[Elecraft] Re: KX1 audio

[Phil Wheeler]

And the "right" headphones make a juge difference.  Some earbuds are 
speced at 100 dB/mW or whatever -- and some at 104.  Going to a pair 
that are 108 (per manual) solved my audio issues.

Phil

Wayne Burdick wrote:

>The KX1 should have plenty of audio, although it is a lower current design so we
>recommend headphones.
>
>Your S-meter problem could be a clue that the audio really *is* too low. Please
>check all of the DC voltages using the Troubleshooting section of the manual,
>then check with support if necessary. Chances are you have a reversed component
>or unsoldered connection.
>
>73,
>Wayne
>N6KR
>
>
>crc@io.com wrote:
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>>Got my KX1 up and running, fixed a few bad solder joints etc. Am
>>curious, I am testing it next to my NC20 and a SW labs DDS40
>>both have a lot more audio power. The KX1 pulls out the same sigs
>>but the audio is very low and hard to hear very little "hiss" but weak
>>audio. is that normal and is there a hotter ic than the 386 that would
>>give the audio a boost? With ehe NC20 and theKX1 I can hear the
>>same weak sigs but on the NC I can rev up the audio to boost the
>>whole noise signal  and all but the KX1 doesn't seem to have the
>>audio punch.
>>  As an aside my s meter function seems to be non working
>>also.Maybe connected?
>>
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