[Elecraft] K3: Low speaker output problem

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

This can also be due to the efficiency of some low impedance speakers.
 All speakers are NOT alike, and some require quite a bit of power to
produce the same audio level as other speakers.  Try it on other
speakers and then if still no joy, talk to Elecraft.

73, Guy.

On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 8:14 AM, Jim Cox <jcox123 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> It appears you have something defective in the K3 as 9 to 10 oclock on the
> volume control is loud here, I couldnt stand 3 oclock.   Have you talked to
> Elecraft support and what did they say?
>
> Jim K4JAF
>
>
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> From: "Ralph Parker" <ve7xf at dccnet.com>
> To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 1:16 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Low speaker output problem
>
>
>> Hi gang:
>> Here's the situation -
>> Headset audio level is OK, AF gain at 11 o'clock with my Sony MDR-V6es.
>> I get barely enough audio output from the speaker with the gain at 3
>> o'clock.
>> I have to set it full CW to hear the audio while I work around the shack.
>> Audio is not distorted at his setting.
>> Same problem with the built-in or separate speakers.
>> AF GAIN is set to HI.
>> I just did the DSP UPG to ol' 1823, and uploaded the newest firmware.
>> It made no difference in audio output.
>> This situation has existed since I first got the radio.
>>
>> Here's the question -
>> Anybody else notice this?
>> Did I miss a mod or upgrade?
>> Should I get out the schematic and make my own mod?
>> Suggestions gratefully received.
>>
>> VE7XF
>>
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