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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