Variable power switch

[Shockwave]

Best option IMO is to use an existing switch like the CB/PA switch for a dual level power control.
both levels are adjustable from inside the radio, and really, how many different power levels do you actually use?
in my experience, people tend to use two different power levels most often.

and sp5it, isn't it Barbarism? LOL
LC

Bingo! You have a "barefoot" setting and one used to drive an amplifier. Why have to look at a watt meter to dial in specific levels each time you change, when a simple switch can place two different potentiometers into the circuit, that are set at your two required levels?

This also prevents people from clogging ears on the air, as they set a carrier level.

 

[The Howler]

Is setting the radio to say 2 watt dead key, just a simple adjustment inside the radio?

 

[1iwilly]

DPDT 3 Way ON OFF ON and 2 5k trimmer

pot

 

[1iwilly]

yes it is

Is setting the radio to say 2 watt dead key, just a simple adjustment inside the radio?

 

[1iwilly]

or an SPDT Toggle Switch

DPDT 3 Way ON OFF ON and 2 5k trimmer

pot

 

[The Howler]

Turn down VR-10 to 2 watts and call it a day?

 

[543_Dallas]

Turn down VR-10 to 2 watts and call it a day?

Yes.

The variable power kit just replaces the vr10 and lets you adjust it without opening the radio.

 

[The Howler]

Very cool!
Thanks

 

[sunbulls]

A miniature switch like 1iwilly posted, but with a LED lighted tip, red on green off. That would nice addition, but nobody makes them, at least that I've been able to find. Only in the large variety.

 

[nomadradio]

Is setting the radio to say 2 watt dead key, just a simple adjustment inside the radio?

Depends on the radio. Some are easier than others.

73

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

I would want a variable. It would be handy for running different amps as I am always changing things around. If you don't want to give up your SWR pot then use a dual control pot to have both.

 

[Tokin]

I would want a variable. It would be handy for running different amps as I am always changing things around. If you don't want to give up your SWR pot then use a dual control pot to have both.

Dual control pots sometimes are the way to go. It's always best not to drill holes.

 

[144inBama]

Is this for a base or mobile setup? The reason i ask is, years ago I was into the "imma be different" stage and built an external box (acquired from RS) with my variable power, roger beep/noise toy in it and had the wires run into the back of the radio through a factory slot. The box was velcroed to the radio and didn't take up any real space.... Just throwing that out there as a possible option to add your stuff w/o modifying the radio case or losing stock functions.