Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

There are several different ones on E-Bay: http://www.ebay.com/bhp/ptt-switch Arlan also makes a couple different ones: http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/radioSport/ptt.asp# On 3/2/2016 3:07 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: I made a PTT cable with this pushbutton switch:

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

find an old desk mic and remove the mic. I am in the process of deigning and building a simple PTT switch that is basically the base of a desk mic without the mic. When I get it finished, I will post it here for comment. It will be a 3D printed box and some switches and a 1/8 plug for a

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

Steven, The hard part is finding a handheld switch that you are comfortable with. As someone mentioned, if you have another microphone with a PTT switch, plug that into the front panel and plug the CM500 into the rear. When the rear panel microphone is selected, the PTT button on the

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

Another option would be to fabricate a small “dongle” that has 3-conductor mini jacks (3.5mm) on the ends, using a very small project box or even a mini Altoids tin. Mount on the side of the box any of the literally hundreds of momentary push button switches on the market (allelectronics.com

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

I made a PTT cable with this pushbutton switch: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6RCGNC You can see more photos of it here, with a KX3: http://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

Steven, I've used the W2ENY adaptors. He also sells a handheld PTT switch/cable to plug into the PTT connector on the adaptor. I use it with my CM500 on a non-Electaft radio. Other switch types could be plugged into the connector. tnx Mike / W5JR Alpharetta GA > On Mar 2, 2016, at 3:16 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

I use the Elecraft MH2 microphone as a hand operated push to talk switch with my Yamaha CM500. The CM500 is plugged into the back microphone socket and the MH2 is plugged into the front socket. The MIC SEL menu option is set to rP.L bIAS. Works like a charm. 73 Bill AE6JV On 3/2/16 at 12:16

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

I sometimes use my straight key as a PTT switch. 73 Paul, N6LL On 3/2/2016 12:16 PM, Steven Stuckey wrote: Please read carefully. I am wanting to get a Yamaha CM500 and add a PTT switch. Do not recommend a foot switch I am wheelchair bound and have no way of using my feet. I am looking for a

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

Please read carefully. I am wanting to get a Yamaha CM500 and add a PTT switch. Do not recommend a foot switch I am wheelchair bound and have no way of using my feet. I am looking for a button PTT switch and not a trigger switch. When I searched the internet the one I saw was "no longer in