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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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----- Original Message -----
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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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
>
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