Foot pedal ptt switch with KX3

[Joshua Gould, K8WXA]

How would I go about attaching a foot pedal switch to my KX3 for PTT to use with a headset?  Most pedals I've seen have a 1/4" plug while the adaptor for the ACC2 port has a 3.5mm jack. Could I use an adaptor for that jack or possibly cut the 1/4" plug off and wire in a 3.5mm plug?

I'm planning ahead for future upgrades to the station.

72,
Joshua Gould
K8WXA
EM89pn

KX3# 7480
NAQCC # 7704
OMISS # 9948
4SQRP # 990

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[David Ahrendts]

Joshua, with the Heil foot pedal, cable and microphone, the cable has an added plug for the foot pedal. Even if you home brew, much easier than using the precious ACC2 port. I’m sure someone on the list could give you the tip-ring-sleeve pins for a home brew right from the the much 3.5mm jack. Best.

David A., KC0XT

> On May 19, 2015, at 8:23 AM, Joshua Gould, K8WXA <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> How would I go about attaching a foot pedal switch to my KX3 for PTT to use with a headset?  Most pedals I've seen have a 1/4" plug while the adaptor for the ACC2 port has a 3.5mm jack. Could I use an adaptor for that jack or possibly cut the 1/4" plug off and wire in a 3.5mm plug?
>
> I'm planning ahead for future upgrades to the station.
>
> 72,
> Joshua Gould
> K8WXA
> EM89pn
>
> KX3# 7480
> NAQCC # 7704
> OMISS # 9948
> 4SQRP # 990
>
> This message was sent from an iPhone. Please excuse any typos and the brevity of responses
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[Warren Merkel]

Joshua,

I'd just make up my own with some cable and the desired connector.  I
just made one for $13 with a nice switch from Amazon.   Very nicely
built and heavy enough to not slide around.   Has rubber pads on top and
bottom.  You provide your own wire and connector.  Works well and is
small enough to pack up easily.

Search for: Linemaster T-91-S Treadlite II Foot Switch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P4XREA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Warren, KD4Z



On 5/19/2015 11:23 AM, Joshua Gould, K8WXA wrote:

> How would I go about attaching a foot pedal switch to my KX3 for PTT to use with a headset?  Most pedals I've seen have a 1/4" plug while the adaptor for the ACC2 port has a 3.5mm jack. Could I use an adaptor for that jack or possibly cut the 1/4" plug off and wire in a 3.5mm plug?
>
> I'm planning ahead for future upgrades to the station.
>
> 72,
> Joshua Gould
> K8WXA
> EM89pn
>
> KX3# 7480
> NAQCC # 7704
> OMISS # 9948
> 4SQRP # 990
>
> This message was sent from an iPhone. Please excuse any typos and the brevity of responses
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