the thing most undersized is bench space and storage space - a deep bench - mine i 1.2M - shelve should be deep as well to allow for connectors and cables at the back - mine are 90cm - and lots of places for storage boxes - also you should inventory all your stuff at least once a year for insurance - its amazing how it adds up
Your service ground may not actually be the best route. I would install 2 6' Ground rods right outside, and run your shacks ground to them (They will be bonded together). Much shorter path to ground. Still use 6awg. You may find it helps, lots of "noise" on the service ground.
New-Bee🐝 question, pls… OK, just have the two requisite UV5R clone-offs. A Radioddity UV5-RX3 tri-band. And a BTech UVR-5X3 triband. Looking down the road a piece, I can see that I ‘d want to make some equipment upgrades. I’ve always wanted to do SWR. Once I know what da heck I’m doing… lol. Alright, that wish, and maybe coupled with the dream of luxury of ever winning the lottery where money would not be much if any concern…HA! Would I be better off to buy a very expensive, do-evey + go-everywhere radio setup. Perhaps way over my head skill and comprehension wise? -OR- better to buy a much less complicated, do-less radio, and gradually work my way up slowly. Maybe a $200-$250 mobile set for my bench?? (I’m disabled and don’t get out much). Thanks very much! “73”
