Shall I buy Foot Pedals from ebay, India?
Posted By: Prabha on 2007-08-04
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Hello friends,
Im setting up a workstation in my home for MT. I recently found a Foot Pedal listed in ebay India.
Anyone here have purchase experience with foot pedals in ebay?
Prabha.
Chennai.
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I had that problem with the Infinity foot pedal, mine was IN-USB-0 and when I switched to IN-USB-1 foot pedal, it worked and I didn't have to pay for a wav player. They look the same exactly except for this one little difference on the back of the pedals. Look on the back of your pedal and see what it says--might need IN-USB-1 if you have an infinity pedal.
Not all foot pedals work with all programs - sm
so unless you are buying a digital player like Bytescribe or ExpressScribe, etc. there is really no point to just buying a foot pedal. You may buy a serial port one and land a job where only a USB port pedal will work (it happens). So far I have been lucky and my serial port pedal that I bought with Bytescribe has worked for all but 2 jobs I have had. The one job loaned me a footpedal, which I returned when I quit, and the other I had to purchase a USB pedal for Start/Stop, unfornately that one was probably a waste of money as I did not like their platform or the work so will probably end up selling it here or on ebay someday. --but if you need one so you can take tests then download the free version of Express Scribe and get the kind they recommend to work that (I use a 9-pin serial port pedal)-- though it would probably be smarter to get a USB pedal if it works with that as I think more companies use the USB pedal, though sometimes it is all in the set up of the program/foot pedal. Good luck.
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Wav Pedals
Where should I go to purchase this software for my pedal? My pedal is compatible for Wav software and I need it for a job I am hoping to get.
wav pedals
While doing my research I have noticed that it seems you can't buy the software second hand, just the pedal.
Not all software works with the same pedals.
It's just a software issue.
Don't pay to work for anyone except to get software/pedals that you can use for other companies.
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India??
I am new to all of this, so, can someone explain to me all these MT companies being from India? I have a listing of companies, and quite a few of them list India as their address. I have stayed away from those companies so far, but just am curious as to what is the deal.
Thanks!!
India
They work hard over there and are dependable, unlike some American MTs. Not all American transcriptionists, but some. If American transcriptionists cannot be depended upon, some companies choose to go abroad. They really do not have a choice if they cannot find dependable help in the states. I know this will spark controversy, but it is true in many cases.
No, he/she is NOT. Chennai is in India.
I've already reported this on the Monitor board for removal. He/she needs to find another website do look for American jobs to steal.
Because no one cares about the AAMT. Except India.
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HARD GETTING FIRST JOB, NO WONDER INDIA IS AHEAD OF US!!!!!
I finally got my first job for 6 cents a line. I found the job myself. Keep looking around and do not give up. I encountered a lot of road blocks. Everyone basically cares out themselves. Sad to say, but the majority of Americans do not care about teamwork, and helping others. That is why India and other countries are ahead of us MTs and many other professions. TEAMWORK 
First India, Then Australia, Now Jamaica
Springville, Utah (PRWEB) April 15, 2009 -- Career Step, a leading provider of medical transcription career training, has recently partnered with HCIT Solutions, a provider of healthcare IT training services in the English-speaking Caribbean. The companies have teamed up to help develop the Jamaican medical transcription field within the growing global healthcare industry.
"We are extremely pleased to partner with Career Step to provide a best-in-class medical transcription training program to Jamaicans seeking careers as medical language specialists," said Dr. Saleem Josephs, President and CEO of HCIT Solutions. "It is quite evident that the leading U.S. medical transcription service organizations (MTSOs) value the academic rigor and training of a Career Step graduate, and partnering with the right training platform is critical to creating value for both the people of Jamaica and HCIT Solutions' strategic partners."
If quality mattered, there would be NO MT work from India
I mean, I know you're CERTIFIED and all, but you have to be kidding...
India is hardly ahead of us. I have posted this several times now.
MTs required to do the same amount of work. Do you call that being ahead of us? I don't think so. The only reason there are a lot more Indian MTs, or from other countries for that matter is because it's about a 3 to 1 ratio. Yes, there is a lot of dictation going overseas, but keep in mind that the quality coming back is very poor and requires American editors to clean up the mess, which equals jobs to Americans.
eBay
While I was investigating which online school I should sign up with, I came across a "course" on CD for something like $12. I was very concerned that I would pay a lot for an MT course and discover I hated it, or that--worse yet--I would find out that my poor ADD brain would short-circuit from the added strain of studying so much new material. So I sort of used this abbreviated course as a way to give myself a trial run. I was not disappointed. There was certainly enough material there to keep me busy, and I found I loved what I was learning and wanted to learn more. Also, the course I purchased states right up front that if you are serious about becoming an MT, you might want to enroll with Career Step. There are also CD's you can buy on ebay that have lots and lots of transcriptions you can listen to and practice with. I've bought these, and they are fun. I don't think they are a ripoff at all. BTW, I'm currently enrolled with Career Step and having a great time.
