I can provide some insight into several of the issues. My computer for
everyday transactions has a 32 inch curved screen. I am able to divide it
into multiple screens to display information from different sources. For
the most part, this works well.
For my radio computer, supporting Flex SSDR, I have three 28 inch screens.
The SSDR functions, focused on the display panadapters, consume one entire
monitor with space worked out for the several SSDR controls (DAX, CAT,
transceiver settings, etc.). Depending on the contests, the other two
monitors support the logging functions. On a weekend when I am
participating in four state QSO parties plus a European DX contest, I
sometimes find the two logging monitors insufficient. In no way could a
single large screen monitor handle that many applications sanely.
To save the strain on your neck, all of the monitors should be as close to
eye level as possible. Placing them on a shelf above your radios will give
you neck strain. Try to get the as low as possible.
I am fortunate in having a Flex 6600 with no tuning knobs. The 6600 is on a
nearby shelf, enabling me to lower the center monitor to near desk-top
level. I do have an IC-7300 with knobs for backup. I lower the left monitor
down to rest on the top of the radio. The main logger in use is on the
center monitor and the SSDR panadapter and controls are on the right. The
left monitor has secondary loggers, internet access, and anything else of a
secondary nature. I have sometimes considered adding a fourth monitor above
these three for times when I have four or five different logs active. To
attain eye-level for your primary log, it can be positioned in a desktop
window low on the monitor. Both the center and the right monitors sit on
the pedisital that comes with the monitor. This provides room for some
small items such as two clocks, one for UTC and the other for local time.
See my QRZ page for pictures.
I have rambled about my station, but I hope it can provide ideas that will
work for you.
The short summary is: 3 monitors at eye level.
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Stan, K4SBZ
On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 6:03 AM <john@kk9a.com> wrote:
> The answer depends on your available space and what other equipment in the
> shack you need access to. Most likely the best height for a monitor is
> with
> the base on the desk looking down slightly at it and if you operate your
> radio and peripherals through your computer a monitor on the desk right in
> front of you would be fine.
>
> I like to have direct access to my Elecraft K3S's, rotator controls,
> switches etc so my monitors are on a shelf. I use a separate computer and
> monitor for each radio with monitors sized to fit the available space.
>
> John KK9A
>
>
>
> Jamie WW3S ww3s wrote:
>
> Now that monitors are relatively inexpensive, whats the current thoughts
> on one larger monitors vs two or more smaller ones?
> Also, any thoughts on shelf height to set the monitors one? I am redoing
> my current setup , which has 2 small monitors on the desk, the radios on
> the left and a taller shelf for accessories, switches, amp etc above the
> monitors. I'm thinking of putting a small shelf up above the radios,
> etc, to set the monitors on instead, and wondering about the height.
>
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