[Elecraft] PTT switch for K3

[Bill Frantz]

I built my own with a pushbutton switch that had what seemed 
like a good feel from a ham fest.

It consists of two wedges of wood to set the angle of the pedal, 
a base of 1/4" plywood with the switched recessed so just the 
top is above the base, and a piece of 3/16" plywood hinged to 
push the switch with the foot. The hinge is a piece of gaffer's 
tape -- duct tape would also work. I may have to replace the 
tape sometime, but it has held up well for about 4 years.

After I used it for a while, I added a "dead pedel" on the right 
side. This lets me rest my foot on the dead pedal and just twist 
the foot it to transmit. I would look for a dead pedal feature 
in any commercial pedal, since holding my foot up caused sore 
muscles after a while.

Some of the musician pedals can be switched between push-on, 
release-off and push to toggle on/off. If you talk for a long 
time, this option might be attractive and a substitute for a 
dead pedal.

73 Bill AE6JV

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