What I did was sort of homebrew. Several years ago at Dayton, a guy
was selling battery-powered PC speakers for $2 a pair (last year, they
were $4/pair). I bought a set. Discovered that they ran off 6 D cells,
three in one speaker, three in the other. I figured out how to rewire
it so that the speaker with the amp board in it ran off a 9V battery.
Now, I have a great little amplified speaker to use with not just the
KX1, for which I paid two bucks.
73!
Dan KB6NU
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On Oct 18, 2008, at 12:24 AM, B. G. wrote:
KX1 3 questions.
1. KX1, s/n 2074, (basic unit), is on the air. Works perfectly with
589 QSO's on 40 & 20 at 4+ watts. Only problem was
installation of the &*$%* battery holders with screws provided.
Elecraft sent longer ones but the plastic holders still are too
thick for the longer ones too. (Wires are not pinched). This seems
to be the weakest link in a great rig.
Will build the 80-30 module and ATU next. I have received opposite
opinions on which module to install first. I'd welcome any comments.
Now the primary question. To stay with the kit concept, I'd
welcome suggestions on building, 'not buying', a small amplified
speaker with a 2' cord to plug into the phone jack on my KX1. I'm
thinking along the lines of using a LM386N chip with a 1" speaker in
a small 1" x 1.5" x 4" Rat Shack plastic box. It's just 'gotta' be
home brew and small.
Any suggestions?
72
Bob, W9EWW
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