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Recommend a K3s foot switch

Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.

I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.

I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).

So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?

Recommendations?

Thanks,
Michael
KK6RWK

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k6mrmagnet

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

What we call a “foot switch” is a “sustain pedal” in guitar speak (the real market). The standard is a 1/4” plug. Buy an adapter.

Ken K6MR

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Subject: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.

I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.

I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).

So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?

Recommendations?

Thanks,
Michael
KK6RWK

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Michael Walker

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

Hi Ken

Foot switches or hand switches are pretty simple devices.

All they do is 'ground' the center conductor of the PTT line. When you
ground it, the radio goes into TX.

If the Heil unit you purchased has the wrong connector on it, you can just
purchase an adapter from a company like Mono Price (
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7242 $0.79) or cut off the connector
it came with and solder on the RCA connector you need.

Mike va3mw

On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 9:25 PM Ken K6MR <[hidden email]> wrote:

> What we call a “foot switch” is a “sustain pedal” in guitar speak (the
> real market). The standard is a 1/4” plug. Buy an adapter.
>
>
>
> Ken K6MR
>
>
>
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> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch
>
> Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.
>
> I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my
> KPA500/KAT500 setup.
>
> I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s
> has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio
> before I bought it).
>
> So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get
> something else?
>
> Recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
> KK6RWK
>
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Josh Fiden

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CPR105--hosa-cpr105-5-foot
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CPR110--hosa-cpr110-10-foot

Sweetwater is a good vendor with free shipping. Hosa is a reputable brand.

73,
Josh W6XU

On 4/16/2019 6:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:

> Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.
>
> I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.
>
> I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).
>
> So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?
>
> Recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
> KK6RWK
>
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Josh Fiden

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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Yes, exactly.

My Boss FS-5U has performed flawlessly for 15+ years including a few
Field Day trips to the mud. Very durable. The sides are keyed so you can
lock multiple together.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FS5U--boss-fs-5u-non-latching-footswitch

73,
Josh W6XU

On 4/16/2019 6:24 PM, Ken K6MR wrote:
> What we call a “foot switch” is a “sustain pedal” in guitar speak (the real market). The standard is a 1/4” plug. Buy an adapter.
>
>
>
> Ken K6MR

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Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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Thanks to all that chimed in I have enough options now.

I am already using the Radiosport headphones and very happy with them so I’m going to order one of their foot switches.

73s all,
Michael
KK6RWK

> On Apr 16, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.
>
> I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.
>
> I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).
>
> So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?
>
> Recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
> KK6RWK
>
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Scott-2

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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Michael,
This adapter should work. 1/4" mono female to rca male adapter

https://www.amazon.com/CGTime-6-35mm-Adapter-Female-Converterr/dp/B07HD3Z5R1?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07HD3Z5R1

Sure it's a pack of 5 but if you look around I'm betting you can find it
in solo or twin packs.

Or if you really want a Heil foot switch then the FS-2 looks like it
would work. Or as some one else mentioned, bust out the soldering iron.

73,
Scott
AD5HS

On 4/16/2019 8:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:

Peter W2IRT

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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In 2015 I bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Linemaster-Clipper-Switch-Electrical-Momentary/dp/B00
2P55Y36/ref=sr_1_18
This is an Industrial grade, very high quality footswitch. You can wire it
NC or NO. Takes 5 minutes to set up. You'll never need another switch after
this.

There were versions of these pedals installed in film projection booths I
worked in throughout my career, to do changeovers between machines; they
were installed in the 40s and 50s and were still going strong when I left
the industry. They are indestructible and worth every penny of their $30
price.

- pjd

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On
Behalf Of Ken K6MR
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:25 PM
To: Michael Gillen <[hidden email]>; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

What we call a "foot switch" is a "sustain pedal" in guitar speak (the real
market). The standard is a 1/4" plug. Buy an adapter.

Ken K6MR

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Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:05:09 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I'd ask.

I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my
KPA500/KAT500 setup.

I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4" phono plug on it and the K3s
has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before
I bought it).

So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get
something else?

Recommendations?

Thanks,
Michael
KK6RWK

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Lovin' my K3S (S/N 10023)
73, Peter W2IRT

Don Wilhelm

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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Gee folks, we can build our own transmitters and amplifiers and
experiment with them on the air.

Why is it so hard to get an RCA plug, cut off the 1/4 inch phone plug
and solder on an RCA plug?
Much easier than searching for an adapter.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/16/2019 9:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:

Bill K9YEQ

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

Don,
No Kidding... Exactly. I have the dual radio/amp switch and I managed. :-) However, buying and adapter is often a great option when money is good and time isn't.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ

https://wrj-tech.com/

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 11:14 PM
To: Michael Gillen <[hidden email]>; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Gee folks, we can build our own transmitters and amplifiers and experiment with them on the air.

