Finally got a 19" Rack

[Firebuff66]

Work in progress but the rack makes things so much better to work on

 

[03msc]

It's a shame you have so few scanners/radios

A rack always makes a setup better. You're right, easier to work on and keep things neat and tidy. Looks good.

 

[sonm10]

Reminds me of @N9JIG old setup. Looks great!

 

[KI4VBR]

Do you use a multi-track mixing board to handle the audio? Does it have USB recording capabilities? I have a 12 channel Soundcraft board that allows me to record 12 separate channels of audio into my PC. Wondering how you are processing your audio?

 

[merlin]

I love racks. If only I had the floor space to configure like my old setup.
The Collins navy TX dual on the left of my desk, a single for some WJ and collins receivers to the right.
That is a nicely organized setup you have.

 

[prcguy]

In the early 60s when I was about 6yrs old my father helped the neighbor who was the head of the FCC in my region move the FCC office across town. There was an extra 19” rack left over and I got to keep it, all black with crinkle finish. How many 6yr olds own their own rack?

 

[Firebuff66]

Do you use a multi-track mixing board to handle the audio? Does it have USB recording capabilities? I have a 12 channel Soundcraft board that allows me to record 12 separate channels of audio into my PC. Wondering how you are processing your audio?

Currently i have 16 30 foot cables that go to the 1st floor where I have 16 speakers, everything is remoted to get the radios and scanners as close to the antennas as possible its a wip as i get time i do more stuff.

 

[SimplyTech]

Are you running a duplexer or what for connections to antenna?

 

[K5MPH]

What antennas are you using ......

 

[Omega-TI]

Currently i have 16 30 foot cables that go to the 1st floor where I have 16 speakers, everything is remoted to get the radios and scanners as close to the antennas as possible its a wip as i get time i do more stuff. View attachment 162960

I don't see it, so I gotta ask, what type of PC are you running that wonderful setup with?

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

In the early 60s when I was about 6yrs old my father helped the neighbor who was the head of the FCC in my region move the FCC office across town. There was an extra 19” rack left over and I got to keep it, all black with crinkle finish. How many 6yr olds own their own rack?

Did the neighborhood girls come by and say; "Nice Rack"???

 

[prcguy]

Did the neighborhood girls come by and say; "Nice Rack"???

No and I would rather have them comment on junk or package.

 

[Firebuff66]

I have 3 of the above splitters and that's a pic of the antennas, 1 Scanner, 2 700/800, 1 VHF & 1 UHF
I have 4 PCs running all that.
PC-1 Is the 4 22" monitors, PC-2 is the wall TV, PC-3 Is the Desk TV running the remote scanners and PC-4 runs my Broadcastify/Zello Feeds
All Are basic dell computers with SSD drives and 32 Gig of ram

 

[Omega-TI]

PC-1 Is the 4 22" monitors, PC-2 is the wall TV, PC-3 Is the Desk TV running the remote scanners and PC-4 runs my Broadcastify/Zello Feeds
All Are basic dell computers with SSD drives and 32 Gig of ram

One last question, if you don't mind. Where did you get your multi-monitor stand?

 

[Firebuff66]

One last question, if you don't mind. Where did you get your multi-monitor stand?

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Monitor-Adjustable-Mounting-STAND-V004/dp/B009S7IDJQ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=21VEE6HJLORTW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cxIxsGNuRUN6DAxnDe-woDvJHy2Qlh8rOBdIjqd1MlXSwGJMGbDa6zhTdtsUc1WeFcaEfnOmw38jxD8CCCWFJXp4k3goqhBO9APTNcoiHLfnMH4TBf2Zyz4MfdNRuCjdHXjijH3c4pip4EugIUnGOOt4zuG5-Rj_Fgg-g7jV09tn3W8KAaIENSTXSoze_ywUPkkXT_ARWZLq0opgLe57tevKdBMpc1UxXd3Dag8gY9c.zAnraDge2aGHE7KoHj8jfkl78gSE-lAAY0yv5OmXtgw&dib_tag=se&keywords=4%2Bpc%2Bmonitor%2Bmount&qid=1724000868&sprefix=4%2Bpc%2Bmonitor%2Bmount%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-10&th=1

That's the one

 

[TexScan780D]

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I have 3 of the above splitters and that's a pic of the antennas, 1 Scanner, 2 700/800, 1 VHF & 1 UHF
I have 4 PCs running all that.
PC-1 Is the 4 22" monitors, PC-2 is the wall TV, PC-3 Is the Desk TV running the remote scanners and PC-4 runs my Broadcastify/Zello Feeds
All Are basic dell computers with SSD drives and 32 Gig of ram

Where did you get the arms for your antenna pole?

 

[Firebuff66]

This is what i used

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Allied-Tube-Conduit-10-ft-14-Gauge-Electro-galvanized-Slotted-Channel-Strut/5002950755

 

[TexScan780D]

This is what i used

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Allied-Tube-Conduit-10-ft-14-Gauge-Electro-galvanized-Slotted-Channel-Strut/5002950755

Would you be able to get a closeup photo where the arm pole with the connections that connect to the main pole? I do not know what you use to connect the arm to the main pole. What are you using to connect the antennas to the arms. Thank you.

 

[N1XDS]

Currently i have 16 30 foot cables that go to the 1st floor where I have 16 speakers, everything is remoted to get the radios and scanners as close to the antennas as possible its a wip as i get time i do more stuff. View attachment 162960

Very nice!

 

[Firebuff66]

Would you be able to get a closeup photo where the arm pole with the connections that connect to the main pole? I do not know what you use to connect the arm to the main pole. What are you using to connect the antennas to the arms. Thank you.

I drilled holes in the mast and the rods go through then i put nuts on both sides and tightened them up

The antennas mount to the rods with below

BMMB34 - Maxrad/PCTEL Black 3/4 Inch NMO Antenna Mirror Mount

BMMB34 - Maxrad/PCTEL Black 3/4 Inch NMO Antenna Mirror Mount

www.wearecb.com