[Elecraft] Phonema Speaker for K3

[W2BLC]

A point that many may be missing is the RX Equalizer in the K3. I have 
found that using nearly any speaker you can make setting adjustments 
that will result in satisfactory audio. Keyword is satisfactory.

My hearing is not exemplary by any means, so I have chosen to use 
amplified external "computer type" speakers that are RF proof. I have 
both the Creative T10s and a pair of Behringer MS40s. Both do a good job 
and both are treble/bass adjustable. My preference is the MS40s - they 
are room filling without blowing out the walls - making them excellent 
for my rag-chew operations. They are a little large for many 
installations, hence the reason I mentioned the T10s. The MS40s are two 
channel, so I run another rig through them as well as the K3.

Now back to the point: These speakers do a fine job, but by using the RX 
Equalizer - they do a super job. Tailoring your receive audio is very 
important for those with lousy hearing, for rooms with poor acoustics, 
and to accommodate less then perfect speakers.

Good speakers are not cheap - neither is the K3. The best should get the 
best - resulting in the best user experience.

Bill W2BLC K-Line