Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-02-14 Thread KC2UEE
Hi Ron, I just ordered my K3 on Thursday. Do you know if this modification has already been phased in to new kits? 73, James KC2UEE Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Hello David: Wayne asked me to reply since I prepared the application note. Only two resistors are needed, so if you've done the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-02-14 Thread Bob Cunnings
According to the Enhancements and App Notes page at: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm This modification is needed for all K3s shipped approximately before 01/12/09 containing either a Revision XB or Revision A KIO3 board. Bob NW8L On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 5:41 PM, KC2UEE

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-02-14 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
in the document. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Cunnings Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 5:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-02-13 Thread NE0T
David Pratt-4 wrote: In a recent message, wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote ... The short version is: put 1/8-W (or larger), 470-ohm resistors from each speaker output to ground. (The actual value isn't critical; anything from 330 to 1000 ohms would probably work just as well.) This

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-01-15 Thread David Pratt
In a recent message, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote ... The version shown in the app note mimics what Aptos is doing as they modify the boards in inventory. The resistors are in the same place electrically, but they chose to put them on the main KIO3 board instead. Thank you, Ron, for your

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-01-15 Thread David Pratt
In a recent message, David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk wrote ... Thank you, Ron, for your explanation. I have carried out the mod as in the App note. I was particularly puzzled by the resistor across pins 29 (TXD) 35 of P76 which appears to put the resistor between pin 14 of U1 and ground. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-01-14 Thread David Pratt
In a recent message, wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote ... The short version is: put 1/8-W (or larger), 470-ohm resistors from each speaker output to ground. (The actual value isn't critical; anything from 330 to 1000 ohms would probably work just as well.) This can be done conveniently on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-01-14 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Pratt Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:10 PM To: wayne burdick Cc: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker In a recent message, wayne burdick

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-01-14 Thread Bruce Beford
Notice that the app note (rev A) for this has an error. Figure 4 legend reads Installing the 470K Ohm resistors Should read ... 470 Ohm resistors. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2009-01-14 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker Notice that the app note (rev A) for this has an error. Figure 4 legend reads Installing the 470K Ohm resistors Should read ... 470 Ohm resistors. -Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3 Caution when using an external monaural speaker

2008-12-19 Thread TGahagan
Most of the K3 owners probably already know this but for the benefit of those that don't please be aware that you may damage the audio amplifier chip on the DSP board if you enable Config Speaker 2 and then plug a monaural speaker plug into the rear panel speaker jack. This overloads the