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Pierfrancesco Caci

Hi all,
the back of my radio desk looks like a twisty maze of tiny little
cables, all alike. The fact that the table rests against a wall doesn't
sure help. Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
position is a real pain.
How are you guys doing your cable management? I'm looking for
suggestions, or better yet pictures.

Pf

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Re: cable management

M0XDF
http://tinyurl.com/7zafhsb  :-)
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
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On 24 Mar 2012, at 20:29, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote:

>
> Hi all,
> the back of my radio desk looks like a twisty maze of tiny little
> cables, all alike. The fact that the table rests against a wall doesn't
> sure help. Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
> position is a real pain.
> How are you guys doing your cable management? I'm looking for
> suggestions, or better yet pictures.

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Re: cable management

Tom Cooch
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Hi Pf,

I'm guessing a fairly high number of subscribers to this reflector recognize the reference in your first sentence. I wonder what the actual percentage is.

Tom KB1UG


On Mar 24, 2012, at 4:29 PM, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote:

>
> Hi all,
> the back of my radio desk looks like a twisty maze of tiny little
> cables, all alike. The fact that the table rests against a wall doesn't
> sure help. Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
> position is a real pain.
> How are you guys doing your cable management? I'm looking for
> suggestions, or better yet pictures.
>
> Pf
>
> --
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Re: cable management

Bob K6UJ
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hihihihi !!!  

Now I don't feel so bad, that's what mine looks like too...............

Bob
K6UJ








On Mar 24, 2012, at 3:50 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/7zafhsb  :-)
> 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
> --
> Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers; pray for powers equal to your
> tasks. -Phillips Brooks, bishop and orator (1835-1893)
>
> On 24 Mar 2012, at 20:29, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi all,
>> the back of my radio desk looks like a twisty maze of tiny little
>> cables, all alike. The fact that the table rests against a wall doesn't
>> sure help. Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
>> position is a real pain.
>> How are you guys doing your cable management? I'm looking for
>> suggestions, or better yet pictures.
>
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Re: cable management

'DGB'
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If you have several pieces of equipment, you'll never be able to have it
neat. I found that by having my L-Shaped desk 2' out from the wall
you'll be able keep some sort of order (whatever that is). I also have a
copper buss bar on the back of the desk for grounding.

I usually fasten cables that are going in similar directions together
with little Velcro ties. Of course one must use your head and not fasten
them to the coax cables. Even the coax cables I'll tie together. I have
numerous holes in the buss bar so I can strategically hang some of the
cables from that. All my outlets are on the wall behind with multiple
sockets and circuits. I'll tie them together too. All this does make it
easier to walk behind the equipment without getting my legs and feet
tangled up in it, most the time.

Good luck!

73 Dwight NS9I

On 3/24/2012 3:29 PM, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote:

> Hi all,
> the back of my radio desk looks like a twisty maze of tiny little
> cables, all alike. The fact that the table rests against a wall doesn't
> sure help. Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
> position is a real pain.
> How are you guys doing your cable management? I'm looking for
> suggestions, or better yet pictures.
>
> Pf
>
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Re: cable management

Tony Estep
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On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM, Tom Cooch <[hidden email]> wrote:
>.....I wonder what the actual percentage is....
===========
Only the old guys. (pick up ax)

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Re: cable management

Jim Miller
Would that be "maze of twisty passages" or twisty maze of passages"?

Jim ab3cv

On Mar 24, 2012, at 9:20 PM, Tony Estep <[hidden email]> wrote:

> On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM, Tom Cooch <[hidden email]> wrote:
>> .....I wonder what the actual percentage is....
> ===========
> Only the old guys. (pick up ax)
>
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Re: cable management (now off topic)

Bill Frantz
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I have the source to an ANSI C port from the original Fortran if anyone is interested.

Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

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> On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM, Tom Cooch <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >.....I wonder what the actual percentage is....
> ===========
> Only the old guys. (pick up ax)
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Re: cable management

Rick WA6NHC
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Plover.  (Not THAT old.)  
Nothing happens.

Rick wa6nhc

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On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM, Tom Cooch <[hidden email]> wrote:
>.....I wonder what the actual percentage is....
===========
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Re: cable management

Joe K2UF
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The back of my desk has two 36 inch doors in place of a wall between the
shack and a combination pantry and utility room.  On each door is a coat
rack for family use.  When I open the doors I have full access to the back
of the radio and computer wiring.  The wiring is never neat.  I think wires
that are left in the dark tangle them selves no matter how you try to keep
them neat.

