[Elecraft] KIOB

[Robert Nobis]

Here in Arizona, I have the desk in my shack against two side-by-side windows.  I can access all equipment and cables from outside.  

73,


Bob Nobis - N7RJN
n7rjn at nobis.net


> On Dec 17, 2015, at 01:10, Stewart <stewart at twinwood.me> wrote:
> 
> Don,
> Got fed up of all the years either pulling equipment or desks out to get at 
> cables. Fixing one upset others...
> 
> New shack has desk permanently 2 ft away from the wall so I can walk behind it 
> and fix things.
> 
> Deep Joy !!!
> 
> 73
> Stewart G3RXQ
> 
> On Wed, 16 Dec 2015 19:10:04 -0500, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Gary,
>> 
>> In the "olden days", we did not have such clutter.  If one is willing to
>> do paper logging, there is no need for a computer connection and if we
>> stick to SSB and CW, we only need a microphone and a key - KISS
>> principle, and no extra cables except for the mic and key cables.
>> 
>> Problem is that we 'want it all', and so the cable clutter expands
>> without bounds as each additional device is introduced.
>> I am planning a new operating desk that can be pulled away from the wall
>> so I can access the rear of the equipment and hopefully keep those
>> 'extra' cables neat and tidy.  It may be a while before that is realized.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>> 
>> On 12/16/2015 6:57 PM, Gary wrote:
>>> Well, being that I am 24/7 in my Motorhome, I want the KIOB upgrade to help 
> reduce the , dare I say, clutter at the back of my wireless. Hmm, that's a 
> misnomer...
>>> Santa has informed me he is running late and my KIOB will not be delivered 
> till the 1st quarter, 2016.
>>> Guess he knows Eric well.
>>> 
>> 
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