[Elecraft] External speakers?

[Don Wilhelm]

Tim,

Not addressing the aesthetics of the speakers, but pointing out other 
considerations.

In addition to the K3, do you have other audio sources that you want to 
listen to while in the shack?
If the answer is 'yes', you may want to consider something like I have 
here - reasonably good stereo speakers (mine are the old RS Solo-3B) 
that are fed by an audio power amplifier.  Ahead of the amplifier is a 
Behringer 802 mixer that has inputs from an FM tuner, a tape deck, and 
the K3 as well as connections in and out of the computer soundcard.  The 
sound is great.

The soundcard feeding the mixer is different than the one connected 
direct to the K3 line-in/line-out for use with digital modes.

I cannot comment on the RF immunity of this setup.  My antennas are all 
resonant and located more than 80 feet from the shack, so there is 
little possibility of "RF in the shack".  Others with non-resonant 
antennas close to the shack location may experience problems.

Consistent with Jim Brown's (K9YC) recommendations, the computer is 
bonded both to the radio and the mixer, and they are all powered from 
the same AC outlet.

73,
Don W3FPR

NZ8J wrote:
>
> I would like to use two external speakers with my K3 setting them up 
> one on each side of the radio. Has anyone found something that 
> somewhat matches in color and size to the K3 and has a good sound?  
> Seems like Kenwood used to make a smaller speaker that might work. 
> Would like to hear from anyone who has a similar setup.
>
> Thanks
> Tim
> NZ8J
>
>