[Elecraft] I need More RX Volume on my K3, has anyone run an external audio amp?

[Walter Underwood]

I use this amp with my KX3. It runs off 12V and it is 15W per channel. $8.50 from Amazon.

https://smile.amazon.com/DROK-Amplifier-Dual-channel-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00C4MT274/ <https://smile.amazon.com/DROK-Amplifier-Dual-channel-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00C4MT274/>

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> On Jan 1, 2017, at 8:44 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> It's actually "AF Gain" and yes it's set to 'HI'.
> I just need to find a good 10-15 watt RMS Stereo amp to put in line with the speakers.
> 
> When I'm trying to pull a weak signal out and switch on the NR the audio gets pretty light.
> 
> That combined with hearing that has taken some abuse (Military, industry etc) I just need a little more volume.
> 
> 
>      From: Vic Rosenthal <k2vco.vic at gmail.com>
> To: Harry Yingst <hlyingst at yahoo.com>; Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> 
> Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 1:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I need More RX Volume on my K3, has anyone run an external audio amp?
> 
> There's an AUD GAIN parameter in the CONFIG menu. If it is not already set to HI then try that first.
> 
> Vic 4X6GP
> 
>> On 1 Jan 2017, at 00:46, Harry Yingst via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I have the K3 and a pair of SP3 speakers
>> 
>> When I turn down the RF gain and turn on the NR (to clean up the band noise)  I run out of Audio (too quiet) to hear the weaker signals.
>> 
>> I was curious if anyone is running a small external amp between the K3 and the speakers to help bring up the volume?
>> 
>> Thank you
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