On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 8:21 AM, David Cutter <[email protected]> wrote:
> I cannot reference this, but I understand there is a difference in > sensitivity of the two systems, ie minimum discernable signal, so that > should be on your list; also dynamic range or do I mean third order > intercept? > > Don't forget there are several panadaptors out there like Perseus and they > all have a price/performance ratio. > > David > G3UNA > Hi Folks, > We have seen all these posts before when the P3 was first announced. Of > great interest to a lot of us monitoring the reflector is real world > comments from the new recipients of the P3 and any comparisons they may > offer on the P3 vs after-market Pan Adapters. > I personally have not ventured into the pan-adapter field as I don't want to use a PC for this purpose. I use my notebook for computer logging only when operating casual and in contests. I think I can see the advantages of using a pan-adapter but I would also want to monitor my TX/Tx audio in a waveform such as the SM-220, again, without the need to use a PC based system. The suggestion has been made to use the P3 with a plug-in keyboard to run PSK31 and RTTY, again, this interests me greatly and I see the benefits of such a system if and when it should become available. I read also where the P3 will have an extended bandwidth at a later date and in VK many 6M operators monitor 49.750 (Chinese TV) and 50.110 the international Dx calling frequency and so an increase in bandwidth would be a major carrot for those operators to aquire a P3. Add all the above to the advantages of running field operations (a common type of operation in VK) without a PC (some of us do paper logs for just Dx operations) and the P3 will suit a lot of potential customers. I base my assumption on the comments I have received from several K3 owners in VK4 that have expressed their interest in the P3 but have decided to wait awhile to see just what announcements Elecraft will make on any P3 improvements or added features. I also understand that Elecraft's focus at the moment will be on getting the current version of the P3 out in the field where they expect to hear back from the owners on any shortcomings they feel the P3 has. It is these individual customers that give feedback direct to Elecraft so that any improvements or added features can be placed on a "list" to be worked through as time permits. Originally I felt a P3 was not for me, however I must admit that in the last few days I have decided that I will most likely buy one when the picture is a little bit clearer on the P3's future expansion. Just my 2 cents worth....keep the change Gary VK4FD > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 8:53 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] LPPan vs. P3 > > > >I am using the LPPan and am very happy with the large screen, the > > interface, etc. I can also see the P3 being very intriguing. Perhaps > > they are two > > versions of the same thing, maybe they are meeting two different needs. > > > > I'd be interested in hearing some comments from folks who have tried > > both. > > How do they compare? I don't think this is a question of which one is > > "better" as "better" is going to be defined by your operating style and > > needs. Just tell us how they're different and what features of each you > > like or > > not and why. > > > > To start off > > > > LPPan P3 > > > > Dual core computer No Computer needed > > > > High end sound card No Sound card needed > > > > Big Screen Little screen > > > > > > k4ia > > Craig "Buck" > > Fredericksburg, Virginia > > K3 #101 > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile http://www.qsl.net/vk4fd/ K3 #679 For everything else there's Mastercard!!! ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
