[Elecraft] Speaker upgrade

[Jim Sheldon]

Don, you’re right on about those West Mountain Com Speakers.  I’ve had a pair on my K3S since day one and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.  

My wife got me a second pair and I use them with my KX2 when I’m operating on my back deck.  Sure makes the KX2’s receiver sound super good.

Jim, W0EB

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> On Apr 23, 2021, at 6:13 PM, Don Wilhelm <don at w3fpr.com> wrote:
> 
> Since the K3 has stereo output, I suggest you look at the West Mountain Radio ComSpeakers.  They do a good job.
> My K3 had 2 Radio Shack mini speakers on it, and the KX3 uses the ComSpeakers.  Great in all respects.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 4/23/2021 6:01 PM, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote:
>> Regardless of radio, my go to is the black Motorola mobile speakers (~5" square, with mounts).  Already shaped for communications audio (chopped lows, peaked mids and some highs) by design, they sound awesome on the K3 *once you find a matching output pair* (they can vary in output by several dB).  Estate sales, swap meets and radio shop closures are prime spots to find them; often $10 each (oh heck yeah, snag it and bag it!).
>> 
>> Also, if you find them, the old Radio Shack speaker cubes (about 2" cubed) have very clear communication audio and work great in a mobile environment.  Before RS went out of business the price was jacked up to about $60 (from $10) so swap meet prices may vary.
>> 
>> I (almost) never use any internal speaker since they are not usually more than a basic add on, or have to be cranked up so much to be useful that they don't last long (and are mono with dual receivers).
>> 
>> You might check to see what Elecraft offers for speakers to match your radio esthetics should your budget allow it.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Rick NK7I
>> 
> 
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