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What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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Don Wilhelm-4

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Bob,

I would suggest that you get 2 speakers for the K3 so you can enjoy the
AFX effects if you do not have the KRX3 installed, or with the KRX3 you
can hear the main RX in one speaker and the KRX3 in the other.

I use 2 small non-amplified speakers with my K3. They are the old Radio
Shack Optimus speakers that I was able to pick up in a "used stuff"
store for a bargain price, but any pair of good fidelity speakers will
do the job nicely.

I would suggest that you look for "full fidelity" speakers and use the
RX EQ to tailor the response to your preferences.

If you are looking at amplified speakers, computer speakers may be OK,
but many of them suffer from RF exposure and will make nasty noises when
you transmit. For my KX3, I opted for the West Mountain Radio Comspkr
and have had no RF problems with them.

73,
Don W3FPR

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> What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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Ken G Kopp

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I use two sets of West Mountain Radio units ... one on my K3 and the other
on my KX3.

73!

Ken - K0PP
On Jan 28, 2015 5:19 PM, "Bob Gibson via Elecraft" <[hidden email]>
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> What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am
> just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the
> sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what
> everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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NY6C

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I picked up a pair of these - very happy with them:

http://www.monoprice.com/Product/?c_id=115&cp_id=11504&cs_id=1150402&p_id=605300&seq=1&format=1#largeimage <http://www.monoprice.com/Product/?c_id=115&cp_id=11504&cs_id=1150402&p_id=605300&seq=1&format=1#largeimage>

-Greg NY6C

> On Jan 28, 2015, at 5:16 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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I use a pair of Insignia 4" 3-way speakers from BestBuy that I seem to
remember Eric suggested a long time ago. You'll have to search the archives.
Been happy with them so far and no problems with RFI even when using the
KPA500.

Mike AC6JA

In a message dated 1/28/2015 4:47:17 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
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I use two sets of West Mountain Radio units ... one on my K3 and the other
on my KX3.

73!

Ken - K0PP
On Jan 28, 2015 5:19 PM, "Bob Gibson via Elecraft"
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> What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I
am
> just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the
> sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see
what

> everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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Mike Furrey

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I use a pair of old radio shack minus 7. Not only do they sound good but also look good with the K3.

73, Mike WA5POK

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> What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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That's kinda like asking what's the best Key
I use a pair or RCA Branded Minimus 7
Some will unhook the tweeters but I like them stock

From: Bob Gibson via Elecraft <[hidden email]>
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Subject: [Elecraft] SPEAKER FOR K3

What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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k6mkf

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Same here. There will likely be some on sale soon ...

-- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"

> On Jan 28, 2015, at 6:59 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> That's kinda like asking what's the best Key
> I use a pair or RCA Branded Minimus 7
> Some will unhook the tweeters but I like them stock
>
>
> From: Bob Gibson via Elecraft <[hidden email]>
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> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 7:16 PM
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> What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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Ken Chandler

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I have West Mountain speakers, had them for 3 yrs now, no rf issues to date.

Ken.. G0ORH

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> On 29 Jan 2015, at 00:16, Bob Gibson via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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Fred Smith-2

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West Mountain here also over 4 yrs. Zero issues great sound.

73 & Good DX,
Fred N0AZZ

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From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Ken
Chandler
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 8:04 AM
To: Bob Gibson
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SPEAKER FOR K3

I have West Mountain speakers, had them for 3 yrs now, no rf issues to
date.

Ken.. G0ORH

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> On 29 Jan 2015, at 00:16, Bob Gibson via Elecraft
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> What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am
just not happy with the way it sounds.. I know the RX EQ can change the
sound! I know I will get all different answers, but at least I can see what
everyone may or may not be using. 73s Bob W5RG
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