Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Mark Stennett]

At my house we have a three car garage. We turned the bay closest to the tower 
into a 10X15 radio room by filling in the floor with concrete, tiling the floor 
to match the house and adding a new wall 8 feet inside the roll up door. Add 
HVAC duct off the whole house system, run a 240 VAC circuit and repurpose the 
existing 110 VAC circuits and we are good to go. The remaining 8 foot space 
becomes storage with access from the original roll up door.

73 de na6m


> On Sep 16, 2015, at 10:50,   wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> My objective has always been (but rarely achieved) to just have a well suited 
> part of the house where my station could be housed.  You would think, 
> considering the fact that most of the houses we have owned were fairly decent 
> in size, that there would be such a place therein.  However, raising 
> children, and keeping the XYL happy, often tend to conflict with this 
> objective.  As children grow, and eventually vacate their bedrooms, space may 
> become available, but more often than not it is not in the most advantageous 
> part of the house!   Besides, children often come back, or at least come to 
> visit often!  So, I usually get relegated to the garage!  Finding a properly 
> designed/configured house is almost as difficult as just finding a house in a 
> neighborhood that doesn't discriminate against ham radio all together!  The 
> bottom line is that I've yet to get to the point where I could concentrate on 
> efficient "configuration".  I'm still looking for available space  Oh, 
> and I sh
 ou
> ld add this.  Long ago my wife bought me a plaque to display wherever I did 
> set up my station.  It reads "It takes a real expert to create a mess like 
> this!"
> 
> Dave W7AQK
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[w7aqk]

Hi All,

My objective has always been (but rarely achieved) to just have a well suited 
part of the house where my station could be housed.  You would think, 
considering the fact that most of the houses we have owned were fairly decent 
in size, that there would be such a place therein.  However, raising children, 
and keeping the XYL happy, often tend to conflict with this objective.  As 
children grow, and eventually vacate their bedrooms, space may become 
available, but more often than not it is not in the most advantageous part of 
the house!   Besides, children often come back, or at least come to visit 
often!  So, I usually get relegated to the garage!  Finding a properly 
designed/configured house is almost as difficult as just finding a house in a 
neighborhood that doesn't discriminate against ham radio all together!  The 
bottom line is that I've yet to get to the point where I could concentrate on 
efficient "configuration".  I'm still looking for available space  Oh, and 
I shou
 ld add this.  Long ago my wife bought me a plaque to display wherever I did 
set up my station.  It reads "It takes a real expert to create a mess like 
this!"

Dave W7AQK
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Edward R Cole]

When we moved to our current home in 2006, my ham stations and 
outside antenna took a primary consideration in even deciding on 
which property to choose.  My nine sled dogs were the other primary 
consideration. We moved from a 5ac lot to 1-3/4ac of which about 1ac 
is not woods.  But moving out of a 1955 owner-built house to a modern 
1994 5-star energy home was a good move.  In 1955 the area was 
wilderness and homesteads and nearly roadless.  We now live on a lake.


My ham shack occupies the 3rd bedroom and is about 11x12 foot.  I 
arranged the two 6-foot folding table in a L-configuration with about 
30-inch space between one table and the closet.  The closet became a 
bookshelf.  The other table backs to the wall and only window and I 
have to racks at right angle to the other end of that table so the 
station forms a U.  On the fourth wall is my workbench for electronic 
assembly.  Pretty crowded, now.  But leaving the table with space 
behind holding all the radio equipment makes cable work easier.  Thru 
wall cable opening is at the end of the walkspace.  Photos can be 
seen on my website.


My dream shack is a 26 by 18 foot addition to the 2-car garage 
(separate shop) which I will place my metal/wood working tools in the 
front third and shack in back 2/3 with dividing wall between and 
either folding door or pocket door to keep dust from the front area 
getting to the electronics.  This will place the shack facing my 
50-foot eme tower about 40-foot away for shorter cables.  But my dish 
is off the other end of the house so farther cable run.  I need TV 
cams for watching the dish even from the current shack so new shack 
would not be substantially different in operation.