EBay.
I can't say enough about this. I have almost the entire library of specialty books, and that is completely the way to go. I use nothing else. I have bought two lots of them on sale there. I have get to purchase one brand new.
When I started out, I made a committment to buy one or two a month. I am only missing the ER and psychiatry one, but really the specialties themselves take care of my acute care work, and I don't have too much psych as it is. I will e-mail you some good links too.
eBay
Don't know if you got your foot pedal or not, but I have bought/sold a lot of transcription equipment (and everything else) on eBay. Just watch their ratings and ask for speed of shipping. Prices there are usually great!
eBay
Check eBay. I found a TON on there and several came with answer keys. Good luck!
Wait until you start dealing with their Indian techs, in India!, and run out of work. nm
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eBay finds
Though one poster on this board did remark that he thought Sienna was a scam, I respectfully disagree. It is a short course, introductory in nature, and recommends that if you wish to pursue a full-time career in MT that you look into CS. I use their CDs for enrichment and feel I definitely got a good value for the price. There is a lot of good stuff there; there are some dead links. I am pretty sure nobody really thinks they can become a fully-qualified employed MT for $12. Full-fledged scammers charge much, much more!
Supplies on eBay
I purchased the SUM Program and all the necessary workbooks and reference books on eBay. Go to the HPI (SUM) website and check what is included for their program and what is necessary. The student syllabus for self-directed students is available for you to print out which will give you all your assignments. You will also be able to find all the Stedman's reference books that you will need for a fraction of the new price. By buying groups and taking what I need and reselling the rest, I ended up with all neceassry items including my computer and a new dictaphone for less than nothing. Just make sure you get the latest versions of all materials. Good luck! lynn
don't buy retail - get it off EBAY...
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Do EBAY - MT without experience?
I've been doing this for 15 years (MT) and things do not seem to have changed. Finding a job after finishing school is hard enough. MT pay has gone down over the last 5-7 years - I quit for a bit and tried my hand at ebay - I made more money selling on ebay than what I was bringing home doing MT. Then my cpa said that I didn't even have to claim the ebay profits because it was the equivalent to a garage sale. I hope this helps.
Beware of eBay...
I had an ebay store 2002-2005. I closed the store in February 2005. Two months ago we recieved a letter from our bank stating that we were $143 overdrawn, on a closed account. I had closed this bank account around the same time as the eBay store as I had only opened it for use with eBay and paypal. In January 2007, I recieved an email from eBay for payment of $143 on a purchase I had made on my account. I had made no purchase, in fact I had not used my eBay account since some time last summer. Well, in February, I recieved an email from paypal stating that someone had tried to hack my account with them for...$143, but they caught it only after the bank questioned the transaction. This was considered identity theft, according to paypal and I have since closed my accounts with both eBay and paypal. I have since had problems with my current bank accounts and actually had two checking accounts frozen for a period of two weeks because of all of this. Once paypal had notified me of the situation, I presented all of the email documentation to my bank and have since reained access to my accounts. Just please be careful! EBay and paypal both recommended to me that in the future, passwords should be changed at regular intervals, and for no reason should you use a "save password" option for accounts such as this. I wondered why they offered the option...makes you wonder.
No, I got my spectra on ebay...
I got a really great deal, $10 shipped. I had shopped around and new that was a good deal, so I snatched them up for that price. :) I'm considering buying Universal Headset Extender and Volume Control from transcriptiongear.com so I can have more control over the volume.
Ebay and amazon.com
is where I found my best deals. You can buy used and new books on amazon.com from private sellers. I seriously got some amazing deals, most books or electronic books for only $5-10 shipped and these were newer editions. You just have to keep looking on both until you find the right price. Good luck!
transcribers can be found on ebay
I got mine there, including shipping was around $40, and works like a charm!!! Looks brand new. ebay is my answer for darn near everything ... just pay close attention to descriptors and negative feedbacks (if any)
Question about ebay & supplies...
