I own both. The P3 is by far the better integrated solution. Adding the SVGA to it is a good idea and very useful for a number of functions (decode display mainly), but primarily for the higher resolution and ease of use in a shack setting.
The LP Pan works as advertised, and I bought it before the P3 was available. I don't use the LP Pan any more. Never got into using Skimmer or any other visual aids like it, so there is no specific advantage for the operations I do at home or in the field. For Field Day and field operations in general, the P3 is a lot handier (imho) than the LP Pan. It is just one more box and a cable set, but the LP Pan requires a separate computer for display. I like having a computer alongside the other equipment for logging and for operating digital modes, but don't want to use it for a panadapter function at the same time. Just one more opinion to add to the pile. If you would like to buy a working but used LP-Pan that's set up for the K3 IF, let me know and maybe we could make a deal. 73, matt W6NIA On Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:51:19 -0800 (PST), you wrote: >First, I looked in the archives and didn't really find an answer. I have a K3 >and P3 and love the combination, but seeing a P3 with a P3SVGA card in action >at Orlando Hamcation, I have been considering adding the P3SVGA card to my P3. >But have read some articles about the LP-Pan and I am interested in opinions >on overall capabilities of P3/P3SVGA combo vs. LP-Pan/NaP3 combo. The >individual items are roughly the same price. (I understand that an external >sound card will be needed with LP-Pan) So can anyone who has experience with >each, give some opinions on the pluses and minus of each terms of >capabilities, and recommendations on which way to go? > >73 Paul >kc2nyu >______________________________________________________________ >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
