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Jim Miller

Foot switch recommendation?

I'm getting my K3 equipped for SSB and I think a PTT foot switch would be useful. I think a metal rather than plastic unit would be desirable.

Offlist recommendations please. I'll summarize and repost.

Thanks

Jim
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Foot switch recommendation?

Joe,

A switch is a switch, is a switch. They all should be electrically the
same - either open or closed.
The things to look for are physical characteristics that fit your
opeation - amount of pressure to make contact, the spring tension to
restore it to an on\pen switch position, and other related parameters.

There is nothing sacred about either metal or plastic, it is all about
effectiveness of the switch action.

73,
Don W3FPR
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On 7/15/2012 6:30 PM, Jim Miller wrote:

> I'm getting my K3 equipped for SSB and I think a PTT foot switch would be useful. I think a metal rather than plastic unit would be desirable.
>
> Offlist recommendations please. I'll summarize and repost.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim
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Nelson Moyer

Re: Foot switch recommendation?

I've been using an earlier version of the Heil FS-3 for over 20 years.
Simple, reliable, and relatively small and unobtrusive.

Nelson KU0A

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Foot switch recommendation?

Joe,

A switch is a switch, is a switch. They all should be electrically the
same - either open or closed.
The things to look for are physical characteristics that fit your
opeation - amount of pressure to make contact, the spring tension to
restore it to an on\pen switch position, and other related parameters.

There is nothing sacred about either metal or plastic, it is all about
effectiveness of the switch action.

73,
Don W3FPR
.
On 7/15/2012 6:30 PM, Jim Miller wrote:
> I'm getting my K3 equipped for SSB and I think a PTT foot switch would be
useful. I think a metal rather than plastic unit would be desirable.

>
> Offlist recommendations please. I'll summarize and repost.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim
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Keith Heimbold

Re: Foot switch recommendation?

I use a heil foot switch and a heil hand switch. I like having both and sometimes I use VOX but when the dogs bark it is embarrassing. I sometimes get tired of foot stamping so having a hand switch is a nice option. Both are super cheap.

Keith
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On Jul 15, 2012, at 6:18 PM, "Nelson Moyer" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I've been using an earlier version of the Heil FS-3 for over 20 years.
> Simple, reliable, and relatively small and unobtrusive.
>
> Nelson KU0A
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 6:39 PM
> To: Jim Miller
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Foot switch recommendation?
>
> Joe,
>
> A switch is a switch, is a switch. They all should be electrically the
> same - either open or closed.
> The things to look for are physical characteristics that fit your
> opeation - amount of pressure to make contact, the spring tension to
> restore it to an on\pen switch position, and other related parameters.
>
> There is nothing sacred about either metal or plastic, it is all about
> effectiveness of the switch action.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> .
> On 7/15/2012 6:30 PM, Jim Miller wrote:
>> I'm getting my K3 equipped for SSB and I think a PTT foot switch would be
> useful. I think a metal rather than plastic unit would be desirable.
>>
>> Offlist recommendations please. I'll summarize and repost.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Jim
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Ramon Tristani-2

Re: Foot switch recommendation?

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I have been using a Yaesu MD-100 Microphone with stand that incorporates
not one but three push to talk switches. The mic and the PTT switches work
perfectly with the K3.

Ramon

KP4GE

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Thomas Horsten

Re: Foot switch recommendation?

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Hi Jim,

I'm using a footswitch I bought off eBay from a "tattoo supplies" account
or something like that, it cost me $5 plus shipping and does a great job,
all I had to do was change the supplied 1/4" jack to a phono plug.

It's solid construction and works a treat, it doesn't have to cost a
fortune to be workable :)

73, Thomas M0TRN

On 15 July 2012 23:30, Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I'm getting my K3 equipped for SSB and I think a PTT foot switch would be
> useful. I think a metal rather than plastic unit would be desirable.
>
> Offlist recommendations please. I'll summarize and repost.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim
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Tim Herrick

Re: Foot switch recommendation?

I have used a 2 speed sewing machine foot switch for the past 40 years. I used the first switch so I don't have to push very much.
The only thing I have had to do was change the cable twice because they rotted but the switch keeps going and going and...

73,
Tim Herrick, KQ8M
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From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Thomas Horsten
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 4:59 PM
To: Jim Miller
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Foot switch recommendation?

Hi Jim,

I'm using a footswitch I bought off eBay from a "tattoo supplies" account
or something like that, it cost me $5 plus shipping and does a great job,
all I had to do was change the supplied 1/4" jack to a phono plug.

It's solid construction and works a treat, it doesn't have to cost a
fortune to be workable :)

73, Thomas M0TRN

On 15 July 2012 23:30, Jim Miller <[hidden email]> wrote: