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

2017-01-02 Thread Dave Heil
My answer is to use the Radio Shack Optimus SA-155 Integrated Stereo Amplifier. It was also produced as the RCA SA-155. Specs are 1.8W per channel, 25-25,000 Hz. Has tone and balance controls, an 1/8" stereo phone jack and a tuner, CD/tape and phono switch. Works fine with phone or the

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

2017-01-01 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Thank you From: Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I need More RX Volume on my K3, has anyone run an external audio amp? I use this amp with my KX3.

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

2017-01-01 Thread Walter Underwood
From: Vic Rosenthal <k2vco@gmail.com> > To: Harry Yingst <hlyin...@yahoo.com>; Elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@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 am

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

2017-01-01 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
(Military, industry etc) I just need a little more volume. From: Vic Rosenthal <k2vco@gmail.com> To: Harry Yingst <hlyin...@yahoo.com>; Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 1:10 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I need More RX Vol

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

2016-12-31 Thread Vic Rosenthal
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 > wrote: > > > I have the K3 and a pair of SP3 speakers > > When I turn down the RF gain and turn

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

2016-12-31 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
6 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I need More RX Volume on my K3, has anyone run an external audio amp? Yes, I have an old SS 15 watt HIFI amp I use to feed a small HIFI speaker under the desk.  Works great and I can fill the room with CLEAN audio. Mel, K6KBE From: Harry Yingst via

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

2016-12-31 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
nt: Saturday, December 31, 2016 2:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] I need More RX Volume on my K3, has anyone run an external audio amp? 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

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

2016-12-31 Thread Roger D Johnson
I use an amplified pair of computer speakers. 73, Roger On 12/31/2016 5:46 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft 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.

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

2016-12-31 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
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