But probably need about $25K or more for the dream shack - so still dreaming!

73, Ed - KL7UW
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Jim Miller]

I have two 24" monitors mounted on the wall behind my K Line. There is room
to put my SEC1235M on top of the K3, the KAT500 on top of the KPA500
without blocking the ergonomically mounted monitors. To the left is my
NCC-1 with a Steppir SDA-100 on top, and to the left of that my RCS12 on
top of a GHE rotor RT-11.

That still leaves room for a (soon) NUC to sit on top of the P3 to be the
shack computer replacing the monster on the floor.

BTW, the K3S made for a very nice reduction in mess behind the rig with the
builtin preamp and USB connection.

73

jim ab3cv
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Jim Lowman]

It seems like my shack is in a constant state of reconfiguration.
Then I had to complicate things by buying a K3S and a Flex-6700 at the 
Huntsville Hamfest.


My initial plan was to build a "horseshoe" configuration; much like the 
computer room at a former office.
Over time the XYL, who was a Geology/Earth Science professor, covered 
three of the four walls with six-foot-tall bookcases.
Now that she has passed, I have the task of selling/donating all of her 
book collection.
Eventually I will be able to reclaim the space and have the 
configuration that I wanted in the first place.


There is no option to build vertically from the operating desk, as that 
would block the view from the only window in the room.


73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 9/15/2015 6:11 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
I build furniture as one of my hobbies.   Therefore I could build a 
custom, made to fit, each piece of equipment enclosure or desk. 
However, my station is in a reconfigured built in book case system. 
Cabinets are located below with doors, and above,  shelves are 
extended to depths of 12" to 18" for equipment and operation, extend 
to the ceiling.  Plus it is some 6 ft wide.  A series of holes in each 
shelf allows running cables left to right and up and down. Over some 
20 years it has contained and supported various pieces of equipment 
from a fully configured Collins S Line plus a 5 transceiver 
accumulation and now down to two transceivers and one amplifier and 
tuner.Being on the 2nd floor of the house, all feed lines and 
rotor control traverse the attic and drop down through the ceiling to 
the tuner and coax switch arrangement at the operating position.


The point being.flexibility is a must with any installation 
and configuration.


73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10,163


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Phil Wheeler]

Don,

When will they announce a ham-oriented, 
antenna-equipped motor home? :-)


Gary may be very disappointed not to have heard 
about that one early!


73, Phil W7OX

On 9/15/15 6:12 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Sorry that you were not previously informed.

For the record, Elecraft will be announcing 
something new in the future that will impact the 
space required for your station.  The size may 
vary from one inch wide to 19 inches (rack 
mount), and will vary in height from one inch to 
24 inches.


Now you have been informed about the size of 
future Elecraft products.  Make your desk plans 
suitable for that expansion.:-)


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/15/2015 8:48 AM, Gary wrote:
Humphi just completed a nice desk in the 
motor home.
Why was I not informed that it needed to be 
wider to allow for a new external speaker?


Pretty ordinary communication from Elecraft I 
reckon. I should have been given a heads up.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[kg9hfr...@gmail.com]

Jim / all
I found these small 3” disks at the local ACE Hardware it assists the table to 
glide across the floor…
I needed 6 to make it easy to glide the desk.

Frank KG9H


> On Sep 15, 2015, at 11:15 AM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> On Tue,9/15/2015 6:20 AM, Cady, Fred wrote:
>> Build it so you can get behind the desk to connect things up.  You should 
>> see the back of my desk!
> 
> YES!  I have the same problem -- my desk is anchored to the wall, with a few 
> inches between desk and wall for cables to pass to shelves above and below. 
> If I were starting from scratch, I would put the desk and shelves on wheels 
> that I could get behind.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[James Bennett]

FINALLY - I got out the camera and took a photo of my desk setup. I haven’t put 
it on QRZ yet - may do something different over there. But for now, look at my 
web site under “My Equipment”. Right at the top is a shot of the desk and a 
description of what’s on top. Http://www.w6jhb.com <http://www.w6jhb.com/>


BTW - I also added a handful of new QSL’s to the “Favorite QSL’s” link - some 
are pretty cool!!

