[Elecraft] K4 Panadaptor Display

[K8TE]

Many of us who contest a lot will tell you the radio is NOT the focus, the
monitor with the logger and keyboard.  My primary K3 sits next to my primary
monitor with the P3 on the other side of the K3 and an external, separate
monitor above the P3 for a lager waterfall, useful when chasing DX operating
split.  Flexibility and ergonomics are important elements of good shack
design, especially if we expand the shack beyond one radio and a laptop.  

However, even for FD, I assert the laptop should be directly in front of the
operator who should do the operating and logging with the radio within easy
reach to the side of the laptop or monitor/keyboard.  Rarely is there a need
to touch the radio, even for changing frequencies/bands or modes.  A second
op can help and learn, but should not do the logging, regardless of mode. 
There is a big difference between six folks operating a radio for several
hours and making several hundred contacts vs. one who makes 1600+ FD
contacts in 24!  The latter's fingers seldom leave the keyboard.

Placing more than one "window", regardless of source, in a single monitor
requires only a switcher with multiple inputs and the ability to send them
in combination to a monitor.  You may not have to buy a new monitor although
you'll need to review specifications carefully to determine if a new monitor
or a switch is for you.  

And, be ready to test the monitor, switch, and input devices!  My Geochron
will not work through a switch I bought although the TiVo will even though
both work well directly to the two HDMI inputs on the TV, just one
at-a-time.  The reason remains hidden thus far with bigger fish to fry in
the shack.

73, Bill, K8TE



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