[Elecraft] PTT switch for K3

[Dauer, Edward]

Thanks, Don.  At this very moment I am scanning everything in my office for a suitable candidate . . .   

I just thought of it – a tennis ball!  Also useful for stress relief when waiting for a nitch in a pileup . . . 

Ted, KN1CBR


On 1/7/18, 12:35 PM, "Don Wilhelm" <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:

    Ted,
    
    Get a round body pushbutton switch, then look around for something to 
    contain it which feels comfortable in your hand - the cap from a Sharpie 
    marker or the body of a fat ballpoint pen come to mind.  Drill a hole in 
    the far end if there is not sufficient opening to pass the wires, and 
    put whatever plug on it that fits your transceiver PTT jack.
    
    If the pushbutton does not stay with friction, glue it in with E6000 
    cement, or epoxy or whatever works to keep it in place.
    
    If you don't have such materials available, the cost is much smaller 
    than buying a commercial pushbutton PTT switch.  The switch and 1/4 inch 
    plug can be found at Mouser - choose economy shipping unless you have 
    other parts to order.
    
    73,
    Don W3FPR