Why is it so hard to get an RCA plug, cut off the 1/4 inch phone plug and solder on an RCA plug?
Much easier than searching for an adapter.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/16/2019 9:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:

> Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.
>
> I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.
>
> I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).
>
> So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?
>
> Recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
> KK6RWK
>
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Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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You know, I would be tempted to get a 1/4” female cord-mount jack and a cable with an RCA plug on it, shorten the end of the cable without the RCA plug (just to make a short adapter), slip on the connector housing, then solder the remaining cable to the 1/4” jack. That gives an adapter with some strain relief, thus reducing the lever-arm strain of a single-body adapter on the radio’s RCA jack, and would allow me not to have to modify the foot switch cable.

Michael, if you need help with that, let me know and we will see what we can do.

73!
Jack, W6FB

> On Apr 16, 2019, at 9:13 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Gee folks, we can build our own transmitters and amplifiers and experiment with them on the air.
>
> Why is it so hard to get an RCA plug, cut off the 1/4 inch phone plug and solder on an RCA plug?
> Much easier than searching for an adapter.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/16/2019 9:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:
>> Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.
>> I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.
>> I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).
>> So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?
>> Recommendations?
>> Thanks,
>> Michael
>> KK6RWK
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Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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Yes and the length of the 1/4" phone plug plus the length of the adapter
to an RCA connector is something of serious length sticking out behind
the radio. Sure is a grand opportunity to get the radio RCA connector
damaged. Estimated total length of the albatross is about 3". Not on
my radio!

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 4/16/2019 11:13 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Gee folks, we can build our own transmitters and amplifiers and
> experiment with them on the air.
>
> Why is it so hard to get an RCA plug, cut off the 1/4 inch phone plug
> and solder on an RCA plug?
> Much easier than searching for an adapter.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/16/2019 9:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:
>> Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.
>>
>> I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my
>> KPA500/KAT500 setup.
>>
>> I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and
>> the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of
>> the radio before I bought it).
>>
>> So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get
>> something else?
>>
>> Recommendations?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Michael
>> KK6RWK
>>
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Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

I use a Heil FS-3. I just cut the 1/4 in plug off along with much of the
surplus cable and fitted an RCA plug. Couldn't be easier.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 17/04/2019 09:29, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> Yes and the length of the 1/4" phone plug plus the length of the adapter
> to an RCA connector is something of serious length sticking out behind
> the radio. Sure is a grand opportunity to get the radio RCA connector
> damaged. Estimated total length of the albatross is about 3". Not on
> my radio!
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
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ke9uw

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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This will work, use one side of it. I couldn't find a mono version of it.

https://www.amazon.com/CGTime-Splitter-Gold-Plated-Extension-Adapter/dp/B07K7C1MSF/ref=sr_1_41?keywords=1%2F4%22+female+to+to+rca+male+adapter&qid=1555506937&s=gateway&sr=8-41
[https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/315nf6aCGvL._SX300_QL70_.jpg1zB]<https://www.amazon.com/CGTime-Splitter-Gold-Plated-Extension-Adapter/dp/B07K7C1MSF/ref=sr_1_41?keywords=1%2F4%22+female+to+to+rca+male+adapter&qid=1555506937&s=gateway&sr=8-41>

Amazon.com: CGTime 6.35mm to 2 RCA Y Splitter Cable, Gold-Plated 6.35mm (1/4 inch) TRS Female to 2 (Dual) RCA Male Stereo Audio Y Splitter Extension Adapter Cable (12Inch/30CM): Home Audio & Theater<https://www.amazon.com/CGTime-Splitter-Gold-Plated-Extension-Adapter/dp/B07K7C1MSF/ref=sr_1_41?keywords=1%2F4%22+female+to+to+rca+male+adapter&qid=1555506937&s=gateway&sr=8-41>
From The Community. Try Prime Electronics
www.amazon.com

Chuck Hawley
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Amateur Radio, KE9UW

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To: Michael Gillen; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

What we call a “foot switch” is a “sustain pedal” in guitar speak (the real market). The standard is a 1/4” plug. Buy an adapter.

Ken K6MR

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To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.

I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.

I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).

So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?

Recommendations?

Thanks,
Michael
KK6RWK

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ke9uw

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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Those adapters will place a lot of torque on the back of the K3. A better idea is an adapter with connectors on each end of a wire.

