> I do not understand the utility in connecting both the left and right
 > speaker outputs to a single speaker - but I don't think it will do any
 > harm.

I would not try it unless the series output resistors are installed in
your K3.  Otherwise use a pair of 2.2 Ohm resistors - one from the tip
and one from the ring to the single speaker.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 9/13/2012 8:23 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Bill,
>
> I do not understand the utility in connecting both the left and right
> speaker outputs to a single speaker - but I don't think it will do any
> harm.  Connecting the audio amplifiers together is different than
> shorting the right channel to ground by inserting a mono plug.  Why not
> connect to stereo speakers and enjoy the AFX or if you have the subRX,
> the combinations of main and SubRX receive in each ear (speaker).
> Spread the speakers out so the left speaker is in the left ear and the
> right speaker is in the right ear.  If you put the speakers close
> together, you will not observe the effects.
>
> I do believe corrective actions have been taken for the audio amplifier
> shorted problem, but my memory is fuzzy about what and when.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 9/13/2012 3:04 PM, Bill Wiehe wrote:
>> Just want to be sure that I understand the External Speaker Jack stereo vs 
>> mono plug operation. To clarify, as long as you use the stereo plug, you can 
>> select CONFIG:SPKRS 2, regardless of whether or not the other end of the 
>> plug is stereo or using stereo speakers.
>> It is just critical for the radio end to have the stereo plug. Do I have the 
>> correct?
>> Just making sure I understand.
>> Thanks
>>
>
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