I am writing with an update on my search for a speaker for the QCX+ ?
It was suggested that I get a JBL Go2 because the older model (the Go2) can connect to the QCX+ via an audio cable.?
I didn't see any new Go2's on Amazon, so I purchased a "refurbished" Go2 from Amazon, only to discover that "refurbished" must mean it was returned because it didn't work and it still doesn't work.?
So that was sent back. ?
I went to the local Best Buy store and purchased a JBL Go4 because the technical advisor at the store said that it would connect to an audio output and all I needed was a $20 dollar adapter cable that connects a 3.5mm audio output to a USB-C connector that is inserted into the Go4. ? As predicted here, that's not a solution. ?The USB-C on the Go4 is only for charging. I verified that with JBL/Harman customer support. ?
It's worth noting the JBL Go4 has amazing sound quality when paired with a phone. I wonder how they get such an amazing audio range from such a small speaker.
So then I went back to the Best Buy store and got an Aluratek Bluetooth transmitter. ? (Actually I had to go to two Best Buy stores, because apparently the Aluratek is popular and all were sold out overnight at one of the stores. The technical advisor said someone ordered all of their inventory online late last night)
With the Aluratek transmitter paired with the JBL Go4, there are two notable things.
1. The Aluratek picked up a lot of ambient noise that changes with its position relative to the QCX+ and other wires in the area. ?The noise, of course, comes through with the amazing sound quality of the Go4. So it's high quality noise. ?
2. When pressing the QCX+ key, to send CW, there is a 1/4 to 1/2 second delay before the tone is heard in the speaker. ?Even if I were able to eliminate the ambient noise problem, the combination of the Aluratek with the Go4 makes it impossible to send CW. ?
It looks like both devices will soon be on their way back to the store.?
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