Alternative for a Maestro Stand - shack use

Duane_AC5AA

Tim VE6SH

Jerome Lofton

Duane_AC5AA

Thanks to both of you, Jerome and Tim.  I'll have to investigate whether I can get the arm to clear the equipment on the shelf and get the Maestro back down to a workable level.  

Steve K9ZW

I’ve fabricated brackets for other VESA mount gear from .040 or heavier prefinished aluminum sheeting. Easy to work if you have access to a shear and a way to form the bend. I’m doing one at the moment out of Palight Trim (PVC ridged foam board) as I needed a non-conductive surface for some small gear that needed electrical isolation when mounted. I bought a Lexan cookbook stand to rework as well. You could try fixing the hinge feet to a sheet of metal that slides under your radio and maybe can be made a fixed but removable base. Could you hang your Maestro from the shelf above the radio? That could be effective too. Pictures might stimulate the brainstorming?! 73 Steve K9ZW

Duane_AC5AA

If only I had those skills, Steve! I had thought briefly about a similar plan using a sheet of 1/8” plywood, which I have on hand. I’ll have to clean off the desk a bit and take a pic.

Jerome Lofton

Duane_AC5AA

Steve K9ZW

Perhaps lift the 6600 on some blocks so you can slide the hinged feet back? Or just a shelf extension by overlaying the flex radio area with a deeper shelf? There may be some more room to gain with 90-degree adapters on the back of the radio. The hinged feet fold up so you also could rig something to use them in that fashion. 73 Steve K9ZW

John - K3MA

Duane_AC5AA

Bigger feet and blocks under the feet of the 6600 won’t work because they are directly behind the hinged feet. However, a small additional shelf under the 6600 is a super idea that should solve it and is something I can build easily. Thanks for the ideas!

KI4P

Looks like you need a bigger desk! Since the 6600 is a server, set it too the side or somewhere out of way, I had same problem so I set mine to side. Something to maybe keep in mind Good luck

Jack6600

Just locate the maim unit somewhere else in a closet or a utility room

Duane_AC5AA

I do need a bigger desk, but then have no room for it either!  The "server in a closet" idea is OK, but then concerns me. I run 25-30 wpm QSK CW and have all the audio and key cables plugged directly to the 6600 to keep latency times (and RF issues) low.  Running them through the Maestro so they are all subject to WiFi delays may be less than optimal (I would have to try it to see).  Meanwhile, I'm planning to pursue the small "shelf" idea as this seems to fit my space issues well.

Jerome Lofton

Duane_AC5AA

Another good approach - thanks Jerome.  

Duane_AC5AA

Duane_AC5AA

I guess the community software doesn't understand "portrait" format photos.  You'll have to get a kink in your neck to see this one showing how the feet fit under the shelf.  Added advantage is the Maestro won't do a face plant on the desktop.....