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Re: PTT switch for K3

You might want to try an industrial supply company like here:

https://www.mcmaster.com/#pedal-switches/=1b1gd3p

I have used one of the "steel" types for many years. The "iron types" are
really rugged but require, in my opinion, to much force to operate. Mine dates
back to original use with my Heath SB400.

Untried but they have a PB pendant type too.

They are my go-to company for many items. Located here in NJ and I can place a
6PM order and since I'm in the one day UPS zone get it the next afternoon.

73,
Bob
K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR

On 1/8/2018 4:25 AM, John Marvin wrote:

> Thanks for this idea. I prefer a foot switch, and I've already had one of the
> Heil switches die on me in less than 2 years of use. Right now I'm using one I
> got from Radiodan.com. The owner is a member of my club, and I bought it at our
> annual HamFest. It looks to be of decent quality, but I don't know his source.
> Anyway, if this one dies, I am definitely going to try a sustain pedal. They
> typically have a switch which switches the operation from on/off to a variable
> resistance (depending on what you are using it for). It should work fine for PTT
> operation in the on/off mode, and they are fairly rugged. I may have to try it
> soon just to see how one would feel in actual operation.
>
> 73,
>
> John
> AC0ZG
>
> On 1/7/2018 1:01 PM, Alan wrote:
>> If you don't want to build something, check out a music store. The kind of
>> foot switch bands use is very rugged and reliable.
>>
>> Alan N1AL

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Re: PTT switch for K3

Although I haven't tried them, DX Engineering sells several.
73, andy ae6y

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob via Elecraft
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 10:31 AM
To: John Marvin ; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PTT switch for K3

You might want to try an industrial supply company like here:

https://www.mcmaster.com/#pedal-switches/=1b1gd3p

I have used one of the "steel" types for many years. The "iron types" are
really rugged but require, in my opinion, to much force to operate. Mine
dates
back to original use with my Heath SB400.

Untried but they have a PB pendant type too.

They are my go-to company for many items. Located here in NJ and I can
place a
6PM order and since I'm in the one day UPS zone get it the next afternoon.

73,
Bob
K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR

On 1/8/2018 4:25 AM, John Marvin wrote:

> Thanks for this idea. I prefer a foot switch, and I've already had one of
> the Heil switches die on me in less than 2 years of use. Right now I'm
> using one I got from Radiodan.com. The owner is a member of my club, and I
> bought it at our annual HamFest. It looks to be of decent quality, but I
> don't know his source. Anyway, if this one dies, I am definitely going to
> try a sustain pedal. They typically have a switch which switches the
> operation from on/off to a variable resistance (depending on what you are
> using it for). It should work fine for PTT operation in the on/off mode,
> and they are fairly rugged. I may have to try it soon just to see how one
> would feel in actual operation.
>
> 73,
>
> John
> AC0ZG
>
> On 1/7/2018 1:01 PM, Alan wrote:
>> If you don't want to build something, check out a music store. The kind
>> of foot switch bands use is very rugged and reliable.
>>
>> Alan N1AL

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Re: PTT switch for K3

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Seconded. I've been using a Gem V2 for six years with my K3 with no issues.

73, Dennis NJ6G

On 1/7/2018 20:23, Buck wrote:

> Tattoo parlor foot pedals are rugged and cheap. I had to swap out for
> a longer cord but the switch itself is rugged and not too hard to press.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Style-Tattoo-Pedal-Degree-Switch/dp/B077WCXW7Z/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1515385276&sr=8-3-spons&keywords=tattoo+switch&psc=1
>
>
> k4ia, Buck
> K3# 101
> Honor Roll 8B DXCC
> EasyWayHamBooks.com

Rose

Fwd: PTT switch for K3

Music equipment stores usually have a variety of foot switches ...

73!

Ken - K0PP
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tattoo parlor foot pedals are rugged and cheap. I had to swap out

> for a longer cord but the switch itself is rugged and not too hard to
> press.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Style-Tattoo-Pedal-Degree-Switch/dp/B
> 077WCXW7Z/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1515385276&sr=8-3-spon
> s&keywords=tattoo+switch&psc=1
>
> k4ia, Buck
> K3# 101
> Honor Roll 8B DXCC
> EasyWayHamBooks.com
>

Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: Fwd: PTT switch for K3

Usually most guitar players have an abundance of "stomp boxes". Of
course select one that doesn't have all the electronics and controls
included inside.

