[Elecraft] Earbuds with KX1

[Fred Jensen]

Joe wrote:

>> Is anyone using earbuds with their KX1 and if so can they recommend a 
>> good quality set that is comfortable when used in a portable environment???
>>
>> Many thanks for any info/suggestions.

The Koss earbuds work well for me.  You can get them at Radio Shack ... 
they'll have a RS logo on the package but look at the phones themselves 
and you'll see "Koss."  Most earbuds have a sensitivity in the very low 
100 dB range.  Mine are listed at 112 dB.  I lost a lot of my hearing a 
long time ago, and the KX1 doesn't have enough audio for me, however I 
found a small audio amp powered by two AA batteries [also at RS] that 
does the trick.  It has one input and plugs right into the KX1.  It has 
3 outputs which is handy if you're out in public operating and someone 
wants to listen in.

73,

Fred K6DGW
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