[Elecraft] Seeking external speaker recommendations

[Tim Tucker]

I used the SP-20 on my K3 for a while, mainly on SSB.  I didn't like it.   I
could never get enough volume out of the speaker without distortion from the
K3 to suit me.  Incidentally, I also used it on a 746 Pro and never
experienced this problem.

I know everyone is going to say get an unpowered speaker, but I purchased
the West Mountain Radio COMspkr for $40 and they work very well and sound
really good to me (use your 8 band RX EQ to tailor the audio) and I've never
experienced RFI problems, even at Kilowatt Plus power levels.  The volume
level issue that bugged me with the SP-20 is also a non-issue, of course.
Powered speakers may not be for everyone, but 40 bucks isn't a lot to spend
after you've plopped down over $3K for a rig, especially you don't want to
hassle with finding the speaker that gives you the volume level that you're
looking for.



On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 7:14 AM, <ke8g at cox.net> wrote:

> George,
> The back up rig here is an Icom 746Pro that I had also purchased the SP-20.
>  The speaker has twin inputs, so one from the K3/100 & one from the 746Pro.
>
> I can't really attest to the SSB quality, as I never use that mode.  But,
> the sound quality for CW when using the K3 is fantastic.  It has 4
> selectable audio filters.
>
> Best of luck with your search.
>
> 73
> Jim - KE8G
>
>
> ---- "George A. Thornton" <gthornton at thorntonmostullaw.com> wrote:
> > I am looking for recommendations on external speakers for the K3.  I am
> > primarily interested in voice modes.
> >
> > I would use these primarily in my shack.  My contesting has thus far
> > been limited to Field Day, but who knows where this might lead.
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