[Elecraft] KIOB

[Walter Underwood]

Years ago, HP made computer room furniture with a cable tray underneath the back edge. It was wonderful.

You can buy cable trays now and add them to your desk.

http://www.cableorganizer.com/under-desk-cable-tray/ <http://www.cableorganizer.com/under-desk-cable-tray/>
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30200253/ <http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30200253/>
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/our-favorite-cord-control-gutters-and-trays-174720 <http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/our-favorite-cord-control-gutters-and-trays-174720>

wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
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http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Dec 17, 2015, at 3:36 AM, Robert Nobis <n7rjn at nobis.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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