Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch
There's one on the back of your K3 if you have one of those. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 4/17/2019 2:28 PM, Bert wrote: Who uses RCA connectors these days? I thought they were long gone. Bert VE3NR __ 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
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I have not seen a HF ham station that did not use RCA connectors. John KK9A Bert ve3nr wrote: Who uses RCA connectors these days? I thought they were long gone. Bert VE3NR __ 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
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On 4/17/2019 2:28 PM, Bert wrote: Who uses RCA connectors these days? I thought they were long gone. Higher quality semi-pro audio products use RCA connectors, and high quality RCA (and 1/8-in) cable-mounted connectors made by Switchcraft and Neutrik are widely available from audio vendors like Full Compass and Sweetwater. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
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Smart man! 73 Bob, K4TAX On 4/17/2019 3:34 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 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 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 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 __ 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch
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 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 >>> >>> __ >>> 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 > > __ > 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
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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 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 __ 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 __ 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
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Agreed but I would really make sure that the switch is acceptable before modifying it. I do not use a foot switch but I am aware that there are many different ones available. Also if I recall the Heil foot switch will plug into their adaptor if you are using the front mic jack. John KK9A Don Wilhelm W3FPR 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 __ 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
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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! __ 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
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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 c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Scott Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 8:51 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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=duckduckgo-d-20=xm2=2025=165953=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: > 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 > > __ > 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch
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=106937=gateway=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=106937=gateway=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=106937=gateway=8-41> >From The Community. Try Prime Electronics www.amazon.com Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Ken K6MR Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 8:24 PM To: Michael Gillen; elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Michael Gillen via Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:05:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 __ 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 __ 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
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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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch
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 __ 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 __ 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
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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 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 >> __ >> 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 __ 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
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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 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 >> __ >> 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 __ 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
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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- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 11:14 PM To: Michael Gillen ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 > > __ > 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 __ 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
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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch
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: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ken K6MR Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:25 PM To: Michael Gillen ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Michael Gillen via Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:05:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 __ 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 __ 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
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=duckduckgo-d-20=xm2=2025=165953=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: 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch
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 > 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 > > __ > 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
Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch
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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch
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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 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 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 > > > > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > on behalf of Michael Gillen via Elecraft > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:05:09 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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 > > __ > 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 > __ 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
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 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Michael Gillen via Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:05:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 __ 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
[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 __ 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
