[Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered

Wed Jun 5 17:53:19 EDT 2013

Logitech 984 Tablet Speaker
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-984-000193-Tablet-Speaker-iPad/dp/B005EWB37S/ref=sr_1_22?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1370469060&sr=1-22&keywords=logitech+speaker

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> From: Andy at rickham.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
> Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 22:48:16 +0100
> To: mfsj at totalhighspeed.com
> 
> Thanks for the info guys. 
> 
> Any chance you could say which models from Bose or Logitech? 
> 
> For example, over here in the UK there are at least five different Bose "Companion" speakers. None as cheap as $70 - the cheapest being around $120. The most expensive over $400!!
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> Andy, G8TQH
> 
> 
> On 5 Jun 2013, at 22:30, "Fred Smith" <mfsj at totalhighspeed.com> wrote:
> 
> > I use this same setup it works very well with my KX3 and my iPad. It takes
> > up very little room in my KX3 case and will last a long time. It can be
> > charged using a cigar/USB adapter in car if needed.
> > 
> > 73,
> > Fred/N0AZZ
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ariel Jacala
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 4:01 PM
> > To: Chris Tate - N6WM; Brian Hemmis; Jeff Drew
> > Cc: elecraft reflector
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear
> > Speaker DSP powered
> > 
> > Logitech has a stereo speaker that works great.  It is meant for the IPAD
> > but it fits Rose's case perfect (does not take up much room) and works in
> > stereo so you can hear the subreceiver when working split.  Once charged -
> > runs for a long time on internal battery.  Charged via USB.  A USB port on a
> > DC distribution box will keep it running indefinitely.
> > Ariel NY4G
> > 
> >> From: ctate at ewnetinc.com
> >> To: bhemmis at mac.com; n4jdu at yahoo.com
> >> Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:48:58 -0700
> >> CC: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain 
> >> Clear Speaker DSP powered
> >> 
> >> I will chime in on my support of the Bose companions as well, they work
> > great, and have been using them with my K3 for years, and now my K3/0 &
> > Remote rig .  They do require power so may not be the best portable solution
> > for the KX3, I have some little battery powered ones for field use but for
> > the shack they are "da bomb".
> >> 
> >> ~Chris
> >> N6WM
> >> 
> >> ________________________________________
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> >> [elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Hemmis 
> >> [bhemmis at mac.com]
> >> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:03 PM
> >> To: Jeff Drew
> >> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain 
> >> Clear Speaker DSP powered
> >> 
> >> Although I'm not a real fan of Bose products I highly recommend the Bose
> > Companion powered speakers. About $ 70 at Sam's Club as I recall. I found
> > out about these from the Flex reflector. They sound very nice and are RF
> > bulletproof. Have 2 inputs as well. Have my KX-2 on one and a TS-590S on the
> > other. 2 thumbs up !
> >> BTW-I bought a pair of the West Mountains for my next door neighbor who
> > was hearing me on his computer. They worked but broke after a year. My Bose
> > have been going strong for maybe 3 years now. Spend a couple more bucks and
> > buy the Bose.
> >> 
> >> Brian K3USC
> >> 
> >> On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Jeff Drew <n4jdu at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> 
> >>> 
> >>> Im sure that all of us have been experimenting with trying to select a
> > good external speaker for the KX3.
> >>> 
> >>> I have tried the Iphone "bubble speakers" both in mono and stereo. The
> > crackling and static sounds were hard on my ears. In searching my junk box i
> > noticed a "Clear Speaker" from West Mountain. Yes it is a powered DSP
> > speaker but the fidelity is superb, quiet, no more harsh static sounds. I
> > run my KX3 with a small power supply so getting power to the speaker was a
> > not a problem.
> >>> I can tell the difference is remarkable.  It is 1/2 the size of the
> > radio but the sound is soothing to the HAM ears!  I recommend highly.
> >>> 
> >>> Jeff
> >>> N4JDU
> >>> Sent from my iPad
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