Joe  K2UF  

No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons
were inconvenienced.


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Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 4:30 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: [Elecraft] cable management


Hi all,
the back of my radio desk looks like a twisty maze of tiny little
cables, all alike. The fact that the table rests against a wall doesn't
sure help. Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
position is a real pain.
How are you guys doing your cable management? I'm looking for
suggestions, or better yet pictures.

Pf

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Re: cable management

Gary Ferdinand
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And I bet you "can't get it up the steps,"  either!   :-)

Gary W2CS




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>To: Tony Estep
>Cc: Elecraft
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>
>Would that be "maze of twisty passages" or twisty maze of passages"?
>
>Jim ab3cv
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Re: cable management

Bill W4ZV
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Pierfrancesco Caci wrote
Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
position is a real pain.
This mirror image of the rear panel may help:

http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf

73,  Bill
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gm3sek
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Tom Cooch wrote:
>
>I'm guessing a fairly high number of subscribers to this reflector
>recognize the reference in your first sentence. I wonder what the
>actual percentage is.
>
>Tom KB1UG

I forwarded this to my friend GM4PMK:

: The rear of your transceiver is a maze of twisty little cables, all
alike.
: Nothing happens.


Here's what he just replied:

: Pull cable.
: There is a puff of colored smoke ...


--

73 from Ian GM3SEK
http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek
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Re: cable management

Pete Smith N4ZR
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Or you can put one of those mirror tiles against the wall behind your
radio.  That said, I would give almost anything for enough room in my
shack to have a 24 inch walk through behind my station.

73, Pete N4ZR
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The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 and
arcluster.reversebeacon.net, port 7000


On 3/25/2012 6:14 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:

> Pierfrancesco Caci wrote
>> Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
>> position is a real pain.
>>
> This mirror image of the rear panel may help:
>
> http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf
>
> 73,  Bill
>
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Re: cable management

Don Wilhelm-4
I have plans for a new custom operating desk, and it will happen within
the next 3 months.  The desk will have shelves (for power supplies,
surge protectors, etc) on the back side along with cable management
trays at the top.  The real magic is that I will install "Appliance
wheels" like those normally for under refrigerators on the bottom of
each pedestal so I can move the complete desk out away from the wall for
maintenance.

Now, all I have to do is clean up the woodworking shop and begin cutting
the parts.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/25/2012 7:03 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:

> Or you can put one of those mirror tiles against the wall behind your
> radio.  That said, I would give almost anything for enough room in my
> shack to have a 24 inch walk through behind my station.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com
> The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
> spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 and
> arcluster.reversebeacon.net, port 7000
>
>
> On 3/25/2012 6:14 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
>> Pierfrancesco Caci wrote
>>> Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
>>> position is a real pain.
>>>
>> This mirror image of the rear panel may help:
>>
>> http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf
>>
>> 73,  Bill
>>
>> --
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Re: cable management

MontyS
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I am constantly disassembling/reassembling my K3 station because of lightning.  Disassembling is pretty easy "blindfolded".  I move the K3 forward to be sure everything is disconnected.

To reassemble:
--Put K3 on right side feet
--Attach 3 antennas (ANT1, ANT2, and Aux for second receiver)
--attach power pole, ground wire
--Attach key and paddle, KeyOut wire to amp.
--attach external speakers
--Place K3 normally
--attach IF output, Line In, Line Out
--Attach 2 DIN connecters, (ALC is only signal I use) and serial port
--attach microphone

That's 15 connections.

Having a routine makes it go faster and best assures nothing is missed.

Monty K2DLJ

On Mar 25, 2012, at 7:03 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:

> Or you can put one of those mirror tiles against the wall behind your
> radio.  That said, I would give almost anything for enough room in my
> shack to have a 24 inch walk through behind my station.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
>
> On 3/25/2012 6:14 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
>> Pierfrancesco Caci wrote
>>> Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
>>> position is a real pain.
>>>
>> This mirror image of the rear panel may help:
>>
>> http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf
>>
>> 73,  Bill
>>

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Re: cable management

Pierfrancesco Caci
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>>>>> "Bill" == Bill W4ZV <[hidden email]> writes:


    Bill> Pierfrancesco Caci wrote
    >>
    >> Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
    >> position is a real pain.
    >>

    Bill> This mirror image of the rear panel may help:

    Bill> http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf

Thanks!
Also thanks to all those who answered in private with suggestions (most
of which boil down to "get a bigger room" :-).

