[RTTY] off topic but rtty employs a lot of cables so...

[John Barber GW4SKA]

There are good cable labels available on a roll of 100 - 300 dependant on 
size. They only cost a few pounds and you write your own cable numbers, 
description etc. directly on the label with a fine tip marker. Tyco and 
other companies make them; most electronics suppliers list them. See 
http://cpc.farnell.com/tyco-electronics-raychem/wcd-1520/refil-box-colours/dp/CB10274 
for an example. No label printer needed.

We use them at work for one-off racks with 100s of cables ....

Cheers,

John GW4SKA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marty W8AKS" <w8aks55 at gmail.com>
To: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>; "RTTY List" <rtty at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: [RTTY] off topic but rtty employs a lot of cables so...


>
> How ironic that you should post this :)  I have the same mess after 
> redoing
> the station and just getting ready to tackle the mess (no other words to
> describe it). Also interested in reponses on how others have handled this.
>
> 73
> Marty
> W8AKS
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
> To: "RTTY List" <rtty at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 15:44
> Subject: [RTTY] off topic but rtty employs a lot of cables so...
>
>
>> With the exception of some clear cables, almost all are black covered
>> plastic.
>> Sure makes untangling the mess behind/under my desk a tad cumbersome.
>>
>> Is there any special reason most use black instead of a rainbow of color
>> choices?
>>
>> Just kidding but I just spent a half hour neatening up the spider web so 
>> I
>> can
>> make changes easier.
>> I presently use various color tapes on the ends and in the middle of the
>> cables, but there are more cables than colors. LOL
>>
>> Does anyone have a better way of distinguishing what cable goes to where?
>>
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