Re: PTT Footswitch
Posted by
Pete Michaelis - N8TR on
Jul 16, 2012; 4:44pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/PTT-Footswitch-tp7559180p7559217.html
I use a Treadlite switch model t-51-S made by the Linemaster Switch
Corp. I have several that I have found at Flea markets and Ham Fests.
However, for the reasons described below, I do not like foot switches
so I use them as "knee" switches. I mount them vertically beneath
my operating desks. The slightest movement of my knee or thigh
activates them. In a long SSB contest I find them much less tiring.
73 Pete - N8TR
At 09:54 AM 7/16/2012, Jim Miller KG0KP wrote:
>My problem with the footswitch is that I never liked the height of it making
>foot tired holding it up to try to keep it from scooting away. Solved by
>mounting it on a thin piece of paneling and then another piece of 3/4 inch
>board on top to raise my foot to a comfortable level compared to the switch.
>Also some of the foam shelf stuff for my foot area AND underside of the
>whole thing. NOW it sits still and my foot is comfortable. Just the
>thought of transmit gets the job done.
>
>No, it isn't cute, not painted or sanded and stained but it sure does the
>trick.
>
>73, de Jim KG0KP
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