Will do, Anthony.

And, if you get the 7000, let us know how you like it.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: microphone foot switches


> Tom;
>
> I got a foot switch off a Dictaphone machine and it works quite well.
>
> I am selling my 746 pro because I want to get a 7000.
>
> If you or anyone knows anyone who is interested, please let me know.
>
> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
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> ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 9:47 PM
> Subject: [BLIND-HAMS] microphone foot switches
>
>
> > Hi, all.
> >
> > In the most recent issue of the Handiham e-letter, reference was made to
a
> > rather inexpensive, and seemingly handy microphone foot switch sold by
> > MFJ.
> > I think it's MFJ catalog item number 1709.  I believe it retails for
> > approximately $25.
> >
> > I got a description of the switch, and it seems rather small to me--i.e.
> > dimensions 2 in by 3 in.
> >
> > What kind of experience have you folks had with foot switches?
> >
> > My main HF rig is an Icom 746, and I use a Heil ICM mic, made specially
> > for
> > Icom rigs.
> >
> > A foot switch sure seems like it would be nice for contesting, etc., so
> > you
> > could have your hands free to do logging, work the controls of the rig,
> > etc..
> >
> > Are there better foot switches out there?
> >
> > Does anyone know if Heil sells anything that would be helpful, or would
I
> > be
> > paying an inflated price for something with their product name on it?
> >
> > Just for information, the Heil ICM mic that I use has an extra jack on
it
> > that comes off of the main mic connector, and it looks like it will
> > accommodate a standard quarter-inch phono plug.
> >
> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
>