"Caveat Lector" wrote in message
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Ah different switches for different folks I guess
I prefer a footswitch -- frees both hands for typing - logging.
VOX is too iffy with back ground noise (wife yells at me, dog barks) and
attack time is a problem (maybe just me)

Here is a contest grade, round foot switch used by many contesters.
From Gem -- round black actuating cap in a chrome plated heavy die cast
housing with a full nonskid base pad. Contesters advise do not order the
line cord option, install some very flexible 2 conductor cable. The line
cord they sell is not flexible enough for amateur needs.
URL:
http://www.linemaster.com/gem.shtml

Radio Shack has an economy model (;-)
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...duct_id=44-610

And of course Heil products
http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/fs-...footswitch.htm
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Caveat Lector



"Peter Dougherty" wrote in message
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"KØHB" said :

No more lost foot switch (and multiplier) in the heat of the battle!

Personally, in high-pressure settings like contesting, I use a either
VOX or a handswitch (though the latter adds one wire to the mess). I
bought the Heil footswitch, and although I do like it in terms of
ergonomics, usability, etc, I think the handswitch is a little more
useful. Plus, I'm much faster on the draw with my hands than with my
feet grin.

73 de Peter, W2IRT
(ex-AB2NZ, VE3THX)

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As a live sound engineer I use a footswitch to tap in delay times. I have
found the most effective by far is a HIGH QUALITY sustain pedal use with
electronic piano's. They look like a piano pedal and mine has lasted for
10+years of constant tapping. Keep in mind they come in norm open and
closed. I believe Yamaha and Ensoniq are normally open as Roland is
normally closed. Can be purchased at most reputable music stores and
online.

Chad