I sold my handheld, and have a base scanner & roof antenna being delivered, so I need to fix it somewhere. I have 2 options for my shack, and I can't seem to make up my mind. Maybe someone can offer some input.
I have a typical colonial house with the bedrooms on the 2nd floor, living areas on the main floor, and a basement with a nice big work bench.
I spend most of my time in my office (spare bedroom) which is on the second floor. My desktop computer is there, and it would be the shortest distance from the roof mounted antenna. It's where I listen most of the time. However, in the event of a tornado or disaster, I have to run to the basement, and would not have access or an antenna feed.
The basement has a huge work surface, and is basically all "mine", the family does not go down there so much. Occasionaly, I need to use a mitersaw, and I get sawdust, but I could cover that. It would be ideal for an emergency listening situation, but I am in my office 10x more.
I think I would get more recreational use from the office, but not able to utilize in an emergency, which is what it boild down to....
Thanks in advance for any tips.
Bill
I have a typical colonial house with the bedrooms on the 2nd floor, living areas on the main floor, and a basement with a nice big work bench.
I spend most of my time in my office (spare bedroom) which is on the second floor. My desktop computer is there, and it would be the shortest distance from the roof mounted antenna. It's where I listen most of the time. However, in the event of a tornado or disaster, I have to run to the basement, and would not have access or an antenna feed.
The basement has a huge work surface, and is basically all "mine", the family does not go down there so much. Occasionaly, I need to use a mitersaw, and I get sawdust, but I could cover that. It would be ideal for an emergency listening situation, but I am in my office 10x more.
I think I would get more recreational use from the office, but not able to utilize in an emergency, which is what it boild down to....
Thanks in advance for any tips.
Bill