73, Jim / W6JHB


> On   Monday, Sep 14, 2015, at  Monday, 1:00 PM, Jerry Moore 
> <je...@carolinaheli.com> wrote:
> 
> Any pictures? QRZ and your personal site are missing pics of your setup :)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: James Bennett [mailto:w6...@me.com] 
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 3:50 PM
> To: ae...@carolinaheli.com
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question
> 
> Jerry,
> 
> I’m also a righty and built part of my desk / operating setup. Mine is a 
> little different, as I have a 27” iMac - sitting off to the left. But here’s 
> what my setup is like:
> 
> - A 54” wide, 24” deep double pedestal desk with a solid core 80” wide x 32” 
> deep door sitting on top. This gives me a w-i-d-e operating surface.
> 
> - The iMac sits off to the left.
> 
> On top I build a double high “riser” out of 3/4” oak plywood, faced with oak 
> strips.; the bottom riser is 4-1/2” high x 48” wide. Under it are my two 
> Begali keys - a paddle and a straight key. Also gives me room to slide my 
> wireless keyboard and track pad underneath when not in use.
> 
> The upper riser is 5-1/2” high x 20” wide and sits on the left end of the 
> lower riser, basically directly in front of me. Sitting on the second level 
> (the top of the long riser) are, from left to right: K3, P3, KPA500, homebrew 
> 144 MHz 80 watt amp, and an MFJ-4245MV power supply. My KAT500 tuner sits 
> atop the KPA500. This arrangement puts the K3/P3 directly in front of me, and 
> allows me to move the keys around on the desk under them as I want.
> 
> On top of that third level, the upper riser, I have sitting an ASUS 23” 
> second monitor, a KX3, and my Tascam external sound card.
> 
> The upper surface of each riser is covered by black, non-stick, rubberized, 
> “shelf paper” I got at a fabric store. Keeps stuff from sliding around.
> 
> I like having the K3/P3 directly in front of me and the keys under them. I 
> previously had this equipment in place without any risers and was not 100% 
> happy with the layout or the ability to use the equipment easily.
> 
> Jim / W6JHB
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Jim Brown]

On Tue,9/15/2015 6:20 AM, Cady, Fred wrote:

Build it so you can get behind the desk to connect things up.  You should see 
the back of my desk!


YES!  I have the same problem -- my desk is anchored to the wall, with a 
few inches between desk and wall for cables to pass to shelves above and 
below. If I were starting from scratch, I would put the desk and shelves 
on wheels that I could get behind.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Gary]

Don,

Thank you for the heads up. I will save up for a 40 footer
Chuckle
Gary 

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From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3...@embarqmail.com>
Sent: ‎15/‎09/‎2015 11:15 PM
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

Sorry that you were not previously informed.

For the record, Elecraft will be announcing something new in the future 
that will impact the space required for your station.  The size may vary 
from one inch wide to 19 inches (rack mount), and will vary in height 
from one inch to 24 inches.

Now you have been informed about the size of future Elecraft products.  
Make your desk plans suitable for that expansion.:-)

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/15/2015 8:48 AM, Gary wrote:
> Humphi just completed a nice desk in the motor home.
> Why was I not informed that it needed to be wider to allow for a new external 
> speaker?
>
> Pretty ordinary communication from Elecraft I reckon. I should have been 
> given a heads up.
>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Gary]

Phil,

I'm in.

Ya think Wayne would like the specifications of my Mosely beam for it's 
incorporation?

Hope Wayne puts me at the top of the list as a field tester.

