Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
On 7/3/2015 1:20 AM, Ray Benny wrote: I'm looking to switch my second monitor between two output sources. First is the P3, second is the cable from my main logging computer that I run DX Atlas from, My primary monitor is used for my logging program only. I do have some old manual switch boxes that switch data (DB9 connector) and another that switches the old parallel printer cables (Centronics). I can look on eBay to see if there are such mechanical switches for SVGA cables, but is there a better or easier way? Tnx & 73, Ray, N6VR FWIW, I have been sharing one monitor with my P3 or computer using an A/B switch with no trouble at all. Dick, n0ce __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
Fred and all, Tnx for your input. I have purchased a foreign made manual 2 position SVGA switch online. Will give it a try first. The KVM switches look nice, especially with software that allows assigning hot keys to do the switching. I did not find a KVM type for monitors only. So I will go with the cheaper manual switch for now. 73, Ray, N6VR Near Prescott, AZ - Original Message - From: "Fred Cady" To: "Ray Benny" , elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 3, 2015 8:32:33 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer I use a video 2x2 switcher, It has two input, two outputs and you can switch any source to any output. It is a VX-8202F from Monoprice. $29. > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > Ray Benny > Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 12:20 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second > output from main computer > > I'm looking to switch my second monitor between two output sources. > First is the P3, second is the cable from my main logging computer that > I run DX Atlas from, My primary monitor is used for my logging program > only. > > I do have some old manual switch boxes that switch data (DB9 connector) > and another that switches the old parallel printer cables (Centronics). > I can look on eBay to see if there are such mechanical switches for > SVGA cables, but is there a better or easier way? > > Tnx & 73, > > Ray, > N6VR > > -- > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to fc...@ece.montana.edu __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
I use a video 2x2 switcher, It has two input, two outputs and you can switch any source to any output. It is a VX-8202F from Monoprice. $29. > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > Ray Benny > Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 12:20 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second > output from main computer > > I'm looking to switch my second monitor between two output sources. > First is the P3, second is the cable from my main logging computer that > I run DX Atlas from, My primary monitor is used for my logging program > only. > > I do have some old manual switch boxes that switch data (DB9 connector) > and another that switches the old parallel printer cables (Centronics). > I can look on eBay to see if there are such mechanical switches for > SVGA cables, but is there a better or easier way? > > Tnx & 73, > > Ray, > N6VR > > -- > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to fc...@ece.montana.edu __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
I use a video Capture card and put the P3 in a window From: Ray Benny To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 3, 2015 2:20 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer I'm looking to switch my second monitor between two output sources. First is the P3, second is the cable from my main logging computer that I run DX Atlas from, My primary monitor is used for my logging program only. I do have some old manual switch boxes that switch data (DB9 connector) and another that switches the old parallel printer cables (Centronics). I can look on eBay to see if there are such mechanical switches for SVGA cables, but is there a better or easier way? Tnx & 73, Ray, N6VR -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to hlyin...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
I should also say if you load the software that comes with most KVM's you can do the switching very quickly with a hot key combo on the source (computer) keyboard. No reaching for the switch to push a button or turn a knob. On 7/3/2015 8:38 AM, Kevin Stover wrote: This is the way I'd go. We use a bank of 3 12 switch KVM's to switch between different servers and three monitors at work. I have a KVM at home switching two computers between my dual 24" monitors. On 7/3/2015 7:43 AM, James Wilson wrote: A KVM (Keyboard,Video,Monitor) switch may do the job. You'll find them on Amazon for 2 to 4 monitors for around $25. It works to use just the Video connections - just ignore the keyboard and mouse. They are small and are powered by the input sources and usually just toggle between connections at the push of a button. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kevin.sto...@mediacombb.net -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
This is the way I'd go. We use a bank of 3 12 switch KVM's to switch between different servers and three monitors at work. I have a KVM at home switching two computers between my dual 24" monitors. On 7/3/2015 7:43 AM, James Wilson wrote: A KVM (Keyboard,Video,Monitor) switch may do the job. You'll find them on Amazon for 2 to 4 monitors for around $25. It works to use just the Video connections - just ignore the keyboard and mouse. They are small and are powered by the input sources and usually just toggle between connections at the push of a button. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kevin.sto...@mediacombb.net -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
The ones with a mechanical rotary switch are completely bi-lateral and can work either way. Those with pushbuttons may be more picky about which is the source. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/3/2015 9:01 AM, James Wilson wrote: Sorry, I should have said 2 to 4 COMPUTERS (sources) rather than monitors. One monitor with 2 to 4 sources. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
Sorry, I should have said 2 to 4 COMPUTERS (sources) rather than monitors. One monitor with 2 to 4 sources. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
A KVM (Keyboard,Video,Monitor) switch may do the job. You'll find them on Amazon for 2 to 4 monitors for around $25. It works to use just the Video connections - just ignore the keyboard and mouse. They are small and are powered by the input sources and usually just toggle between connections at the push of a button. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
And... those switch boxes are often available at hamfests. Also, they make fine housings for various ham projects for those who like to homebrew. ;) 73 de Ray K2ULR On Jul 3, 2015, at 8:13 AM, Mike K2MK wrote: Hi Ray, It sounds like your primary monitor has dual inputs and your secondary monitor only has an SVGA input. You could consider switching monitor positions. If this is not acceptable due to monitor size or quality then an SVGA cable AB box should work perfectly. Consider using Amazon rather than eBay since Amazon will take it back if it doesn't work for you. http://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-03364-2-Port-Manual/dp/BAQR8F/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1435925432&sr=8-2&keywords=svga+switch+box 73, Mike K2MK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
Hi Ray, It sounds like your primary monitor has dual inputs and your secondary monitor only has an SVGA input. You could consider switching monitor positions. If this is not acceptable due to monitor size or quality then an SVGA cable AB box should work perfectly. Consider using Amazon rather than eBay since Amazon will take it back if it doesn't work for you. http://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-03364-2-Port-Manual/dp/BAQR8F/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1435925432&sr=8-2&keywords=svga+switch+box 73, Mike K2MK Ray Benny wrote > I'm looking to switch my second monitor between two output sources. First > is the P3, second is the cable from my main logging computer that I run DX > Atlas from, My primary monitor is used for my logging program only. > > I do have some old manual switch boxes that switch data (DB9 connector) > and another that switches the old parallel printer cables (Centronics). I > can look on eBay to see if there are such mechanical switches for SVGA > cables, but is there a better or easier way? > > Tnx & 73, > > Ray, > N6VR > > -- > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: > Elecraft@.qth > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to > lists+1215531472858-365791@.nabble -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Monitor-switching-between-P3-SVGA-output-and-second-output-from-main-computer-tp7604545p7604547.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
On Thu,7/2/2015 11:20 PM, Ray Benny wrote: but is there a better or easier way? Many newer monitors have multiple inputs -- Costco has been selling a 23-in Samsung that is nominally 14VDC but runs fine on 12VDC, draws less than 1A. It has one SVGA input and two HDMI inputs. I paid $170 plus tax. If your computer has no HDMI out, you can probably find an SVGA to HDMI converter. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer
I'm looking to switch my second monitor between two output sources. First is the P3, second is the cable from my main logging computer that I run DX Atlas from, My primary monitor is used for my logging program only. I do have some old manual switch boxes that switch data (DB9 connector) and another that switches the old parallel printer cables (Centronics). I can look on eBay to see if there are such mechanical switches for SVGA cables, but is there a better or easier way? Tnx & 73, Ray, N6VR -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
