{"id":159,"date":"2017-12-14T21:55:51","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T05:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gw.k6hr.ampr.org:8080\/blog\/?p=159"},"modified":"2024-09-29T23:13:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T06:13:38","slug":"ergonomic-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/k6hr.com\/index.php\/2017\/12\/14\/ergonomic-layout\/","title":{"rendered":"Ergonomic Layout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have just enough space to rackmount everything. Considering I also have rear rack rails, some less important items can be mounted from the rear. This is all about the ergonomic layout. I may even build some breakout panels for the antenna and audio connectors. I&#8217;ll be using a combination of 2U and 3U rack shelves (special thanks to the folks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00T0OK0R0\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=k6hramazon-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00T0OK0R0&amp;linkId=43527ccdabacedc98a91f374ddbf99c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gator Rackworks<\/a>!)&nbsp; I had to go 3U for some shelves in order to get a useable depth. Most of the radio gear will sit on shelves.<\/p>\n<p>The current layout plan (from top to bottom):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ROTOR SHELF&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4U<\/li>\n<li>AT-AUTO HI&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4U<\/li>\n<li>AT-AUTO LO&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4U<\/li>\n<li>2M RADIO \/ TNC&nbsp; &nbsp;1U<\/li>\n<li>FLEX VU5K&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6U<\/li>\n<li>1K-FA&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4U<\/li>\n<li>FLEX 6300&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2U<\/li>\n<li>FLEX 6700&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2U<\/li>\n<li>AC POWER&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1U<\/li>\n<li>PC#1 W7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4U&nbsp; &lt;&lt;&lt; DESKTOP<\/li>\n<li>PC#2 W10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4U<\/li>\n<li>PC#3 SERVER&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4U<\/li>\n<li>ASTRON RS-70&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4U<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I need the radios and amplifier close to the desktop, placing other &#8216;less touched&#8217; items either down below or up above. I think the ergonomics are OK at this point.<\/p>\n<p>Before I can start building I have to empty the shack so I can remove all the dust. I have a significant dust problem. And the problem was most apparent as I swapped out the cases on the two production PC&#8217;s. Choking on dust.<\/p>\n<p>The plan is to empty the room, and mitigate the dust. I plan to use an air compressor to blow off the dust that&#8217;s embedded in the stucco-like ceiling, then, I&#8217;ll thoroughly vacuum before having the carpet steam cleaned. Going forward I will employ an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Honeywell-True-HEPA-Air-Purifier-50250-S-White\/5130782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oversized HEPA filter<\/a> in the radio room which will run 24\/7 to capture all particulates and hopefully eliminate or at least vastly improve my dust problem.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/k6hr.com\/\">Back To The Front<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have just enough space to rackmount everything. Considering I also have rear rack rails, some less important items can be mounted from the rear. This is all about the ergonomic layout. I may even build some breakout panels for the antenna and audio connectors. 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