Keyboard PTT as alternative to footswitch
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For phone contesting many ops use a foot switch for PTT to keep hands at the logging keyboard. But for various reasons some cannot use a foot switch. Maybe there¡¯s a way I haven¡¯t discovered yet, but how about a setting that makes some otherwise unused key (e.g. ctrl) act as a foot switch when connected to a rig that has adequate rig control.?
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¿ªÔÆÌåÓýI use Node Red to interface to the radio (and AC Log). I have a Stream Deck XL with left bottom button programmed as MOX (PTT).?Also have a foot and hand PTT wired in for maximum flexibility, depending on how I am operating.? 73 Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.? On Dec 19, 2024, at 9:08?PM, Bill via groups.io <Bill@...> wrote:
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In the 10m test this past weekend one of our guys prototyped a PTT on a board with a piano hinge pressing a pair of buttons at each side, wired in parallel. The keyboard sat on that board and basically provided another bar south of the space bar. It worked ok but I thought why not just use a key on the keyboard that¡¯s already there? |
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You can program the send in your function keys. For WW for example I have $ # ....t (other stations call 5nn 4) Go to tx settings for complete list. Voice can also be done using .wav files. There is also an option to insert increasing S/N (i.e. SS). I also program in my Call for when S & P
Dale K8TS |
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Hi All, In addition to programing F keys to play recorded rig audio (Settings > Transmit > Phone Setup), you can press Ctrl + Shift + A to toggle your rig from transmit to receive: Click Help > Shortcut List to see the complete list of shortcuts. Enjoy! 73, Scott N3FJP ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. 1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give . But do this with gentleness and respect...
On Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30:09 AM EST, K8TS via groups.io <dalecole3502@...> wrote:
You can program the send in your function keys. For WW for example I have $ # ....t (other stations call 5nn 4) Go to tx settings for complete list. Voice can also be done using .wav files. There is also an option to insert increasing S/N (i.e. SS). I also program in my Call for when S & P
Dale K8TS
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On Fri, Dec 20, 2024 at 07:30 AM, K8TS wrote:
I do know about programming F keys to do the exchange. But I don't see a way to get the F key to just toggle TX/RX like a PTT or foot switch would, with the op speaking rather than using recordings.
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I did not know about ctl-shft-A that Scott pointed out. That's the idea.... but a three key sequence like that does not work so well as a foot switch substitute in a fast paced run.
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If we could assign that to an F key, that would work well. Better yet I think would be assign it to alt-space or ctl-space or shift space. Something closer to where my hands are already.
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Bill
Dave wo2x
K8TS