In a message dated 4/6/2007 12:02:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mike@mallardcove.com writes:
Does anyone use keyboard/mouse trays? While I like them for general
computer use somehow they don't seem to fit in the radio setup. Unless the
desk is very shallow, or the radio is pulled near the front it would seem
that there would be too much distance between the keyboard and radio.
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I use a keyboard tray, mounted on the underside of an office desk. I had to
move the original paper/pencil drawer out of the way to mount it.
I have enough extra cable length going to the transceiver so I can slide the
radio to the front edge of the desk. Then it is just above the keyboard. A
Bencher paddle is just to the right of the radio, near the edge of the desk.
I have an office chair with no arms. The keyboard is just above my lap, so I
can drop my elbows and shoulders in a very relaxed manner. I can lean back to
almost a 45 degree angle, so I can nearly lay down while operating. It makes
for a very comfortable operating position.
I can still push the radios back, place the keyboard on the desktop, and
operate in a more conventional position.
I have two paddles available: the Bencher above, with a separate external
keyer, and a tiny magnetic mount K9LU Bulldog paddle, which rests on a large
flat washer glued to the upper right corner of the keyboard. It keys the NA
internal keyer.
Having two different body positions available is a good idea. It spreads out
the stress on the body.
73 - Jim K8MR
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