[Elecraft] Please recommend an HD monitor to use with P3SVGA

[David Bunte]

I realize this is off the topic of which monitor to get, but multiple
monitors do take up more space.  The idea of mounting a monitor, or
monitors on arms does address the issue of desk space, but I decided
against that due to the cost issue, and those arms still need to be mounted
on something.

My solution was VERY much less expensive.  I made sure my monitors were
VESA mount capable.  I then mounted them to the wall directly in front of
me.  Yes, I put about three holes in the wall to mount an angle bracket to
the wall.  I then screwed another angled bracket to the back of each
monitor and they then 'hang' on the bracket that I attached to the wall.
The result is that the monitors are at the exact same height, and mine are
pushed together so they touch.

I know that no solution is perfect for every person or situation, but many
people who have seen pictures of my shack have asked how I got two monitors
to stay so perfectly aligned in relation to each other, and still have room
on my small desk for my K3, KPA500, P3 etc.

73 de Dave  K9FN

On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 5:27 AM, Mike K2MK <k2mk at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Doug,
>
> The problem with recommending a model number is that within a year of
> purchasing a monitor it is usually superceded by a different model. I do
> have some suggestions that you might not have considered.
>
> Consider getting a monitor that can also serve as a second monitor for your
> PC. Most monitors today have multiple inputs. A few years ago that would
> have been SVGA and DVI. Later it became SVGA and HDMI. Now you might also
> find SVGA, DVI, and HDMI. But that's not the whole story. You want to make
> sure that you can change the monitor with a push-button at the bottom of
> the
> monitor. Some monitors require that you go into the monitor program
> settings. That would be much less convenient.
>
> When I'm using the P3 I'll push the monitor button to go into SVGA. When
> the
> P3 is off the monitor automatically switches back to the DVI input thus
> acting as a secondary monitor output from my PC.
>
> Typical 22" monitors can display the 1440 x 900 from the P3 quite nicely.
> Of
> my ASUS and ViewSonic low-cost monitors I prefer the ViewSonic. The colors
> are more realistic. The ASUS adjustments don't seem capable of getting the
> softer colors I'm interested in. My ViewSonic model number is VA2265smh.
> The
> ASUS is model number VS228H-P.
>
> With two large monitors on a desk it's also worth considering adjustable
> monitor support arms. They let you situate the monitors for best viewing
> heights and angles without taking up valuable desk surface for your
> equipment.
>
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
>
>
>
> Doug Hensley wrote
> > Subject says it all.  Looking for a clear recommendation for
> >
> > a decent monitor that will last.  Also what is too small and
> >
> > what is too big and so a waste of room?
> >
> > One side of me tells me anything that will display text well
> >
> > will display the P3 signal but another side tells me "Don't
> >
> > assume !!).
> >
> > Please respond in private if you'd like.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Doug W5JV
>
>
>
>
>
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