(grin)

Gary 

-Original Message-
From: "Phil Wheeler" <w...@socal.rr.com>
Sent: ‎16/‎09/‎2015 1:29 AM
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

Don,

When will they announce a ham-oriented, 
antenna-equipped motor home? :-)

Gary may be very disappointed not to have heard 
about that one early!

73, Phil W7OX

On 9/15/15 6:12 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Sorry that you were not previously informed.
>
> For the record, Elecraft will be announcing 
> something new in the future that will impact the 
> space required for your station.  The size may 
> vary from one inch wide to 19 inches (rack 
> mount), and will vary in height from one inch to 
> 24 inches.
>
> Now you have been informed about the size of 
> future Elecraft products.  Make your desk plans 
> suitable for that expansion.:-)
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 9/15/2015 8:48 AM, Gary wrote:
>> Humphi just completed a nice desk in the 
>> motor home.
>> Why was I not informed that it needed to be 
>> wider to allow for a new external speaker?
>>
>> Pretty ordinary communication from Elecraft I 
>> reckon. I should have been given a heads up.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Jerry Moore]

Makes sense. I'm just hoping to go UP if needed or maybe adding small toggles 
under the shelf that extend antenna rotator controls if I get that far. At this 
point I'm debating a 4 square setup for 160/80/(?40) homebrew until I'm at the 
point to do something better. That gives me some experimentation projects to 
work on. 160/80/40 due to the sunspots being low. Those bands should be optimal 
I'd think.
Jer

-Original Message-
From: David Cole [mailto:d...@nk7z.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:39 AM
To: Jerry Moore
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

Hi,
Just making the point that as things are added, you will need more space...  I 
once built a tight cabinet like that, and within a year, it was too small...  
--
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On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 21:13 -0400, Jerry Moore wrote:
> That will likely go on top when I get it eventually :)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> David Cole
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 3:55 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question
> 
> What about the new Speaker?  :)
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
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> www.nk7z.net
> 
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> 
> 
> On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 15:28 -0400, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
> > It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. 
> > I'm building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 
> > 28" deep
> (2'
> > 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a 
> > Bencher paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for 
> > my K3S and future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and 
> > air gap
> above it.
> > Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the 
> > vertical supports.
> > 
> > Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. 
> > Was thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left.
> > Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 
> > 3/4" for a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, 
> > the
> > 3/4 for vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge 
> > leaving 18" (if we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for 
> > the Eventual AMP. If I eventually get the External antenna tuner it 
> > will go on top of the shelf or on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> > 
> > Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on 
> > the desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a 
> > laptop/monitors on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on 
> > the
> desktop.
> > 
> > Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this 
> > thing several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has 
> > already done it right?
> > 
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Jerry Moore
> > K3S SN# TBA Wednesday
> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I build furniture as one of my hobbies.   Therefore I could build a 
custom, made to fit, each piece of equipment enclosure or desk. However, 
my station is in a reconfigured built in book case system. Cabinets are 
located below with doors, and above,  shelves are extended to depths of 
12" to 18" for equipment and operation, extend to the ceiling.  Plus it 
is some 6 ft wide.  A series of holes in each shelf allows running 
cables left to right and up and down. Over some 20 years it has 
contained and supported various pieces of equipment from a fully 
configured Collins S Line plus a 5 transceiver accumulation and now down 
to two transceivers and one amplifier and tuner.Being on the 2nd 
floor of the house, all feed lines and rotor control traverse the attic 
and drop down through the ceiling to the tuner and coax switch 
arrangement at the operating position.


The point being.flexibility is a must with any installation and 
configuration.


73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10,163

On 9/15/2015 7:38 AM, David Cole wrote:

Hi,
Just making the point that as things are added, you will need more
space...  I once built a tight cabinet like that, and within a year, it
was too small...



