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K5TED

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Better footswitch option
« on: February 24, 2023, 02:16:02 PM »

I had a need for a footswitch to selectively key an old amp (with softkey) and two different radios. I didn't particularly want to tie the amp directly to the keying ports on the radios as the amp doesn't have a Standby switch. Didn't want to bungle up the amp with a standby mod.

Have been using a cheap footswitch for one of the radios for years, but have not been totally comfortable with it as it is just lightweight stamped steel and has a thin zipcord line.

Enter the Tattoo Switch. Yes. The TRIGO Tattoo Foot Pedal Switch. It comes in different colors. It uses an RCA jack and you supply the cable. It's weighty for its size and doesn't move around on the floor or carpet unless  you kick it.

I like it because it's smaller than the two "traditional" style square pedals I have, and is shaped and sprung perfectly for the tip of your shoe or toe. It has a nice positive click.

And the price is on par with the cheap square ones with hardwired cable.

https://www.amazon.com/Tattoo-Switch-Triangle-Supply-Control/dp/B08SJC9FCQ
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W6MK

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Re: Better footswitch option
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2023, 03:35:50 PM »

Yep
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K0UA

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Re: Better footswitch option
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2023, 01:29:13 PM »

So I ordered one.  Tnx
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73  James K0UA

VE3WI

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Re: Better footswitch option
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2023, 06:27:16 AM »

I hadn't seen these before.  Thanks for posting.

Bizarre Amazon pricing:

amazon.com, shipping to Canada: $19.95 US + $9.67 US = $29.62 US = $40.36 CDN

amazon.ca, CDN$:
green switch: $31.11 + $5.64 = $37.75
red switch: $54.06 + $5.54 = $59.60
any color you want, incl. connecting cable: $90.36 + $5.54 = $95.90

Cable must be oxygen-free copper ;)

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Dave, VE3WI
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K4JJL

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Re: Better footswitch option
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2023, 07:36:20 AM »

Cable must be oxygen-free copper ;)

Reminds me of that old YouTube video comparing Monster cables w/ coat hangers.
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