Chuck Hawley
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Amateur Radio, KE9UW

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Michael,
This adapter should work. 1/4" mono female to rca male adapter

https://www.amazon.com/CGTime-6-35mm-Adapter-Female-Converterr/dp/B07HD3Z5R1?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07HD3Z5R1

Sure it's a pack of 5 but if you look around I'm betting you can find it
in solo or twin packs.

Or if you really want a Heil foot switch then the FS-2 looks like it
would work. Or as some one else mentioned, bust out the soldering iron.

73,
Scott
AD5HS

On 4/16/2019 8:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:

Chuck, KE9UW

Bill-3

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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Is there an APP for this??? Or, let's make it as complicated and wordy
as possible! I know, let's build a mountain from a mole hill!

Cut the offending plug off and solder a proper (for your needs) plug on!
It could not be easier!

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k6dgw

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

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Long long ago when I was still a teenager and knew everything, I used an
extra J-38 mounted on a piece of plywood for a footswitch. As I
remember it worked quite well. I don't remember what sort of plug the
TX required but I must have made it work. Awful lot of traffic here for
a SPST foot-operated switch. [:-)

73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 4/16/2019 10:18 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:

> The last time this was discussed, there were many satisfied users of the Linemaster Treadlite II foot switch. Here is one with an un-connectored cord. As you check out the reviews on the variations of the Treadlite II, you’ll find the “yeah, had one on a drill press for twenty years” reviews.
>
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P53WQM/
>
> wunder
> K6WRU
> Walter Underwood
> CM87wj
> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>
>> On Apr 16, 2019, at 9:13 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Gee folks, we can build our own transmitters and amplifiers and experiment with them on the air.
>>
>> Why is it so hard to get an RCA plug, cut off the 1/4 inch phone plug and solder on an RCA plug?
>> Much easier than searching for an adapter.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> On 4/16/2019 9:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:
>>> Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.
>>> I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.
>>> I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).
>>> So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?
>>> Recommendations?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Michael
>>> KK6RWK
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Chris_DL2MDU

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

73 Chris, DL2MDU

hbjr

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

In reply to this post by Bob McGraw - K4TAX

I had a Heil FS and desoldered the 1/4” and resoldered a right angle RCA plug for the K3S. Works great!

Hank
K4HYJ

> On Apr 17, 2019, at 8:29 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Yes and the length of the 1/4" phone plug plus the length of the adapter to an RCA connector is something of serious length sticking out behind the radio. Sure is a grand opportunity to get the radio RCA connector damaged. Estimated total length of the albatross is about 3". Not on my radio!
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>> On 4/16/2019 11:13 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Gee folks, we can build our own transmitters and amplifiers and experiment with them on the air.
>>
>> Why is it so hard to get an RCA plug, cut off the 1/4 inch phone plug and solder on an RCA plug?
>> Much easier than searching for an adapter.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>>> On 4/16/2019 9:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:
>>> Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.
>>>
>>> I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.
>>>
>>> I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).
>>>
>>> So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?
>>>
>>> Recommendations?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Michael
>>> KK6RWK
>>>
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VE3NR

Re: Recommend a K3s foot switch

Who uses RCA connectors these days? I thought they were long gone.

Bert VE3NR

On 4/17/2019 4:34 PM, HB wrote:

> I had a Heil FS and desoldered the 1/4” and resoldered a right angle RCA plug for the K3S. Works great!
>
> Hank
> K4HYJ
>
>> On Apr 17, 2019, at 8:29 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Yes and the length of the 1/4" phone plug plus the length of the adapter to an RCA connector is something of serious length sticking out behind the radio. Sure is a grand opportunity to get the radio RCA connector damaged. Estimated total length of the albatross is about 3". Not on my radio!
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Bob, K4TAX
>>
>>> On 4/16/2019 11:13 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>>> Gee folks, we can build our own transmitters and amplifiers and experiment with them on the air.
>>>
>>> Why is it so hard to get an RCA plug, cut off the 1/4 inch phone plug and solder on an RCA plug?
>>> Much easier than searching for an adapter.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Don W3FPR
>>>
>>>> On 4/16/2019 9:05 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote:
>>>> Hi guys! I searched around a bit nothing conclusive so thought I’d ask.
>>>>
>>>> I am needing a foot switch for my K3s which is also connected to my KPA500/KAT500 setup.
>>>>
>>>> I purchased a Heil FS-3 however it has a 1/4” phono plug on it and the K3s has an RCA jack (like a dummy I did not look at the back of the radio before I bought it).
>>>>
>>>> So, recommend an adapter or I can take this one back to HRO and get something else?
>>>>
>>>> Recommendations?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Michael
>>>> KK6RWK
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________________________________________
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