Hi everyone-
Let me first say how glad I am that I found this board! It seems like a wealth of information for the industry!!! I have my EMT certification and am currently enrolled in an MT class at a city college. I have also had med. term, anatomy, etc... at city college. I have an opportunity through a friend who has been an MT for years to jump right in with a job. I don't want to feel unbelievably overwhelmed, so I would like to get some more materials to study on my own for the next month or so. I have looked on ebay and there are lots of cd's available. I did read that Sierra was a scam, but there is another one that is $20. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this and for what I am looking for would this be alright? Also, are there any other suggestions for tools and workbooks I could find? I would love to work on med. term. and test myself in that area....any good websites for this??? I would really love to hear any feedback you all might have for me. I would like to pursue anything that might help me out before I get started! Thanks in advance for your help  Amanda
If no takers from this message try eBay. These sell very well there! nm
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Have you searched places like Alibris.com and ebay, etc.?
Sometimes they have used copies for sale. Amazon.com too. I've had a lot of luck with Alibris before though.
Found a great deal on ebay for those interested
Stethoscope style headphones with pc style plug in for $8.99 shipped.
Item number: 320296944311
I'll be purchasing myself a few as well. 50 available.
Whoa..how much can you make on eBay before you DO need to file taxes on that income?
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I am new, and I would take it. I wish I could get my foot in the door like that.
Foot in the door
What kind of accuracy do you have? 95% of what? Don't want to start a fight with anyone else, but I don't care who you are, where you are from, if you can type my account with great accuracy, i'll hire anyone. American doc, but challenging.
Foot Pedal????
Can someone tell me which foot pedal I should get, where to get one and how can I find the most inexpensive!!!??? Thanks!!
foot pedal
Does anyone know the best place to buy equipment such as a foot pedal? I have a dictaphone with a foot pedal is that the same as this other foot pedal?
Thanks for your reply!
Barb
Getting foot in the door...
I like to think that I'm keeping my expectations realistic. As far as money goes, I'm actually more interested in getting my foot in the door than how much I make. To be honest, no I didn't look into several schools before taking the course I did. Which I do hope does not come back to bite me. I did the At-Home Professions course which, by reading the posts on this site, isn't one of the best schools. But it did teach me a lot of what you said. I do know that even the most experienced Transcriptionist learns new things every day, has to research terms, etc. I also did a lot of work with foreign dialect, and I'll be honest its not my favorite. But it taught me to listen.
I will post my resume on this site. I'll also contact local doctors in my area. I am hoping that because my expectations are low, that I'll find what I'm seeking. I guess what I'm worried about most is that people won't be willing to give me a try. They'd be surprised to find how well I can do. I just need to be given the chance.
Oh and as for my grade, that's just what they refered to my grade as, a GPA. But whether its a GPA or whatnot, it still reflects that I have a good grasp on the material. At least that's what I get out of it!
Thanks again.
Jenn
where can I get a foot pedal???
thanks in advance! 
Foot pedal
What type of foot pedal are you looking for? What type of connection - USB or does it have pins?
can you switch off one foot to the other?
Prop up one foot while using the other. Not everybody can do this. may not help that much anyway
The only way I got my foot in the door was to
work inhouse for a couple of years to get experience.
Foot Pedal Question
Does anyone know why a company would want a transcriptionist to use a serial foot pedal instead of a USB foot pedal?
Alternative to foot pedal
I also can't use a foot pedal due to MS. I went to Career Step and used the keyboard to start and stop tapes. I don't remember what the keys were re CS but now I work for Medquist and use control-space to start and stop tapes. Good luck with the course. RM
It is important to get your foot in the door
You can command more money as soon as you can prove your skills. I agree with those who say to take this entry level job and move up the ladder from there.
Let's say I have the foot pedal and software....sm
...how much, if anything, would you charge me?
They are different kinds of foot pedal. The ones
generally mentioned here hook to your computer, not to a C-phone and they are not interchangeable.
tendinitis from foot pedal
Maybe your chair is too high. Try lowering your chair so that your feet are flat on the floor then you won't have to bend the front of your foot so much in order to push down on the pedal.
I can't operate a foot pedal due to disability is there another way of doing this?
Hi
Dur to spina bifida I can't operate any foot pedal devices. I have been interested in doing the MT course for awhile but was told I could not beacuse of the foot device. I would like to know if ther is a way around this and if so does anyone know of a good online school to take the course. Thanks Lindie
Andrews provides the foot pedal and software to run it
Andrews provides the foot pedal and software to run it. They also teach macro or expanders.
Just received a foot pedal that I need for a job I will be starting...sm
Everyone starting on this new account I was hired for need a Boomerang foot pedal so my recruiter sent them out. I told her that since I work on my laptop I needed a USB but she never responded. When I opened the package it has a 15-pin port. I did a search and it seems that is what is available. Is there an adapter so I may fix this problem. Otherwise, I'm not sure what can be done except letting them know I won't be able to take the position.
Thanks for the help in advance.
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