After you have selected your equipment and put up your antenna, you have to connect everything so it becomes a radio station and not just separate pieces of equipment. This is a project that requires careful thought and planning. You may never be completely satisfied with your station, most hams are always looking for new layout ideas and ways to improve the operating ease of their stations. It is not difficult to come up with an efficient and eye pleasing arrangement, however, if you think about what you want ahead of time. +