[Elecraft] K3: Low speaker output problem

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Dave,

Check to confirm that you are using a 3.5mm plug on your speaker
cable and not a 1/8" plug.  The difference is slight *BUT* it can
cause the "sloppy fit" behavior you are seeing.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 9/7/2010 7:50 PM, David Lankshear wrote:
> I've had several bouts of no output and a couple of low output from
> my K3 #1122.  It's been down to the speakers jack socket seemingly
> being a very sloppy fit with every one of several changes of jack
> plug.
>
> I thought I'd tamed it by taping the speaker wires to another firmly
> secured cable in the hope that would keep all well and truly
> together, but on switching on after a few weeks of lack of use, my
> outboard speakers were "at it" again, and a good wiggling of the jack
> plug was required to alleviate the problem.
>
> I don't know if this is a common problem or a unique one, but it is a
> minor irritant, especially if one speaker goes out and then comes
> back on as the other goes off.  I kind of "wobble" on my chair when
> that happens HI!
>
> 73 all.  Dave  G3TJP
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