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Cady, Fred]

Build it so you can get behind the desk to connect things up.  You should see 
the back of my desk!
73,
Fred KE7X

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Cole
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 6:39 AM
To: Jerry Moore
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

Hi,
Just making the point that as things are added, you will need more space...  I 
once built a tight cabinet like that, and within a year, it was too small...  
--
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net

For MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
For Dopplergram information see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
For MM-SSTV see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info


On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 21:13 -0400, Jerry Moore wrote:
> That will likely go on top when I get it eventually :)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> David Cole
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 3:55 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question
> 
> What about the new Speaker?  :)
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
> 
> For MixW support see;
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> For Dopplergram information see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
> For MM-SSTV see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 15:28 -0400, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
> > It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. 
> > I'm building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 
> > 28" deep
> (2'
> > 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a 
> > Bencher paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for 
> > my K3S and future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and 
> > air gap
> above it.
> > Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the 
> > vertical supports.
> > 
> > Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. 
> > Was thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left.
> > Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 
> > 3/4" for a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, 
> > the
> > 3/4 for vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge 
> > leaving 18" (if we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for 
> > the Eventual AMP. If I eventually get the External antenna tuner it 
> > will go on top of the shelf or on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> > 
> > Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on 
> > the desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a 
> > laptop/monitors on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on 
> > the
> desktop.
> > 
> > Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this 
> > thing several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has 
> > already done it right?
> > 
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Jerry Moore
> > K3S SN# TBA Wednesday
> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Gary]

Humphi just completed a nice desk in the motor home.
Why was I not informed that it needed to be wider to allow for a new external 
speaker?

Pretty ordinary communication from Elecraft I reckon. I should have been given 
a heads up.

Sigh.

Gary 

-Original Message-
From: "David Cole" <d...@nk7z.net>
Sent: ‎15/‎09/‎2015 10:39 PM
To: "Jerry Moore" <je...@carolinaheli.com>
Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

Hi,
Just making the point that as things are added, you will need more
space...  I once built a tight cabinet like that, and within a year, it
was too small...  
-- 
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net

For MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
For Dopplergram information see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
For MM-SSTV see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info


On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 21:13 -0400, Jerry Moore wrote:
> That will likely go on top when I get it eventually :)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David
> Cole
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 3:55 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question
> 
> What about the new Speaker?  :)
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
> 
> For MixW support see;
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> For Dopplergram information see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
> For MM-SSTV see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 15:28 -0400, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
> > It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. 
> > I'm building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep
> (2'
> > 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a 
> > Bencher paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for 
> > my K3S and future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap
> above it.
> > Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical 
> > supports.
> > 
> > Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. 
> > Was thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left.
> > Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 
> > 3/4" for a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, the 
> > 3/4 for vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge 
> > leaving 18" (if we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for the 
> > Eventual AMP. If I eventually get the External antenna tuner it will 
> > go on top of the shelf or on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> > 
> > Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on the 
> > desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a 
> > laptop/monitors on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on the
> desktop.
> > 
> > Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this 
> > thing several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has already 
> > done it right?
> > 
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Jerry Moore
> > K3S SN# TBA Wednesday
> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Gary]

Jer,

Dammit, why didn't I think of that.

(grin)
Gary 

-Original Message-
From: "ae...@carolinaheli.com" <ae...@carolinaheli.com>
Sent: ‎15/‎09/‎2015 10:56 PM
To: "'Gary'" <vk1zzg...@gmail.com>; "d...@nk7z.net" <d...@nk7z.net>
Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

You COULD just buy a larger motor home :D
Jer
 
From: Gary [mailto:vk1zzg...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:49 AM
To: d...@nk7z.net; Jerry Moore
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question
 
Humphi just completed a nice desk in the motor home.
Why was I not informed that it needed to be wider to allow for a new external 
speaker?

Pretty ordinary communication from Elecraft I reckon. I should have been given 
a heads up.

Sigh.

