Howard wrote:

DX,
While not a boatanchor owner I will share what I found when needing an
external speaker for an R75 (yes, with an R75 an external speaker is a
MUST). Tried a 4" RatShack widerange speaker (Optimus XTS 3, 7 watt
max) and it was okay; definitely enough powerr to drive and it gave
sufficient volume & clarity, mostly mid-range with moderately more
bass response than treble. Then for kicks hooked to a KLH 911 (5 inch
woofer, 1 inch tweeter, 100 watt max) and WOW! Yes, the speaker is
capable of handling much more power than the R75 offers but there was
sufficient power to drive it without having to crank up the audio.
The sound clarity was greatly improved and unless the bands are really
noisy most folks who hear it don't realize they're listening to
shortwave - "Naah, it sounds to good to come from far away" 8-} Do
keep in mind that the answer to this will vary depending on the
speaker; some just plain like to "suck watts" in order to get their
cones moving.

Has anyone found a good replacement speaker for the OEM one in the R75?
What size is the original one?


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Howard wrote:

Has anyone found a good replacement speaker for the OEM one in the R75?
What size is the original one?


I use the RCA 40-5000, that rectangular "black box" with the black
steel-mesh grille that Radio Shack has sold forever under one name or
another. Works fine. Think I paid $19.00 for it.

Tony


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I use the RCA 40-5000, that rectangular "black box" with the black
steel-mesh grille that Radio Shack has sold forever under one name or
another. Works fine. Think I paid $19.00 for it.

Oh really?

Sounds like that one link I saw that selld these shortwave/scanner/cb
speakers.......they're pretty nice. I guess you don't need BIG for good sound.
:-)

I use the RCA 40-5000, that rectangular "black box" with the black
steel-mesh grille that Radio Shack has sold forever under one name or
another

Tony,
Is that the cat#?

STARMAN,

"Has anyone found a good replacement speaker for the OEM
one in the R75? What size is the original one?"

NOTE: The Icom IC-R75's 'exterior' Speaker Grill is
very small and ONLY Measures 1.75" Wide by 2.25" High.

My "Guess-A-Mate" is the Speaker is basic 1.5" Round.

! ! ! SOMEONE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG ! ! !


Well, NOT a Replacement 'internal' Speaker but here is a
List of the 'better' low cost External Speakers.

READ Message #4360 in the "Icom IC-R75" eGroup on YAHOO !

SPEAKERS: External Speakers for the ICOM IC-R75

GoTo= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icomr75/message/4360

Most Often Recommended External Speakers for the Icom IC-R75.
That were Suggested as working well with the Icom IC-R75 by
the Members of the YAHOO eGroup.


hth ~ RHF
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= = = wrote in message ...
Howard wrote:

DX,
While not a boatanchor owner I will share what I found when needing an
external speaker for an R75 (yes, with an R75 an external speaker is a
MUST). Tried a 4" RatShack widerange speaker (Optimus XTS 3, 7 watt
max) and it was okay; definitely enough powerr to drive and it gave
sufficient volume & clarity, mostly mid-range with moderately more
bass response than treble. Then for kicks hooked to a KLH 911 (5 inch
woofer, 1 inch tweeter, 100 watt max) and WOW! Yes, the speaker is
capable of handling much more power than the R75 offers but there was
sufficient power to drive it without having to crank up the audio.
The sound clarity was greatly improved and unless the bands are really
noisy most folks who hear it don't realize they're listening to
shortwave - "Naah, it sounds to good to come from far away" 8-} Do
keep in mind that the answer to this will vary depending on the
speaker; some just plain like to "suck watts" in order to get their
cones moving.

Has anyone found a good replacement speaker for the OEM one in the R75?
What size is the original one?

..

NOTE: The Icom IC-R75's 'exterior' Speaker Grill is
very small and ONLY Measures 1.75" Wide by 2.25" High.
READ Message #4360 in the "Icom IC-R75" eGroup on YAHOO !

I would be tempted to modify the R75 speaker grill and install a better
internal speaker.


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STARMAN,

NP2 = Not Practical -and/or- Not Possible

Due to the Icom IC-R75's Layout and Construction the
(built-in) Internal 1.5" Speaker: Is What It Is [.]

FWIW: A Modification that 'added' an Internal Speaker
under the Top Cover may be possible and practical.

But, the 'better' "Option" with the Icom IC-R75 is
simply using an External Speaker that's style and
color matches the appearance of the Icom IC-R75.

jm2cw ~ RHF
..
..
= = = starman
= = = wrote in message ...

NOTE: The Icom IC-R75's 'exterior' Speaker Grill is
very small and ONLY Measures 1.75" Wide by 2.25" High.
READ Message #4360 in the "Icom IC-R75" eGroup on YAHOO !

I would be tempted to modify the R75 speaker grill and install a better
internal speaker.

..

I've done many mod's on HF receivers that weren't "practical". Most
owners wouldn't have bothered but I enjoy making a receiver better.


RHF wrote:

STARMAN,

NP2 = Not Practical -and/or- Not Possible

Due to the Icom IC-R75's Layout and Construction the
(built-in) Internal 1.5" Speaker: Is What It Is [.]

FWIW: A Modification that 'added' an Internal Speaker
under the Top Cover may be possible and practical.

But, the 'better' "Option" with the Icom IC-R75 is
simply using an External Speaker that's style and
color matches the appearance of the Icom IC-R75.

jm2cw ~ RHF
.
.
= = = starman
= = = wrote in message ...

NOTE: The Icom IC-R75's 'exterior' Speaker Grill is
very small and ONLY Measures 1.75" Wide by 2.25" High.
READ Message #4360 in the "Icom IC-R75" eGroup on YAHOO !

I would be tempted to modify the R75 speaker grill and install a better
internal speaker.


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RHF wrote:

STARMAN,

"Has anyone found a good replacement speaker for the OEM
one in the R75? What size is the original one?"

NOTE: The Icom IC-R75's 'exterior' Speaker Grill is
very small and ONLY Measures 1.75" Wide by 2.25" High.

My "Guess-A-Mate" is the Speaker is basic 1.5" Round.

! ! ! SOMEONE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG ! ! !

Well, NOT a Replacement 'internal' Speaker but here is a
List of the 'better' low cost External Speakers.

READ Message #4360 in the "Icom IC-R75" eGroup on YAHOO !

SPEAKERS: External Speakers for the ICOM IC-R75

GoTo= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icomr75/message/4360

Most Often Recommended External Speakers for the Icom IC-R75.
That were Suggested as working well with the Icom IC-R75 by
the Members of the YAHOO eGroup.

hth ~ RHF



The first one on their list is the one I use. Inexpensive,
well-made, effective. And as they point out, it looks like it came with
the Icom - a perfect match.

Tony


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