[CQ-Contest] Foot Switches

[Tod Olson]

I suggest one make their own foot switch, I did.

The design is simple, the components are inexpensive. One can build them to
allow two radios to be selectively switched. Primarily made from wood, made
big enough so clumsy ops can use them with good results. Downward foot
pressure adjustable and limited. [ keeps your foot and calf muscles from
suffering during long sessions ]

Also, you can paint them any color you want so they are VERY noticeable by
guest ops.

Tod, K0TO 

On 8/28/13 11:13 PM, "Tom Osborne" <w7why at frontier.com> wrote:

> Yes - those old dictation machine switches work very well.
> 
> I had one here for a long time till it gave up the ghost.  Mine had 2
> switches on it.  It was set up to move the tape forward on 1 side and back
> it up with the other side of the switch.
> 
> You could step on the right side to key 1 radio and the left side to key the
> other.  Worked really slick.  Wish I could find another one.  73
> Tom W7WHY
> 
> 
> 
> Ditto here on old dictating machine switches.  Mine is about 6x8, heavy
> metal, rubber feet, and had a very smooth action.  Besides the relay that
> closes when depressing the pedal, it has one relay that "opens" during that
> depression.
> 
> Steve, W5KI 
> 
> 
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