External speakers suitable for K3

[Julian, G4ILO]

I got a nice pair of computer speakers this afternoon in Aldi that look and sound good when used with my K3. They have satisfactory RF immunity (no apparent problems when subjected to 100W of SSB on 80 - 6m and 50W on 2m, from attic antennas directly above the shack.) They have a tone control that very effectively eliminates any tiring high frequency hiss. They run from a 14V supply and the power input is a regular barrel type connector so they can easily be powered from the shack supply avoiding the need for another wall-wart. And they only cost £7.99.

More info and pics on my blog.

[NZ0T]

I'm using an old set of Radio Shack Minimus 0.8 (40-1313) amplified speakers I had laying around with my K3.  They are black and match the K3 nicely. Small but sound great and no hint of any RF problems at up to 500 watts.  No longer made but if you can find some they work well.  Powered by 4 D cells or external 6 volt source.  They automatically turn them selves off after a few minutes without any input and come back on when it is resumed which helps save batteries.  I power them with an old 6 volt cell phone charger wall wart I had in the junk box.

73 Bill NZ0T

Julian, G4ILO wrote

I got a nice pair of computer speakers this afternoon in Aldi that look and sound good when used with my K3. They have satisfactory RF immunity (no apparent problems when subjected to 100W of SSB on 80 - 6m and 50W on 2m, from attic antennas directly above the shack.) They have a tone control that very effectively eliminates any tiring high frequency hiss. They run from a 14V supply and the power input is a regular barrel type connector so they can easily be powered from the shack supply avoiding the need for another wall-wart. And they only cost £7.99.

More info and pics on my blog.