[CQ-Contest] Heil FS-2 Foot Switch

[Bob Naumann - N5NJ]

Two other "LineMaster" foot switches are reviewed on eham.net:

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1810

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1811

These can be purchased new, or can frequently be found used at flea markets.

I bought one of each in Dayton last year - in new condition.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Vernacchia" <n6ki at juno.com>
To: <kg5u at hal-pc.org>
Cc: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 3:40 AM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Heil FS-2 Foot Switch


> Dale,
>
>         I just replaced a very comfortable, durable and ergonomically
> comfortable
> footswith that lasted me over 10+  years of contesting.
>         After considering many switches including the Heil FS-2,
> here's one you should consider and why I chose it.
>
> Linemaster  Model Gem-V2
> www.linemaster.com
>
> 860 974-1000
>
> Circular - Easy to hit from all angles
>
> Perfect touch - you can lightly rest your foot on edge of it
>                            and not false trigger but then a light
> additional amount of additional pressure
>                            keys it and no "cramped" or "tired" foot as
> the hours wane on
>
> Great Weight and Non Skid corrugated base  - Will not move around too
> easily
> so no worry about it not staying in position.
>
> Nice appearance with chrome ringed edge and easy hit circular top target
> area.
>
> I expect it will easily last 10+ years for heavy contest use.
>
> You can purchase with or without cable. I found the supplied cable listed
> on teh web
> page to be too heavy and cumbersome so I installed my own thinner and
> very flexible
> cable and saved another $6 on the price.
>
> The Gem-V2 will cost you just under $30 including shipping/handling.
>
> Note: Since they normally have a $100 minimum, I requested my switch
> as a sample for 60 day evaluation and had it mailed to me at my work
> address.
> That way you avoid the $100 minimum
>
> You may also want to check with your contest buddies or club members and
> order enough to meet the $100 minimum order.
>
> I have no pecuniary interest in Linemaster  Co. Products
>
> 73, Dennis N6KI
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, 3 May 2002 10:16:54 -0500 "Dale L Martin" <kg5u at hal-pc.org>
> writes:
> >
> > >
> > > Have any contesters tried the new FS-2 foot switch?  My FS-1 just
> > went
> > > belly up after 10 years of faithful service.  It would be simple
> > to fix
> > > as the microswitch just needs replacing.  But it may be time to
> > try
> > > something new.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > I've had a hard time with the commercially avaiable footswitches.
> >
> > I change my body position a lot during a contest.
> >
> > Constantly trying to keep track of where the footswitch is in
> > relation to my
> > new foot position was a hassle.
> >
> > Years ago, I took a 3' long piano hinge, a couple of springs, a
> > momentary
> > switch and two pieces of 36"x6"x1" (LWD) lumber and made my own.
> > Works
> > great.
> >
> > 73,
> > dale, kg5u
> >
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>
> 73,
>
> Dennis Vernacchia N6KI
>
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