[Elecraft] KX3 Audio output

[Wayne Burdick]

The KX3 is *very* compact, and so is its speaker. It is adequate for  
use in a reasonably quiet environment. In a noisy vehicle, it is  
definitely not going to provide enough audio. Also, with mono audio  
you'd miss out on one of the KX3's binaural audio features (dual  
watch, simulated stereo, pitch mapping, etc.). These effects  
completely transform the operating experience; it's the same reason we  
provided full stereo audio in the K3.

Given the above, I strongly recommend using your car's stereo audio  
system for AF output. Many vehicles have an AF aux input jack. For  
those that don't, there are FM modulators such as the RadioPlay 300  
(from Monster Mobile) or aftermarket devices that allow you to tap  
into the CD->radio interface. You could also use external amplified  
speakers.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On May 27, 2011, at 11:26 AM, George Winship, NC5G wrote:

> I'm planning on replacing my IC-730 that has been my mobile rig for  
> 20+ years
> with the KX3 and wonder what the receive audio output is. My K2  
> doesn't have
> quite enough audio for mobile use(at least for me it doesn't), so  
> hope the
> KX3 will have more. Didn't see this info on the KX3 page.
>
> 73,
>
> George, NC5G
>
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