[Elecraft] [OT] K3 Shack Pictures and iMacs

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 5/2/2014 10:19 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
 > I insist on progressive lenses with a wide viewing angle.

Please tell me who makes a progressive lens with the same viewing
angle as an executive (Franklin) bifocal?   I have been looking for
a progressive lens that will allow me to read large blueprints or
schematics and see three monitors wide without swiveling my head
for nearly 20 years.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/2/2014 10:19 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> I insist on progressive lenses with a wide viewing angle.  I tried
> bifocals once and they drive me crazy.
> With good progressive lenses, distance to the monitor is no problem nor
> is reading or working as close as 6 inches.  I can lay a newspaper flat
> on the table in front of me and read it from top to bottom without
> excessive head movement - try that with bifocals!
> For me, the wide angle is important - the regular progressives produce
> 'tunnel vision'
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 5/2/2014 10:05 AM, David Cole wrote:
>> I must also concur with Dale, et al.  I also have a set of glasses I had
>> the Optometrist prescribe, and I can not use my bifocals anymore, too
>> much head movement...  That was th best money I have spent in a long
>> time.  One thing you might consider is adding an AR coating to them.
>>
>> I use ONLY glass lenses, (no polycarbonate), and have them AR coated.
>> The coating is finally coming off my bifocals after 5 years of heavy
>> cleaning.  The AR coating is wonderful if you have specular lighting
>> events around your OP area.  With an AR coating, if you clean your
>> glasses right, (ultrasonic cleaner), you will not even see them...
>>
>
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