I have never used a foot switch in all of my years contesting as a single-op
(1970 - present). (I have used a foot switch at other people's QTHs in a
multi-op environment, MS & MM).
I have always used VOX in every one of my single-op SSB contests.
I've used VOX on the Drake C-line, IC-781 and IC-7800 - all with a linear
amp. No problems ever with VOX.
73,
Bill, N3RR
-----Original Message-----
From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
Cqtestk4xs@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 10:21 AM
To: cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Foot switches ?
I understand the use of foot switches in MS and MM and not using VOX. Am I
the only guy using VOX in single op?
Bill K4XS/KH7XS
In a message dated 8/29/2013 1:53:23 P.M. Coordinated Universal Time,
W5OV@W5OV.COM writes:
Another vote for the clipper switch!
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1810
The Clipper switch has sufficient resistance. Not too much - just right.
Highly recommended.
I've been using them for over 30 years - yes, the same ones.
They're industrial-grade and they don't spring apart in the middle of a
contest like those other cheap bent-metal jobs do.
73,
Bob W5OV
-----Original Message-----
From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
Joe
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:41 PM
To: cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Foot switches ?
The only problem I have with Any foot switch is that it takes too little
force to activate it, so I have to either tighten the lifting muscle in the
shins to keep from activating the switch or have the switch like at the
side near the ball of the foot and use it in a rolling action with most of
the weight of the foot resting on the floor..
Joe wb9sbd
Sig
The Original Rolling Ball Clock
Idle Tyme
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http://www.idle-tyme.com
On 8/28/2013 11:24 AM, Tom Horton wrote:
> For years I used an old j-38 key mounted on a piece of 1/4 plywood.
> Also
have used a home made switch with two pieces of aluminum and a spring,
$3.00
footswitch found a most any ham swapmeet, a sewing machine foot switch and
one of the best things I ever had was mounting a footswitch to the side of
the cubbyhole of my desk and using it as a "knee" switch. It never slipped
away.
> 73 and happy footswitching...
> tom K5IID
>
> There is no joy in Mudville!
>
>
>
>
> K5IID Tom Horton Hillsboro, TX
> E sorter for ARRL W5 bureau
> Same call for 57 years!
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Charlie Gallo <Charlie@TheGallos.com>
> To: Katsuhiro Kondou <kondou@voyackey.net>
> Cc: cq-contest@contesting.com; kh6lc@hotmail.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Foot switches ?
>
>
>
> On 8/28/2013 Katsuhiro Kondou wrote:
>
>
>> This is what I've been using since last year's CQWW SSB at V26B.
>> http://files.qrz.com/m/jh5ghm/CIMG8305.JPG
> Nice looking - could probably sell an article to say "Machinist Workshop"
here in the USA - they do short articles on simple items
>
>
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