[Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3

[Fred Smith]

I agree don't worry about those who complain, as I said earlier Don's suggestions were right on target on a low cost speaker for any radio.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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> On Nov 22, 2015, at 12:00 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire <ron at cobi.biz> wrote:
> 
> Ouch! Those complaining do not represent the Ham community at large or this
> list membership. There is only one "list moderator" and that's Eric at
> Elecraft. If someone complains about a post here, even off of the reflector,
> let Eric know. 
> 
> Don gave you a very complete answer. The SP3 sounds great. I also have a
> pair of 6-inch speakers in "bookshelf" enclosures (dating from the 1970's -
> one advantage of being an O.T.) that also work FB. 
> 
> 73, Ron AC7AC
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don
> Wilhelm
> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 8:30 AM
> To: w5sum at comcast.net; elecraft at mailman.qth.net; Bill
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3
> 
> Ronnie,
> 
> There are many newcomers to this list, and I for one do not mind repeating
> an answer to something that has been hashed over before. Sorry to hear that
> you have encountered some "nasty spoilsports".  I may encourage newcomers to
> review the list archives to provide additional information, but I will never
> admonish a newcomer for asking a question.  This is an email list, and not a
> FAQ listing.
> 
> Back to the speakers question, Elecraft has recently released the SP3 which
> works great with the K3 and K3S, but if you have the KX3 in your home
> station, you really need amplified speakers.  As I stated before, shielded
> speakers are a 'must' because most amplified computer speakers will 'howl'
> in the presence of RF (it depends on the band).  At the workbench, I have
> that situation with my standard issue computer speakers even at 10 watts
> working into a dummy load. Since I know what to expect (and I am just
> testing at the workbench, not operating, I ignore it, but that would not be
> tolerated for the hamshack).
> If you need good shielded and amplified speakers, I can vouch for the West
> Mountain Radio COMspkr.  It works FB with my KX3 with KXPA100.  
> With the K3, non-amplified speakers work fine, and I will continue to use my
> bargain basement RS Optimus speakers.  If you have the K3 or K3S and are
> looking for speakers, the Elecraft SP3 is a great choice (it is not an
> amplified speaker) and matches the K3, K3S for those who like matching
> components.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
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