[Elecraft] K3 Headphone audio.

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > To use the headphone jack you need external amplified speakers.

Absolutely not.  I use "small" unamplified "bookshelf" speakers
and the Yamaha CM-500.  I have no issues of "imbalance" between
headphone and speaker levels.  The only thing I wish is that the
monitor level would automatically go to zero in SSB/AM/FM only
when using the speakers to prevent feedback.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 10/14/2012 4:50 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote:
> The headphone jack doesn't use the same output amp as the internal speaker.
> To use the headphone jack you need external amplified speakers.
>
> 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim McDonald
> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 1:39 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Headphone audio.
>
> As I remember my Heathkit SB-100 from 1966 had an internal pot to provide
> for reduced headphone volume when the front panel AF gain is set for
> speakers.
>
> Those who never use speakers can't relate, but I have wished for that option
> when I was using unpowered speakers that didn't have a volume control.
>
> Having the option would be nice.
>
> 73, Jim N7US
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> I hate to belabor this rather minor issue but since there have been a couple
> "I don't get it" responses, here's why you haven't noticed it:
>
> Speakers vary widely in their drive requirements. If you have speakers that
> match your phones, lucky you. Mine don't. I use a set of bookshelf size hi
> fi speakers that take many dB more drive than my phones.
>
> It's not so bad having to turn the volume down but the monitor, since it
> (rightly, IMO) does not adjust with the volume, also needs to go down. This
> is a minor pain when you don't realize until you've already started
> transmitting that you forgot to change it.
>
> Another issue is that Speakers + Phones mode won't work well. If you're
> comfortable with the phones, your guests can barely hear the speakers.
>
> I very seldom use speakers any more.
>
> 73 -- Carl WS7L
>
>
>
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