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I use the SDRconsole software for my QO-100 station and SmartSDR for my Flex radio. Both have in common that they run on a PC. I like such programs because they work with a mouse. With one exception: I want a PTT, preferably a foot switch, to keep my hands free. I had to search and experiment till I found out how it works. I want to save you this time and share my learnings. No worries: It will be a short video.

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PTT Pedals for HAM Radio PC software

I use the SDRconsole software for my QO-100 station and SmartSDR for my Flex radio. Both have in common that they run on a PC. I like such programs because they work with a mouse. With one exception: I want a PTT, preferably a foot switch, to keep my hands free. I had to search and experiment till I found out how it works. I want to save you this time and share my learnings. No worries: It will be a short video. Links: Footswitch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCfKFGJ USB-to-Serial adapter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEB6vnH USB-DB9 connector (not tested): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DduHvh1 DB9 connector: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCdcs6P Shielded cable: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDOT7bl Realterm: https://sourceforge.net/projects/realterm/ STL Files: https://bit.ly/40Dc0LE The links above are usually affiliate links that support the channel (at no additional cost to you). GitHub: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot My Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/AndreasSpiess If you want to support the channel, please use the links below to start your shopping. No additional charges for you, but I get a commission (on your purchases in the next 24 hours) My Amazon.com shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/andreasspiess For Banggood https://bit.ly/2jAQEf4 For AliExpress: http://bit.ly/2B0yTLL For Amazon.de: http://amzn.to/2r0ZCYI For Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2mxBaJf For ebay.com: http://ebay.to/2DuYXBp https://twitter.com/spiessa As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

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Lou Scalpati

Andreas use CTS for SDRConsole. Then add a transistor so when the foot switch brings CTS to ground, it triggers a transistor to connect DTR to DSR. Now you have one pedal to support both

Lou Scalpati

Just don't run both software at the same time or maybe you can call CQ on 2 bands at once! ;-)