Gary 



From: David Cole
Sent: ‎15/‎09/‎2015 10:39 PM
To: Jerry Moore
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question
Hi,
Just making the point that as things are added, you will need more
space...  I once built a tight cabinet like that, and within a year, it
was too small...  
-- 
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net

For MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
For Dopplergram information see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
For MM-SSTV see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info


On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 21:13 -0400, Jerry Moore wrote:
> That will likely go on top when I get it eventually :)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David
> Cole
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 3:55 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question
> 
> What about the new Speaker?  :)
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
> 
> For MixW support see;
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> For Dopplergram information see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
> For MM-SSTV see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 15:28 -0400, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
> > It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. 
> > I'm building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep
> (2'
> > 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a 
> > Bencher paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for 
> > my K3S and future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap
> above it.
> > Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical 
> > supports.
> > 
> > Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. 
> > Was thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left.
> > Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 
> > 3/4" for a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, the 
> > 3/4 for vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge 
> > leaving 18" (if we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for the 
> > Eventual AMP. If I eventually get the External antenna tuner it will 
> > go on top of the shelf or on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> > 
> > Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on the 
> > desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a 
> > laptop/monitors on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on the
> desktop.
> > 
> > Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this 
> > thing several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has already 
> > done it right?
> > 
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Jerry Moore
> > K3S SN# TBA Wednesday
> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Don Wilhelm]

Sorry that you were not previously informed.

For the record, Elecraft will be announcing something new in the future 
that will impact the space required for your station.  The size may vary 
from one inch wide to 19 inches (rack mount), and will vary in height 
from one inch to 24 inches.


Now you have been informed about the size of future Elecraft products.  
Make your desk plans suitable for that expansion.:-)


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/15/2015 8:48 AM, Gary wrote:

Humphi just completed a nice desk in the motor home.
Why was I not informed that it needed to be wider to allow for a new external 
speaker?

Pretty ordinary communication from Elecraft I reckon. I should have been given 
a heads up.




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[David Cole]

Hi,
Just making the point that as things are added, you will need more
space...  I once built a tight cabinet like that, and within a year, it
was too small...  
-- 
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net

For MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
For Dopplergram information see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
For MM-SSTV see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info


On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 21:13 -0400, Jerry Moore wrote:
> That will likely go on top when I get it eventually :)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David
> Cole
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 3:55 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question
> 
> What about the new Speaker?  :)
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
> 
> For MixW support see;
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> For Dopplergram information see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
> For MM-SSTV see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 15:28 -0400, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
> > It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. 
> > I'm building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep
> (2'
> > 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a 
> > Bencher paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for 
> > my K3S and future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap
> above it.
> > Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical 
> > supports.
> > 
> > Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. 
> > Was thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left.
> > Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 
> > 3/4" for a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, the 
> > 3/4 for vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge 
> > leaving 18" (if we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for the 
> > Eventual AMP. If I eventually get the External antenna tuner it will 
> > go on top of the shelf or on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> > 
> > Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on the 
> > desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a 
> > laptop/monitors on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on the
> desktop.
> > 
> > Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this 
> > thing several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has already 
> > done it right?
> > 
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Jerry Moore
> > K3S SN# TBA Wednesday
> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[ae4pb]

You COULD just buy a larger motor home :D

Jer

 

From: Gary [mailto:vk1zzg...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:49 AM
To: d...@nk7z.net; Jerry Moore
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

 

Humphi just completed a nice desk in the motor home.
Why was I not informed that it needed to be wider to allow for a new external 
speaker?

Pretty ordinary communication from Elecraft I reckon. I should have been given 
a heads up.

Sigh.

