Yaesu SP-8 Speaker Replacement.
My trusty Yaesu SP-8 speaker bit the dust. The annoying crackling & popping told me it was time for a new speaker. Turning up the volume to listen across the room finally took its toll.
Even though I have the correct power supply/speaker for my FTDX101MP (the FPS-101), I use the SP-8 instead. Here’s a few reasons why:
I don’t like plugging/unplugging my headset into the radio. I’d rather plug/unplug into a much less costly speaker. I’ve seen $4,000 radios with worn out phono plugs, no thank you to that repair! The FPS-101/SP-101 doesn’t have a single phono jack, the SP-8 has two.
Secondly I like the seven audio filters on the Yaesu SP-8. The FPS-101/SP-101 doesn’t have any.
Not that I use it anymore but I have the LL-7 Phone Patch option in my SP-8. Nothing of the sort even available in the FPS-101/SP-101.
The case color matches the FTDX-101, and the height is very close.
Lastly I like I can run either of two audio signal inputs into the SP-8. The FPS-101/SP-101? No chance, only one.
Now I got why I use my Yaesu SP-8 instead of the FPS-101 out of the way, here’s the fix for a crackling & popping blown speaker.
A good sounding, easy to find replacement – the Visaton R10S 4 inch 8 Ohm speaker. On Amazon it’s around $10.
8 screws and 20 minutes later, the installation was complete. Here’s a few pictures:
The new speaker sounds great, full bodied, no distortion even at high volume, and best of all no cracking & popping! An easy, low cost fix for your Yaesu SP-8 speaker. The ultra low profile Visaton R10S 4 inch 8 Ohm speaker will also fit the FPS-101 and SP-101 (no power supply) speakers.
N0UN
Hi Wayne — my SP-8 is still a happy camper — great to know you found a good replacement speaker — as there are more than one that look like the one you bought on Amazon how about the link or exact model please JIC!
Hello Doug! Long time, no hear!
Here’s the link for the speaker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4agFfbN
Wayne, N0UN
I trust it sounds good both my speakers are ICOM and work amazingly well with my old FT2000 and IC7700. Best 73 Colin G3VCQ/CT7ACG
Hi Wayne,
I would suggest you try stuffing some insulation in the speaker enclosure. It will cut down resonances bouncing off the walls which in turn go back to the speaker. It should also give you a bit more bass. Regular home fiberglass insulation is the best. Fluff it up and fill up the enclosure. Bill – K1XT