Desktop Radio Console Idea

[Colton25]

For the past year i have worked on and off to find something that would functionally organize my radios on my desktop. I have searched what seems like the entire world wide web looking for a way to "stack" my radios so that they look professional and clean. Throughout my search i have gotten many ideas from both here on RR and searching pictures on the web. At this time i have a total of 2 radios and 1 scanner, my idea is to get a console that was designed to be put in a vehicle and use it on my desktop. Below i have a picture of the console i'm looking at and a drawing of it rotated so that A is the bottom (sitting on desk) and B is the top of the console, so i would essentially just flip the console upside down. I'm looking for some input from anyone (good or bad) and if anyone has any better ideas that can relate to what i want i would love to hear it. Thanks!!

 

[mmckenna]

It'll work just fine.
Make sure you have enough vertical space for all your radios, consider that you might add more down the road. That might require more vertical space, or an additional console.
Make sure you figure in the cost of the radio specific face plates.

Another option that might be about the same price would be to get a short 19" equipment enclosure. These are very common for professional audio, telecommunications, etc. They are very common in dispatch centers and equipment rooms. Find one you like and get some 19" rack mount shelves. You can mount your radios to the shelf, or there are shops that will make custom face plates. It'll give you more horizontal space, allowing 2 radios to be mounted side by side. It is also a much more common size and a lot of professional gear will mount in a 19" rack.

If you are not hurting for space, go with a 19" rack, much more flexible.

 

[mmckenna]

A quick google search tosses these up near the head of the list:
Equipment Rack Enclosures | Markertek

Mount your radios on here:
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-...=1431921426&sr=8-5&keywords=19+equipment+rack

Mount those in this:
Amazon.com: Odyssey CRS08 8 Space Carpeted Studio Rack: Musical Instruments

Or like this:
Studio Equipment Racks | Sweetwater.com

 

[W8RMH]

Desk Mount for Three Base Scanners

 

[Colton25]

Unfortunately for right now i don't have enough space for the 19" racks, I've seen lots of those and they look really clean. I got this idea after buying a Astron power supply like the one in the link below. I like how it protects the radio, so i'm wanting something like that to where i can stack the 2 radios and scanner.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Dr+LJfW1L._SY355_.jpg

It'll work just fine.
Make sure you have enough vertical space for all your radios, consider that you might add more down the road. That might require more vertical space, or an additional console.
Make sure you figure in the cost of the radio specific face plates.

Another option that might be about the same price would be to get a short 19" equipment enclosure. These are very common for professional audio, telecommunications, etc. They are very common in dispatch centers and equipment rooms. Find one you like and get some 19" rack mount shelves. You can mount your radios to the shelf, or there are shops that will make custom face plates. It'll give you more horizontal space, allowing 2 radios to be mounted side by side. It is also a much more common size and a lot of professional gear will mount in a 19" rack.

If you are not hurting for space, go with a 19" rack, much more flexible.

 

[Colton25]

Yeah i was looking at this one but i'm trying to get something that protects the radios like this Astron power supply.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Dr+LJfW1L._SY355_.jpg

Desk Mount for Three Base Scanners

 

[Colton25]

In your opinion what do you think is the best brand for consoles? From what I can tell Troy or Havis look the cleanest.

It'll work just fine.
Make sure you have enough vertical space for all your radios, consider that you might add more down the road. That might require more vertical space, or an additional console.
Make sure you figure in the cost of the radio specific face plates.

Another option that might be about the same price would be to get a short 19" equipment enclosure. These are very common for professional audio, telecommunications, etc. They are very common in dispatch centers and equipment rooms. Find one you like and get some 19" rack mount shelves. You can mount your radios to the shelf, or there are shops that will make custom face plates. It'll give you more horizontal space, allowing 2 radios to be mounted side by side. It is also a much more common size and a lot of professional gear will mount in a 19" rack.

If you are not hurting for space, go with a 19" rack, much more flexible.

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[mmckenna]

I know that Troy and Havis are two of the more well know brands, but that's about it. I'm sure someone else would be of more help there.

 

[Colton25]

I know that Troy and Havis are two of the more well know brands, but that's about it. I'm sure someone else would be of more help there.

Ok thanks, I thought I'd have more input by now


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