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Jim Shepherd

Security cable attachment for radios

The vast majority of laptop computers come with a little 2mmx7mm slot in
the case to allow the attachment of a security cable to discourage them
from growing legs when left unattended for a few minutes... Is there a spot
on the case of a K3s where such a milled slot could be added? It would be a
help when using one in a public place like Field Day, etc.

Jim
W6US
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Chuck Milam, N9KY

Re: Security cable attachment for radios

Shall I make the obvious joke about such a security slot not being required
for those rigs made by [some other manufacturers]?

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On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 11:00 AM, Jim Shepherd <[hidden email]> wrote:

> The vast majority of laptop computers come with a little 2mmx7mm slot in
> the case to allow the attachment of a security cable to discourage them
> from growing legs when left unattended for a few minutes... Is there a spot
> on the case of a K3s where such a milled slot could be added? It would be a
> help when using one in a public place like Field Day, etc.
>
> Jim
> W6US
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Jim Shepherd

Re: Security cable attachment for radios

Ha,Ha...

Basically this is for when the special events station is located next to
the beer wagon and you really need a relief operator and can't find
one...Lol

Cheers,

Jim

On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 10:54 AM, Chuck Milam, N9KY <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Shall I make the obvious joke about such a security slot not being
> required for those rigs made by [some other manufacturers]?
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> Chuck Milam, N9KY
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> On Wed, Jan 31, 2018 at 11:00 AM, Jim Shepherd <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>> The vast majority of laptop computers come with a little 2mmx7mm slot in
>> the case to allow the attachment of a security cable to discourage them
>> from growing legs when left unattended for a few minutes... Is there a
>> spot
>> on the case of a K3s where such a milled slot could be added? It would be
>> a
>> help when using one in a public place like Field Day, etc.
>>
>> Jim
>> W6US
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Thomas Schaefer

Re: Security cable attachment for radios

I use Tryten T3 cables. The T3 has a very strong glue to connect a hardened cable pass-through to a device without its own security slot.

These cables and holders are made for server racks that need to he held more securely than a cable lock. Note the kit also contains some wedges to fit into a cable slot too to connect to the monitor. Of course, this is not to keep it safe from someone that has their tools and a good amount of time from getting the item. It does discourage quick grabs and other crimes of opportunity.

Here is a link: https://www.tryten.com/cable-locks/universal-computer-lock-kit-standard-t3.html

The small black block can be glued to a radio with the supplied glue. As I said, some one could take their tools and disassemble the radio but not in the few minutes you left it unattended I suspect.

Tom NY4I

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