I wonder if those "tattoo" Gem switches are genuine .. I see one guy
selling the direct from Hong Kong ..
de w1rt/john
On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 11:15 AM, Rogers, Ron <RR124640@ncr.com> wrote:
> Another model of Linemaster switch very popular with contesters due to
> robustness, price, and usability is the Linemaster "Gem series" of switch.
>
> These are round, heavy duty, weighted, non-skid, virtually indestructible
> foot switches. Since they are round it doesn't matter which angle your foot
> hits the switch, it activates. These appear to be the "switch of choice" in
> the Tattoo business <grin>
>
> The internal design does not use any micro switch, but instead has 3
> compression springs, heavy brass rings, and steel plate. It is as robust as
> it gets. There is really nothing in the design to wear out or fatigue.
>
> http://www.linemaster.com/Industrial/Footswitch.aspx?catNo=GemVandGemVK
>
> I purchased 2 new ones for $25 ea from someone selling them at the Huntsville
> Hamfest a couple of years ago. However, do a quick search on E-bay for "Gem
> footswitch" and you will find them at very reasonable prices.
>
>
> Ron
> WW8RR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Les Rayburn
> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:33 PM
> To: VHF Contesting Reflector; vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu; Alabama Contest Group
> Subject: [VHFcontesting] Linemaster Foot Switches
>
> After having a foot switch failure during the January VHF Contest, I went
> looking for something beyond the cheap, plastic foot switches commonly sold
> at ham radio stores for this application. A friend suggested the "Linemaster"
> line of industrial foot switches, with a specific recommendation for their
> "Clipper" model.
>
> http://www.linemaster.com/
>
> These high quality foot switches are made from solid, cast iron metal, with
> specially designed micro switches that can withstand the roughest possible
> treatment. Many of their models are sealed for use in dirty environments, and
> rated with cycle lives in the millions. The cost for brand new models is very
> reasonable ranging from $40 and up. Even better, these switches are common
> items on sites like Ebay.com and sell for very reasonable prices.
>
> I just purchased both a single Clipper footswitch and a "dual footswitch" to
> handle keying and sequencing for my 6 Meter, 2 Meter, and 432 stations. While
> I haven't tried them in out in contest conditions yet, I fully expect these
> to be available in my estate sale decades from now! If you want a foot switch
> that can take the punishment and not give out on you during a contest, look
> for the Linemaster line.
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> EM63nf
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
>
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