[CQ-Contest] Foot switches ?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

I used to use a footswitch on the CW-key input for amp tuning, so I
could key down with my foot while using two hands on the knobs on the
amp.....

73,

    ~iain / N6ML



On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 7:25 AM,  <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
> Seeing who uses VOX vs a PTT switch would make an interesting survey. It
> would also be interesting to see what other uses there are for foot
> switches in the shack?
>
> John KK9A
>
>
> To:     Cqtestk4xs at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Foot switches ?
> From:    w5ov at w5ov.com
> Date:    Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:15:41 -0500
> L
>
> There are a lot of guys using vox.
>
> I find it totally disorienting and feel out of control with VOX.  I prefer
> positive PTT control and the foot switch provides that.
>
> It's all what you're accustomed to, but I think you'd find that a majority
> of those in the top ten would not use VOX.
>
> W5OV
>
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