Gary 

  _  

From: David Cole <mailto:d...@nk7z.net> 
Sent: ‎15/‎09/‎2015 10:39 PM
To: Jerry Moore <mailto:je...@carolinaheli.com> 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

Hi,
Just making the point that as things are added, you will need more
space...  I once built a tight cabinet like that, and within a year, it
was too small...  
-- 
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net

For MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
For Dopplergram information see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
For MM-SSTV see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info


On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 21:13 -0400, Jerry Moore wrote:
> That will likely go on top when I get it eventually :)
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David
> Cole
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 3:55 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question
> 
> What about the new Speaker?  :)
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
> 
> For MixW support see;
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> For Dopplergram information see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
> For MM-SSTV see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 15:28 -0400, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
> > It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. 
> > I'm building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep
> (2'
> > 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a 
> > Bencher paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for 
> > my K3S and future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap
> above it.
> > Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical 
> > supports.
> > 
> > Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. 
> > Was thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left.
> > Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 
> > 3/4" for a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, the 
> > 3/4 for vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge 
> > leaving 18" (if we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for the 
> > Eventual AMP. If I eventually get the External antenna tuner it will 
> > go on top of the shelf or on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> > 
> > Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on the 
> > desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a 
> > laptop/monitors on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on the
> desktop.
> > 
> > Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this 
> > thing several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has already 
> > done it right?
> > 
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Jerry Moore
> > K3S SN# TBA Wednesday
> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Vic Rosenthal]

Here's an idea to consider -- when I built mine I made the shelf out of 3/4" 
plywood with 1 x 4's attached to the front and back of the shelf. Screws and 
glue. This makes the actual thickness of the shelf about 3-1/2", but makes it 
strong enough that you don't need vertical supports except at the ends. 
Vertical supports always seem to be in the wrong places! 

Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO 

> On Sep 14, 2015, at 10:28 PM,  
>  wrote:
> 
> It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. I'm
> building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep (2'
> 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a Bencher
> paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for my K3S and
> future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap above it.
> Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical
> supports. 
> 
> Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. Was
> thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left. 
> Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 3/4" for
> a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, the 3/4 for
> vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge leaving 18" (if
> we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for the Eventual AMP. If I
> eventually get the External antenna tuner it will go on top of the shelf or
> on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> 
> Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on the
> desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a laptop/monitors
> on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on the desktop.
> 
> Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this thing
> several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has already done it
> right? 
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> Jerry Moore
> K3S SN# TBA Wednesday  
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Jerry Moore]

That will likely go on top when I get it eventually :)

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

What about the new Speaker?  :)
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On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 15:28 -0400, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
> It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. 
> I'm building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep
(2'
> 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a 
> Bencher paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for 
> my K3S and future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap
above it.
> Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical 
> supports.
> 
> Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. 
> Was thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left.
> Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 
> 3/4" for a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, the 
> 3/4 for vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge 
> leaving 18" (if we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for the 
> Eventual AMP. If I eventually get the External antenna tuner it will 
> go on top of the shelf or on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> 
> Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on the 
> desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a 
> laptop/monitors on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on the
desktop.
> 
> Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this 
> thing several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has already 
> done it right?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> Jerry Moore
> K3S SN# TBA Wednesday
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[James Bennett]

Jerry,

I’m also a righty and built part of my desk / operating setup. Mine is a little 
different, as I have a 27” iMac - sitting off to the left. But here’s what my 
setup is like:

- A 54” wide, 24” deep double pedestal desk with a solid core 80” wide x 32” 
deep door sitting on top. This gives me a w-i-d-e operating surface.

- The iMac sits off to the left.

On top I build a double high “riser” out of 3/4” oak plywood, faced with oak 
strips.; the bottom riser is 4-1/2” high x 48” wide. Under it are my two Begali 
keys - a paddle and a straight key. Also gives me room to slide my wireless 
keyboard and track pad underneath when not in use.

The upper riser is 5-1/2” high x 20” wide and sits on the left end of the lower 
riser, basically directly in front of me. Sitting on the second level (the top 
of the long riser) are, from left to right: K3, P3, KPA500, homebrew 144 MHz 80 
watt amp, and an MFJ-4245MV power supply. My KAT500 tuner sits atop the KPA500. 
This arrangement puts the K3/P3 directly in front of me, and allows me to move 
the keys around on the desk under them as I want.

