC2LST) wrote: > ...from the photos on Twitter it looks like a very nice unit. As I recall > there have been a number of discussions on this reflector debating the merits > of various third-party external speakers and quite a few called on Elecraft > to produce one of its own, to match

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Phil Hystad
The idea of producing a matching speaker is inevitable given the history of matching speakers (Note: obviously the idea of “matching” has different interpretations by different vendors). But, 1. When I was nine years old, when my interest in radio started, my dad brought home the radios

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
I use a pair of "off the shelf" brand speakers which have 2" x 4" ovals in a nice efficient solid enclosure that is 5" deep. They stand the same height as the K3S and are matte black. With the 2 channel features and audio of the radio they sure sound nice. New, $49.95 for the pair. 73

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Phil, If you ever decide to seriously downsize, you can mount a KX3 inside an SP3. Wayne N6KR On Sep 12, 2015, at 11:05 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > The idea of producing a matching speaker is inevitable given the history of > matching speakers (Note: obviously the idea of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Gary wrote: > Your offering free postage and upsize with fries with the SP3? No, just a built-in stereo A/B source switch :) OTOH, the fries are on me if you ever visit California. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Gary
Ok, I give up, you got me. Will check airline tickets soon :) Aaaah, what a deal Grin Gary -Original Message- From: "Wayne Burdick" Sent: ‎13/‎09/‎2015 7:41 AM To: "Gary" Cc: "edevelope...@yahoo.com" ; "Phil Hystad"

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Gary
ilman.qth.net> Sent: ‎13/‎09/‎2015 4:39 AM To: "Phil Hystad" <phys...@mac.com>; "Wayne Burdick" <n...@elecraft.com> Cc: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details My shack is a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
> The joy of living in a resource rich country with nowhere to sell it :-( Bet you could solar-power the entire country, Gary. I'm picturing one colossal array aimed at a boiler on top of Ayers Rock :) Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker Details

2015-09-12 Thread Dauer, Edward
n.qth.net> >Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details >Message-ID: > <cak+fsrvjy5eqxxcmgye3c-jytr7pps0laoxqd-7tjor_onu...@mail.gmail.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > >Phil echoes my situation . > >I have a full K-Line and n

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Don Wilhelm
Hams have historically paid big bucks for speakers that match their rigs. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/12/2015 5:11 PM, F5vjc wrote: You guys must be drunk on KoolAid, 180$ for an, OK Wow... 'Matching' SP3 Speaker, and most will need two, not one Yikes ! Shipped to Europe, I don't think so!

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Gary
k" <n...@elecraft.com> Sent: ‎13/‎09/‎2015 6:54 AM To: "Gary" <vk1zzg...@gmail.com> Cc: "edevelope...@yahoo.com" <edevelope...@yahoo.com>; "Phil Hystad" <phys...@mac.com>; "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Su

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Marc Veeneman
Wayne, you know we need 2 of these things to handle pileups with split. One for the battery (no heat) and one for the PS ($13 fan from Amazon). I hope there's a "Buy one, get second for XX%" deal coming to the price list. And for the KX3? Same 2-speaker need, but in a smaller form factor.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Richard W. Solomon
@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details I use a pair of "off the shelf" brand speakers which have 2" x 4" ovals in a nice efficient solid enclosure that is 5" deep. They stand the same height as the K3S and are matte black. With the 2 ch

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Gary
h.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details I'd love to have an (unpunched) KAT500 enclosure. I have some misc stuff that could mount in one and it would get the K3 to the same height as the KAT500/KPA500 combo. Maybe a new product line? On 9/12/2015 5:33 PM, Wayne Bu

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
. > > 73, Dick, W1KSZ > > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob > McGraw - K4TAX > Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 5:15 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker d

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Marc Veeneman
You might consider it. I'd love to hide my LiFePO4 pack and the PowerWerx power supply inside one. My PowerWerx V/A display just died anyway, no reason to have it visible anymore. -- Marc W8SDG > On Sep 12, 2015, at 8:33 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > We don't have any

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Bob McGraw - K4TAX
Wouldn't putting something inside the enclosure change the acoustic properties? I'd seem to think so. 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S s/n 10,163 On 9/12/2015 7:44 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Marc, The SP3 is so solid you could park a truck on it. It might even be EMP-proof, but we don't have adequate

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wes (N7WS)
I'd love to have an (unpunched) KAT500 enclosure. I have some misc stuff that could mount in one and it would get the K3 to the same height as the KAT500/KPA500 combo. Maybe a new product line? On 9/12/2015 5:33 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: We don't have any current plan to offer the enclosure

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Marc, The SP3 is so solid you could park a truck on it. It might even be EMP-proof, but we don't have adequate test equipment to determine this. So...good place to stick a battery or power supply. But if there's any risk of it getting too hot inside, add some ventilation holes and possibly a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Wes (N7WS)
<w...@triconet.org> Sent: ‎13/‎09/‎2015 12:28 PM To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details I'd love to have an (unpunched) KAT500 enclosure. I have some misc stuff that could mount in one and it wo

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread edeveloper_1--- via Elecraft
com> To: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details Message-ID: <c5fe8585-413d-4650-bd08-cbd6e4b66...@elecraft.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi all, The SP3 is our new external speaker. We'll have a product brochur

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-11 Thread Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)
Pictures of SP3 can be found on Elecraft's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/elecraft/status/642473404080091136 - Sverre, LA3ZA K2 #2198, K3 #3391, LA3ZA Blog: http://la3za.blogspot.com, LA3ZA Unofficial Guide to K2 modifications:

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, The SP3 is our new external speaker. We'll have a product brochure and photos soon, but here's a brief list of features: - styled to match the Elecraft K-Line - same size as the Elecraft P3 Panadapter, with matching fold-up tilt stand - works with any transceiver, but optimized for