[Elecraft] Fwd: Speakers audio is gone

[Walter Underwood]

You could use a Y-adaptor, where a stereo plug comes out to two mono jacks for the separate channels. Then use the right channel for mono out.

wunder
K6WRU

On Dec 21, 2013, at 8:45 PM, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> Gary,
> 
> A stereo to mono adapter will usually not work.  If you follow the diagram for most of those adapters, the result will be the same as using a mono plug - the ring will still be connected to the sleeve of the mono plug.
> 
> The only real answer is to change the mono plug of your ICOM SP 20 to a stereo plug with only the tip and the sleeve connected (No connection to the ring).
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 12/21/2013 8:49 PM, Gary NL7Y wrote:
>> I have a Radio Shack P/N 274-0374 1/8" Mono Jack to 1/8 Stereo Plug Adapter
>> stuck in the back of my K3. It feeds the mono plug to my ICOM SP 20.
>> 
>> No smoke so far, but I've wondered if the mono input side of the adapter
>> still shorts the stereo output. Suppose I should test it and find out. I
>> read somewhere that there was an internal K3 upgrade to potentially reduce
>> the problem.
>> 
>> If it's an issue, maybe Elecraft should offer a preferred adapter? Of course
>> I can always just solder up a stereo plug with the mono wiring.
>> 
>> 73, Gary NL7Y
>> 
>> 
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