A problem with the dimmer switch idea is that you need to press the switch to 
turn the transmitter on and press it again to turn it off.  I think most of us 
that are used to a switch that you hold down while transmitting and then 
release to receive.  I find that with a K3 the VOX works so well that I would 
rather use the VOX and just talk.  Of course you have to be careful when you 
yell at your dog or your wife yells at you!
 
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke 
K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart


________________________________
 From: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch
 
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
> *

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