K2 SSB PTT Switch

[Bryan Savill]

Can anyone recommend an appropriate PTT switch for my Heil Proset and K2?

73, Bryan VE6HBS
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[Bob-2]

Hi Bryan,

               Well yes, here:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#pedal-switches/=pt2v00

                I like the type E under foot switches.  Industrial quality and
in many cases better that the far more expensive "ham" foot switches.  I have
one on the K2 and on the K3 have 2 from a "Y" adapter.  One on the floor and a
second on the desk.   I plug in a Kenwood MC60 from the front and extended the
MIC & headphone jacks from the back to use headsets.  With the K3 all options
are available without getting behind it. I use PTT more than VOX

                If you get one with the cord you will have to put a connector
on.   I prefer getting a cable from like Sweetwater cutting off one end and
using the Quick Disconnect version of the switch.. Flexible for later.  I reused
a switch that for years was with my TS-930.

73,
Bob
K2TK   ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR

On 12/14/2013 2:01 PM, Bryan wrote:
> Can anyone recommend an appropriate PTT switch for my Heil Proset and K2?
>
> 73, Bryan VE6HBS

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[Gary G7USC]

Hi I just use the hand PTT switch supplied by Heil works well for me.
I use a Heil Proset with the HC 5 insert.
73 Gary G7USC

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> Can anyone recommend an appropriate PTT switch for my Heil Proset and K2?
>
> 73, Bryan VE6HBS
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[Gary Hinson]

Hi Bryan.

The best footswitches I have found have been either electric sewing machine
or Dictaphone (audio transcription) foot controllers, picked up for
$next-to-nothing in junk shops (or ask a sewing machine repair shop for a
cast-off).  They are solidly built, the size of a paperback book, and heavy,
with long-life well made switch contacts.  They completely outclass the
crappy little lightweight ones sold new into the ham market.

They work equally well with other, lesser, radios and headsets, and not just
on SSB either   :-)

Tip: fit a 1/4" mono plus AND a phono plug on the cable, in parallel, to be
able to use the switch with radios or amps that have either type of socket.

73
Gary  ZL2iFB

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> Can anyone recommend an appropriate PTT switch for my Heil Proset and
> K2?
>
> 73, Bryan VE6HBS
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[daleputnam]

The footswitches that I have had the best use from.. are the heavy metal ones used in Communications Centers,with the only failures being the cable from the metal footswitch to the equipment. I've seen this dropped, and of course kicked to no end... but never had a failure.. other than the connecting wire. Great foot switch!


Have a great day,
 
 
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Dale - WC7S in Wy
 
 

     
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[k6dgw]

I've got a "real" one now, but there was something to be said for a J-38
on a board with the spring screwed way down ... as long as you wore
shoes.  PTT on some transmitters of the day was good for a moderate
"toe-jolt" if you didn't. :-)

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
- www.cqp.org

On 12/14/2013 4:11 PM, Dale Putnam wrote:
> The footswitches that I have had the best use from.. are the heavy
> metal ones used in Communications Centers,with the only failures
> being the cable from the metal footswitch to the equipment. I've
> seen this dropped, and of course kicked to no end... but never had a
> failure.. other than the connecting wire. Great foot switch!

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[Gary Gregory-2]

Any music shop selling guitars will have a wide variety of foot switches.
Prices start at around $15.00 and the two I have are old now and still
working.
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From: "Fred Jensen" <[hidden email]>
Date: 15/12/2013 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB PTT Switch
To: <[hidden email]>
Cc:

I've got a "real" one now, but there was something to be said for a J-38 on
a board with the spring screwed way down ... as long as you wore shoes.
 PTT on some transmitters of the day was good for a moderate "toe-jolt" if
you didn't. :-)

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
- www.cqp.org

On 12/14/2013 4:11 PM, Dale Putnam wrote:

> The footswitches that I have had the best use from.. are the heavy
> metal ones used in Communications Centers,with the only failures
> being the cable from the metal footswitch to the equipment. I've
> seen this dropped, and of course kicked to no end... but never had a
> failure.. other than the connecting wire. Great foot switch!
>

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