[Elecraft] Fwd: OT: Need Recommendations for Powered Speaker for KX3 (WU6R)

[Doug Person]

I'm glad they (West Mountain speakers) worked for you. Mine were just 
about as bad as the cheap $10 pair they replaced. Then they just died.

Computer speaks are always hit or miss. I've found Logitech, even the 
cheap ones, are decent. But there's only so much any tiny amp can 
handle. I actually found a pair of super efficient non-amplified 
speakers meant to work off a headphone output. Not a lot of volume. But 
a lot more than the built-in.

I also built a small speaker enclosure using a plastic utility box with 
2 1.25" Mylar speakers driven by one of the now highly common tiny 
amplifier boards. I shielded and beaded everything. Works great and a 
fun little project.

73, Doug -- KJ0F

On 12/22/2018 4:20 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:
> I can't speak more highly about my two pairs of West Mountain speakers.
>
> 73 !
>
> Ken G Kopp
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com>
> Date: Sat, Dec 22, 2018, 16:15
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Need Recommendations for Powered Speaker for
> KX3 (WU6R)
> To: Mark Wheeler <mark3575 at icloud.com>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>
>
> Mark,
>
> Many computer speakers are quite sensitive to RF and cause that problem.
> At my 100 watt power level, I have found the West Mountain Radio
> COMspkrs are immune to that problem (they are shielded).  I don't know
> what might happen at power levels above 100 watts.
>
> The only thing I don't like about them is the bright blue LED.  I have
> mine covered with tape.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/22/2018 4:59 PM, Mark Wheeler via Elecraft wrote:
>> While the K3S is in the shop, I setup the KX3 as my temporary base
> station, but the internal speaker leaves a lot to be desired at higher
> volume. I connected a cheap set of powered pc speakers to the KX3 but I
> hear distortion through the powered speakers when transmitting with the KX3
> and KPA-100 connected to a KPA-500. Has anyone found a high quality powered
> speaker to connect to the KX3 that doesn’t distort when transmitting?
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