Another source to consider is the local auto junk (er... 'used parts') yard for an older car headlight dimmer foot switch. Most Hams today probably weren't born when they were common, but one mashed a switch about 1" in diameter on the floorboards next to the clutch (yes, that far back..) to lower or dim the headlights. Those switches take huge abuse and have a nice tactile feel with a solid "click" felt through your foot to prevent accidentally tripping them. Make up a simple little wooden triangular holder and you are set for life.
73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- Good timing. Ive been thinking about making one up using an old sewing making foot control never though of checking out the local music shop. On 7/15/2012 7:42 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: > *Jim, > > I went to the local musical instrument shop (Guitar Shop) and was > shown a myriad of footswitches. A simple, all metal one cost me $19.00 > AUD and has been in use for 2 years and no issues. It is even > switchable NO/NC...:-) > > Figure I got my bucks worth by now. > > 73 > Gary > * ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