I'm going to dive under the table now, put labels on the cables and try
to dress them in a reasonable manner. Hope there are no grues hiding
back there!

Pf

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KU7Y
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I remember back in the early 50's, must have been before I went into the
Army in 54.

One of the magazines, either QST or CQ, had some pictures of Don, W6AM's
shack.  All those big 19" relay racks full of equipment and pictures of the
little "room" behind it to keep it all serviced.

I said that someday I'd have room to walk behind my set up too......  still
hasn't happened but maybe some day......   :-)

OK, back in my hole,

Ron, KU7Y
SOWP 5545M
Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Brenda, AZ (Winter)
Caldwell, ID (Summer)
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From: "Pete Smith N4ZR" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: 25 March, 2012 4:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] cable management


> Or you can put one of those mirror tiles against the wall behind your
> radio.  That said, I would give almost anything for enough room in my
> shack to have a 24 inch walk through behind my station.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at
> www.conteststations.com
> The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at
> reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
> spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 and
> arcluster.reversebeacon.net, port 7000
>
>
> On 3/25/2012 6:14 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
>> Pierfrancesco Caci wrote
>>> Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
>>> position is a real pain.
>>>
>> This mirror image of the rear panel may help:
>>
>> http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf
>>
>> 73,  Bill
>>
>> --
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Re: cable management

va3bxg
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while i can not say that the wire management is great, what i did was go
to home depot/reno depot and bought some 'cable cuff' (they can 'tighten
up' all the lose cables.)

they are cheap and when labels can help with at least taming the octopus

On 12-03-25 8:01 AM, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote:

>>>>>> "Bill" == Bill W4ZV<[hidden email]>  writes:
>
>      Bill>  Pierfrancesco Caci wrote
>      >>
>      >>  Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
>      >>  position is a real pain.
>      >>
>
>      Bill>  This mirror image of the rear panel may help:
>
>      Bill>  http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf
>
> Thanks!
> Also thanks to all those who answered in private with suggestions (most
> of which boil down to "get a bigger room" :-).
>
> I'm going to dive under the table now, put labels on the cables and try
> to dress them in a reasonable manner. Hope there are no grues hiding
> back there!
>
> Pf
>

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Re: cable management

Keith Heimbold
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The best set up in terms of cable management I have seen in my short time as a ham is at the San Diego Yacht club. I would love to get my shack wired up like they got it. It is a thing of beauty.

My set up is a rats nest with my quadra and my king conversation multiple antennas and y connectors, lp pan, multiple rotators, soon to have SteppIR SDA-100, etc. need to find some semblance of order in the emerging chaos.

Keith
AG6AZ

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On Mar 25, 2012, at 8:21 AM, "KU7Y" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I remember back in the early 50's, must have been before I went into the
> Army in 54.
>
> One of the magazines, either QST or CQ, had some pictures of Don, W6AM's
> shack.  All those big 19" relay racks full of equipment and pictures of the
> little "room" behind it to keep it all serviced.
>
> I said that someday I'd have room to walk behind my set up too......  still
> hasn't happened but maybe some day......   :-)
>
> OK, back in my hole,
>
> Ron, KU7Y
> SOWP 5545M
> Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
> Brenda, AZ (Winter)
> Caldwell, ID (Summer)
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pete Smith N4ZR" <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: 25 March, 2012 4:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] cable management
>
>
>> Or you can put one of those mirror tiles against the wall behind your
>> radio.  That said, I would give almost anything for enough room in my
>> shack to have a 24 inch walk through behind my station.
>>
>> 73, Pete N4ZR
>> The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at
>> www.conteststations.com
>> The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at
>> reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
>> spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000 and
>> arcluster.reversebeacon.net, port 7000
>>
>>
>> On 3/25/2012 6:14 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
>>> Pierfrancesco Caci wrote
>>>> Pulling out the K3 is sort of doable, but putting it back in
>>>> position is a real pain.
>>>>
>>> This mirror image of the rear panel may help:
>>>
>>> http://www.n5na.net/download/k3_rear_panel_mirror.pdf
>>>
>>> 73,  Bill
>>>
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