SAT Switch

[Bill Kidd]

Ronald Duschenchuk wrote:
> 
> >At 06:55 AM 3/23/99 -0800, Ed wrote:
> >
> >>The wire on the foot pedal of my SAT has developed a break right at the
> >>plug end.  My friendly Radio Shack has all kinds of plugs, but none like
> >>this.  The break is too close to the plug to repair.  I don't need a new
> >>foot pedal for $75.  I need a new plug for $1.89, and some wire.  The plug
> >>is 3/32" and 9/16th" long.  Anybody know where I can get a replacement?????
> >
> >It's a subminiature two-conductor phone plug and your Radio Shack *should* have
> >them in packages of two with red covers as catalog #274-290 for about a buck
> >and a half.. They also carry wire that works. Just make sure it's stranded and
> >not solid-core.  I've replaced the wire on mine twice already, and periodically
> >both ends have to be cut off and resoldered as the wires break near the ends. I
> >keep a package of plugs around all the time, as it doesn't take a lot of stress
> >to break them or the connecting wires.
> >
> >                        John
> 
> As many have replied already, the proper plug is called a
> sub-miniature 3/32" plug and Radio Schack indeed carries them. The
> problem with the wire breaking so often is that there is no strain
> relief device at the point of entry for the wire into the base of the
> plug. Radio Shack used to carry a beautiful metal plug with a spring
> wire strain relief attached. If any body knows where that kind of plug
> can be obtained nowadays, please let me know.  A suitable strain
> relief can be fashioned by using various diameters of heat shrink
> tubing around the junction of the plug and wire. One such plug has
> lasted me for about four years now without breaking.
> 
> I have used a homemade switch ever since I started using the SAT.  My
> switch is held between my left ring and pinky fingers and is pressed
> by my thumb.  This allows me to use my middle and index fingers to
> play the keys and set the tuning pin.  The switch I use is a tubular
> shaped miniature momentary on/off switch sandwiched between two
> soundboard buttons. The soundboard buttons lock the switch in place
> between my fingers. This switch is also available from Radio Shack.
> It is very comfortable and takes up less space/weight in my tool kit.
> I never felt comfortable using the foot switch which I also have.
> --
> 
> Ronald Duschenchuk RPT
> Sayville, Long Island
> New YorkRon:
The switchcraft #850 has metal cover and strain relief.
Bill