PTT (Push to Talk) Foot Switch-EZ Project

[@n8tuwstevenewland933]

First of all. Welcome to voice.. Like the foot pedal. Very nicely done and clean looking. One thing . If you have carpet. Put a little Velcro or some silicone on the bottom. Helps it stay in place.

[@TheResistorNetwork]

That's a cool project. I assumed that you would put the switch inside the door stop when I saw the thumbnail. Drilling a hole makes a lot more sense.

[@robertoswalt319]

Sorry to hear the news about your arthritis giving you fits. I hope the doctors are able to get it under control so you can find relief soon.

[@QRPMonkey]

John, Sorry to here about your arthritis. Might think about a keyboard for sending CW. That way you can still operate your favorite mode.

[@ON8EI]

Exactly what I was looking for. You're a star. 73's ON8EI John. PS Hope the hands improve.

[@skycarl]

Look out pal, they're gonna grab you for the remake of Zane Grey Theater,,,,,,, nice project John,,, thanks bud.

[@radio655]

Another affordable way to obtain a high quality foot switch is by using one that was intended for musical instruments. Mine is a Boss FS5U which retails for around 25 bucks new. Different brands start at 5 bucks in music stores. Also check for used ones on the usual auction sites.

[@FreeStuffGuy916]

Another clever idea.

[@mikesmithg0rfd356]

thank you for video

[@troymcdonald7440]

Good timing! I’m trying this weekend, will they work with my bear feet?

[@TinkerJohn_W5CYF]

Thanks for watching. Works with/without shoes. 73 ~John

[@richardp5161]

Looked like an easy project John, until I saw what it takes to get a PTT switch into a Yaesu 991a, once I find the answer I am going to build this project.

[@richardp5161]

Found the correct wiring for the microphone and got an RJ45 wired for the switch, got it done!

[@wa6gxq]

Like it! thanks John... 73

[@NU3Q]

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[@mar128a]

Did I miss something, how did you connect it to the radio, details!

[@TinkerJohn_W5CYF]

Thanks for following along. I used an Icom mic interface cable. Each radio my have a specific adapter. ~John

[@reidlanham2011]

Good looking boots!! thanks for the project. K8JLW

[@geod3589]

The video jumped from the wire description finished project.. how exactly was the 1/4-in jack wired to the switch?

[@TinkerJohn_W5CYF]

The switch only breaks the push to talk circuit between tip and ground.

[@eddiephillips01955]

Need something like that here! Thanks for sharing. de N4EMP

[@tony7043]

Should have shown the complete project, this way you left the most important part out like the rj45 connector how did you wire into the jack , just saying*

[@TinkerJohn_W5CYF]

Thanks for the feedback. You can find the wiring info for the microphone at 2:48 minute time in the video. For the footswitch, each radio will have slightly different on/off switching circuit for the microhome. Since I don't have info for every radio, I did not include that. You can find the info for your specific radio from your schematic and wire according. Hope this helps; 73/John

[@prabhuja7554]

What is PTT in general Brother..

[@TinkerJohn_W5CYF]

PTT=Push to Talk

[@sofibrothers2677]

HELLO MR TINKER JOHN PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS AS WE HAVE SOME ORDER REQUIREMENT

[@Davidjb37721]

73’s ke4hpq