In article , Mike Coslo writes:

N2EY wrote:
In article , Mike Coslo
writes:


I've though of writing an article or two for QST myself.


Do it, Mike.


Probably wouldn't be cutting edge.


Doesn't matter.


Most contributions I could make would be
geared toward homebrewing, and most likely on panel layout technique,
ergonomics and (gasp) aesthetics. If they print an article about doing
panels in Powerpoint, the state of Amateur radio equipment layout could
use the boost.


Yep. Or how to make nice looking dials, labels, meter scales, etc.

One ham I know has made a schematic drawing utility based on MS Paint.
The various components are essentially clipart, as I understand it.

Hans would probably still make fun of it tho'! ;^)


So would some others, including at least one who's not even a ham. So what?

One of my articles was June, 1994, IIRC.


Did this post just recently make it to your server, Jim? I posted it
quite a while back. I've noticed this in a few of my posts to the group.
I just wonder where the messages go for a few weeks? 8^)

I use AutoAol and write my replies offline. Sometimes I don't see or reply to a
post right away.

But yes, maybe I will just write something up. Maybe include
ergonomics too.

Maybe we could collaborate on something like that. I have a number of ideas
about ergonomics in hamshack and equipment layout, going back years before I
ever heard the word. Built all my own shack furniture for the past 35 years or
so because conventional stuff isn't well suited to ham use. (A basement shack
gives one a lot of leeway).

Have also used CAD to make a really neat custom dial drum for the Southgate
Type 7.

Or if ya just want a proofreader...

73 es GL de Jim, N2EY