I checked with a local music and instrument store and asked about one
that was perhaps junk just to get the base. The fellow asked what and
why I wanted one. I told him and he handed me a used one, needed
cleaning and a paint job, and said, just change the connector to what
ever your need. Nothing better than a Free Of Charge stomp box. I'm
happy.

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 1/8/2018 2:19 PM, Rose wrote:

> Music equipment stores usually have a variety of foot switches ...
>
> 73!
>
> Ken - K0PP
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Tattoo parlor foot pedals are rugged and cheap. I had to swap out
>
>
>
>> for a longer cord but the switch itself is rugged and not too hard to
>> press.
>>
>> https://www.amazon.com/Style-Tattoo-Pedal-Degree-Switch/dp/B
>> 077WCXW7Z/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1515385276&sr=8-3-spon
>> s&keywords=tattoo+switch&psc=1
>>
>> k4ia, Buck
>> K3# 101
>> Honor Roll 8B DXCC
>> EasyWayHamBooks.com
>>
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Re: Fwd: PTT switch for K3

In reply to this post by Rose

DX Engineering sells several also.
73, andy ae6y

-----Original Message-----
From: Rose
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 12:19 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: PTT switch for K3

Music equipment stores usually have a variety of foot switches ...

73!

Ken - K0PP
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tattoo parlor foot pedals are rugged and cheap. I had to swap out

Ralph Parker-2

Re: PTT switch for K3

In reply to this post by Edward A. Dauer

I've been using foot switches since 1957, with my Viking II and 75A-4.
The first one was somewhat crude.
IMHO, the Linemaster series of industrial-strength footswitches is the
best. Very rugged, but responds to a light touch.
Mine gets used a LOT, and I expect it to outlast me!

https://www.amazon.com/Linemaster-Clipper-Switch-Electrical-Momentary/dp/B002P55Y36

VE7XF

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Bill Frantz

Re: PTT switch for K3

I built my own with a pushbutton switch that had what seemed
like a good feel from a ham fest.

It consists of two wedges of wood to set the angle of the pedal,
a base of 1/4" plywood with the switched recessed so just the
top is above the base, and a piece of 3/16" plywood hinged to
push the switch with the foot. The hinge is a piece of gaffer's
tape -- duct tape would also work. I may have to replace the
tape sometime, but it has held up well for about 4 years.

After I used it for a while, I added a "dead pedel" on the right
side. This lets me rest my foot on the dead pedal and just twist
the foot it to transmit. I would look for a dead pedal feature
in any commercial pedal, since holding my foot up caused sore
muscles after a while.

Some of the musician pedals can be switched between push-on,
release-off and push to toggle on/off. If you talk for a long
time, this option might be attractive and a substitute for a
dead pedal.

73 Bill AE6JV

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Re: PTT switch for K3

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I use this footswitch

<http://www.labx.com/item/miles-laboratories-ames-division-foot-switch-model/3799186>

It is the Ames model 5501

I’ve seen them on Ebay also. Very sturdy.

Dale, K9VUJ

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Re: Fwd: PTT switch for K3

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try a pawn shop, as musicians are always dumping their stuff....

At 04:07 PM 1/8/2018, Andrew Faber via Elecraft wrote:

>DX Engineering sells several also.
>73, andy ae6y
>
>-----Original Message----- From: Rose
>Sent: Monday, January 08, 2018 12:19 PM
>To: Elecraft Reflector
>Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: PTT switch for K3
>
>Music equipment stores usually have a variety of foot switches ...
>
>73!
>
>Ken - K0PP
>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>Tattoo parlor foot pedals are rugged and cheap. I had to swap out
>
>
>
>>for a longer cord but the switch itself is rugged and not too hard to
>>press.
>>
>>https://www.amazon.com/Style-Tattoo-Pedal-Degree-Switch/dp/B
>>077WCXW7Z/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1515385276&sr=8-3-spon
>>s&keywords=tattoo+switch&psc=1
>>
>>k4ia, Buck
>>K3# 101
>>Honor Roll 8B DXCC
>>EasyWayHamBooks.com
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