[CQ-Contest] Shack Lighting Ideas

[K1TTT]

I went through a couple changes here when I remodeled some years ago.  I
started with 4' fluorescent over each station, that lasted about an hour.  I
then tried some low voltage halogen, but they were too harsh for me.  I
played with gooseneck lamps, floor lamps, and a couple others to see what
was reasonable.  In the end I put up good old 120v track lights with 60w
floods, first 2 over each station, but then reduced it to 1 over each
station.  They are located just about over the front left front corner of
the operating table and are angled in toward the equipment.  That seems to
give enough light to read dials and keyboard markings without glare on the
screens.


David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: AD5VJ Bob [mailto:rtnmi at sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 00:36
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Shack Lighting Ideas
> 
> What are your opinions on shack lighting for contests?
> 
> What is proven to be less tiring on the eyes and keep one awake (excited
> mentally) and promote attentiveness and alertness.
> 
> I was thinking of what we use to use in the Navy in the OPS Room on board
> the Air Craft Carrier.
> 
> We had red lights. They said that it was the best to see the screens and
> boards by and you did not have to take 20 mins for your
> eyes to adjust once you went outside and came back in the OPS room.
> 
> Any other ideas or opinions gratefully accepted.
> 
> Bob AD5VJ
> 
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