On top of that third level, the upper riser, I have sitting an ASUS 23” second 
monitor, a KX3, and my Tascam external sound card.

The upper surface of each riser is covered by black, non-stick, rubberized, 
“shelf paper” I got at a fabric store. Keeps stuff from sliding around.

I like having the K3/P3 directly in front of me and the keys under them. I 
previously had this equipment in place without any risers and was not 100% 
happy with the layout or the ability to use the equipment easily.

Jim / W6JHB


> On   Monday, Sep 14, 2015, at  Monday, 12:28 PM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
> 
> It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. I'm
> building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep (2'
> 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a Bencher
> paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for my K3S and
> future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap above it.
> Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical
> supports. 
> 
> Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. Was
> thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left. 
> Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 3/4" for
> a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, the 3/4 for
> vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge leaving 18" (if
> we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for the Eventual AMP. If I
> eventually get the External antenna tuner it will go on top of the shelf or
> on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> 
> Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on the
> desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a laptop/monitors
> on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on the desktop.
> 
> Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this thing
> several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has already done it
> right? 
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> Jerry Moore
> K3S SN# TBA Wednesday  
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[David Cole]

What about the new Speaker?  :)
-- 
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net

For MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
For Dopplergram information see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
For MM-SSTV see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info


On Mon, 2015-09-14 at 15:28 -0400, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
> It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. I'm
> building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep (2'
> 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a Bencher
> paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for my K3S and
> future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap above it.
> Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical
> supports. 
> 
> Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. Was
> thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left. 
> Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 3/4" for
> a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, the 3/4 for
> vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge leaving 18" (if
> we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for the Eventual AMP. If I
> eventually get the External antenna tuner it will go on top of the shelf or
> on top of the amp directly if it will fit.
> 
> Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on the
> desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a laptop/monitors
> on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on the desktop.
> 
> Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this thing
> several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has already done it
> right? 
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> Jerry Moore
> K3S SN# TBA Wednesday  
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Don Wilhelm]

Jer,

Make the space for the K3S and P3 1.5 inches wider than the two units 
combined - you need some space to grip the sides of the radio and P3 
after you have both inserted in the hutch.
You will not need any more than 3/4 stock for the shelf and top of the 
hutch.  If think you need extra support for the shelf, glue a 2 inch 
wide strip to the back edge of the shelf and top (under the shelf).  
That way you have maximum view in the front of the hutch. That will also 
keep the hutch from racking if you fit the ends tight.


Since your hutch will not be close to the end of the desk, just build it 
and place it loose on the desk.  That way you can move it from side to 
side to see what position is going to work best for you.  Once you 
determine that position you can fasten it to the desktop if desired.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/14/2015 3:28 PM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:

It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. I'm
building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep (2'
4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a Bencher
paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for my K3S and
future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap above it.
Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical
supports.




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[Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

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It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. I'm
building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep (2'
4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a Bencher
paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for my K3S and
future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap above it.
Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical
supports. 

Not sure on right to left arrangement with me sitting in the middle. Was
thinking keys, then P3, then radio, then space to the left. 
Allowing 3/4" for the end support, 9 inches for the keys to store, 3/4" for
a vertical support, then 18" or so for the P3, then K3S, the 3/4 for
vertical Support. That brings me 29.25" from the Right edge leaving 18" (if
we subtract 3/4" for the end vertical support) for the Eventual AMP. If I
eventually get the External antenna tuner it will go on top of the shelf or
on top of the amp directly if it will fit.

Does this sound like a proper setup to operate CW with the arm on the
desk..etc.. turn dials with the left hand..etc.. I'll have a laptop/monitors
on top of the shelf and a smallish keyboard/mouse on the desktop.

Just trying to get it all worked out so I don't have to remake this thing
several times.. why re-invent the wheel when someone has already done it
right? 

Thanks in advance.
Jerry Moore
K3S SN# TBA Wednesday  

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