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[theoldcop]

Hey guys,
I'm in the market ($500-$800) for a new desk for my radios. I have some large (Icom746PRO, Icon R8500, Icom 7000, AOR7030, AOR5000) and some small radios (Uniden 996T, 996XT, 780, HP536, Optoscan, RS2035) and numerous accessories. I'm not interested in making a desk, but I am interested in any kit (Sauder, O'Sullivan etc.) that one of you may have purchased and are satisfied with.
Any suggestions?
TIA
John

 

[marcotor]

Have you considered rack mounting? A couple of 10/12u rack enclosures and the proper panels can make for a very nice install.

 

[theoldcop]

Thank you for the suggestion. I can answer your question in three letters...XYL 😉

 

[Weaksignal]

Have you checked Staples, Office Depot/Office Max or your local office supply? They may be able to order a specific desk you're looking for. I purchased my radio desk (oak with Accuride drawer slides, 60"L x 30"H x 37"D) for around $800, from my local office supply.

Good luck in your search.

 

[natedawg1604]

Thank you for the suggestion. I can answer your question in three letters...XYL 😉

Uggh, I would have seconded the suggestion about road cases, you may be able to find a road case shop to build a really cool custom setup.

 

[N9JCQ]

Ikea as well! They have good desk options that may work.

 

[theoldcop]

Thank you all for taking the time to offer suggestions. I think I may have found something
https://www.amazon.com/Bestar-Harmo..._SR160,160_&psc=1&refRID=NFREAXDJ5KWMFXSHCTFN

 

[captainmax1]

I use a studio desk for my music equipment and my scanner equipment. This desk has plenty of shelf room and lots of rack mount capabilities up top and both sides. Works great for me.
Studio RTA Producer Station Maple | Guitar Center
Studio RTA Producer Station Maple | Musician's Friend

 

[rk911]

Hey guys,
I'm in the market ($500-$800) for a new desk for my radios. I have some large (Icom746PRO, Icon R8500, Icom 7000, AOR7030, AOR5000) and some small radios (Uniden 996T, 996XT, 780, HP536, Optoscan, RS2035) and numerous accessories. I'm not interested in making a desk, but I am interested in any kit (Sauder, O'Sullivan etc.) that one of you may have purchased and are satisfied with.
Any suggestions?
TIA
John

check on Craig's list. there are tons of desks available, some very, very nice. I'm not a fan of the kits.

 

[theoldcop]

Thank you all very much. This is the desk I ended up purchasing due to surface area available for radios:
Bestar Innova HomePro 92000 U-Shaped Desk, Tuscany Brown/Black - Sam's Club
RR is a great resource and loaded with people like yourselves, very willing to help. Thank you again.

 

[bob550]

When you get it set up, you'll need to update and post your shack photos so we can see the finished result.

 

[theoldcop]

Will do Bob.

 

[belvdr]

I bought an Ikea Galant corner desk used for $75 a few years ago. A little Goo Gone cleaned up some spots with leftover residue.

What I like most is that it's height adjustable and very sturdy. I could likely stand on it, but am not willing to test that out.

 

[theoldcop]

Looks nice but I need something larger. Best of luck with it and thank you for responding.

 

[belvdr]

Looks nice but I need something larger. Best of luck with it and thank you for responding.

You might consider finding two of (something like) these and making a U desk. For what it's worth, I have a desktop PC, monitor, TV, ham radio with power supply, desk phone, cordless phone, speakers, laptop, and a lamp on one of these. They're fairly deep, especially in the corner.

Good luck on your search.