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Maestro: fixed stand vs tilt feet

Barry N1EU
Barry N1EU Member ✭✭
edited April 2019 in Maestro
Would appreciate any info/photos from Maestro insiders on differentiating the Maestro fixed stand (included free) from the optional tilt feet ($90 extra).  For fixed station operation, is the fixed stand sufficient or am I/we going to really want the tilt feet?

How about some close-up photos or video clearly showing the two options?

Thanks & 73,
Barry N1EU

Answers

  • Dave - W6OVP
    Dave - W6OVP Member ✭✭
    edited June 2017
    And close up photos of the rest of the accessories as well...
  • Gary Shriver
    Gary Shriver Member ✭✭
    edited April 2016
    I totally agree!   I would love to see those as well
  • Gerald-K5SDR
    Gerald-K5SDR FlexRadio Employee ✭✭
    edited April 2019
    Agreed.  We will get a photo or video out on this soon.
  • Tim - W4TME
    Tim - W4TME Administrator, FlexRadio Employee admin
    edited March 2017
    I find both the fixed stand and the tilt feet to be sufficient for desktop operation.  In addition to being able to adjust the tilt angle, the tilt feet have a wider stance and are heavier than the fixed tilt stand, so it is inherently a little bit more stable and has the added benefit of being able to be folded up flush against the back of the Maestro so that it mor easily fits is a carry (computer type) bag.
  • KY6LA_Howard
    KY6LA_Howard Member ✭✭✭
    edited January 2017

    Mine came with both the fixed stand and the tilt feet.

    Fixed stand is OK if you NEVER plan to move the Maestro to a different location and want to just keep it standing in one place on your desktop

    However, I have been using the Maestro all over my house so I found that the tilt feet were much better for me as I needed very different angles on the desktop, kitchen counter, by the pool or when lying on the couch watching TV with the XYL with the Maestro on the coffee table...  I have also taken it out for a few remote demo's so the Tilt Feet were really handy so that my audience could see it...

    My fixed stand is back in the shipping box and likely will never be used again.

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