DX-60 PTT MOD?

[W1TAV]

DX-60 PTT MOD??

Looking at the schematic, it appears to be “deceptively” simple to add, so what am I missing?  I have not found an abundance of information on adding PPT to the DX-60,  that leads me to believe it is simple as it seems.   

[WA1GFZ]

It should take a DPDT relay or it is too complicated. one pole for the antenna and the other to key the rig.
Simple things don't have many failure modes.

[VE1IDX]

When the function switch on my DX-60 went out in a blaze of glory  I  added PTT to the rig. I had a small metal project case about 4 inches cubed and wired an octal plug in the back and ran a wire harness to the rig connecting to the various points that the old function switch did.A simple 4 pin mike plug is mounted on the front panel as is a power on switch with an AC outlet on the rear panel to plug the DX-60 into. The box also handles antenna changeover. I turn the rig on with the SPST switch and I have another SPDT switch labeled PTT and CW.In the PTT position the tx is activated by the microphone which activates two relays,one for the TX control and the other for the antenna.There are 3 S0-239 jacks on the back of the box for RX,TX and ANT.In the CW position it switches the rig to TX and I simply start sending with the key.I did leave the function switch in the rig and it still functions as a mode switch selecting either CW or AM. The rest of the contacts are melted and gone.It looks good and works great.

[KR4WI]

Steve; That picture is very nice, I wish my set up looked that neat, and Im sure it works as well as it looks. Matthew KR4WI