Mounting 8600 on its side / Under Desk PC Mount

Rich - N5ZC · March 22

I just purchased a new sit/stand desk with a couple under desk PC mounts.

As I was hoping, the under desk PC holder was adjustable enough that it would hold an 6600/8600 perfectly.

Are there any issues with the 6600/8600 oriented this way?, I wouldn't think so.

An Aurora would make this the ideal minimalist operating desk.

I currently have a rack mount for all the equipment. This requires the extension of the cables for the cw paddle, speakers, headset etc. With the 6600/8600 under the desk I only need to have a couple coax cables go from the rig to the PGXL. All the other cables are self contained on the desk and can reach the 6600/8600 without extensions.

Now to find a good location for a power supply on the desk. An Aurora wouldn't have this problem.

Rich - N5ZC

VE7ATJ_Don · March 22

As long as the fan outlets are clear, I can't see any reason this wouldn't work perfectly. Just make sure (as I think it is) that the front panel is visible so you can see the lights during startup, in case there are any 'red' flashes… :-)

John KB4DU · March 23

One of the advantages of having a "non-M" version.

Rich - N5ZC · June 14

I took delivery of an Aurora AU-520. Going minimalist in equipment. I sold the PGXL and TGXL.

This setup is dead quiet, as in no fan noise. I did quite a few tests using the PGXL at the 400 watt level and there may have been one instance when more power made a difference. I may regret going from a KW to 200 watts on 6m, but that's ok I'll just have to depend on propagation and the antenna.

The desk is a Secret Lab Magnus Pro with two under desk pc mounts.

The left PC mount holds the AU-520 and the right PC mount holds a Dell Alien ware Aurora. It was a coincidence that the PC has the same name as the AU-520.

Operating Desk Sit Down.jpeg

Operating Desk Stand Up Mode.jpeg

I'm attaching two images. One with the desk in stand up position and the other in the sit down position.

Now to find a home for no longer needed enclosed rack.