[Elecraft] Excellent External Speaker for K2

[Gary Krause]

Hi Jim,  I'm using a Kenwood  SP-230 speaker with my K2.  It also has 
the audio filters and does a great job with the K2.

Gary, N7HTS
Jim K4ZMV wrote:
> After replacing the phone jack on my K2, I have been searching for a really
> good external speaker.  One that allows me to use my headphones and mute the
> speaker when doing so.  Well, I had an old Kenwood SP-180 speaker that I had
> replaced a bad speaker in with a 4 ohm speaker designed for Collins.  This
> particular equipment has audio filters and accepts a 1/4 inch stereo
> headphone jack.  I cleaned it up and it has been in line now for over an
> hour.  The audio filters really help with CW in QRN and smooth out really
> strong signals that otherwise had a harsh note as they were tuned across. 
> P49V is on 40 meters and is about 40 over S9 and is smooth as silk.  The 1/4
> inch headphone jack will help, too, as that is what is on the K3 I have
> ordered (due in early July).
>
> I just wanted to pass this along as one can find the old Kenwood speakers
> for nearly nothing online or at hamfests and they will help K2 audio.
>
> 73,  Jim, K4ZMV
>