[Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

[Pete Michaelis - N8TR]

I use a Treadlite switch model t-51-S made by the Linemaster Switch
Corp.  I have several that I have found at Flea markets and Ham Fests.

However, for the reasons described below,  I do not like foot switches
so I use them as "knee" switches.  I mount them vertically beneath
my operating desks.  The slightest movement of my knee or thigh
activates them.  In a long SSB contest I find them much less tiring.

73 Pete - N8TR


At 09:54 AM 7/16/2012, Jim Miller KG0KP wrote:
>My problem with the footswitch is that I never liked the height of it making
>foot tired holding it up to try to keep it from scooting away.  Solved by
>mounting it on a thin piece of paneling and then another piece of 3/4 inch
>board on top to raise my foot to a comfortable level compared to the switch.
>Also some of the foam shelf stuff for my foot area AND underside of the
>whole thing.  NOW it sits still and my foot is comfortable.  Just the
>thought of transmit gets the job done.
>
>No, it isn't cute, not painted or sanded and stained but it sure does the
>trick.
>
>73, de Jim KG0KP