Jim, I had my K3 for about two years before I got the P3. Now, I would not be without it. When chasing DX I can see where the other stations are and either jump on the frequency of the last guy worked, or find a "hole" in the pileup where I can plunk down my signal. I also do the QRP "fox hunts" - same deal there - finding a spot to call the fox makes the P3 invaluable. I sometimes work contests, in my attempt to get 5BWAS. The P3 lets me see where activity is.
I recently got a KX3. Not having the P3 panadapter was like walking around blind. Sure, that's the way everyone operated in the past, but then again, why not use the technology available? So, I got some software and hooked my KX3 up to a free program called NaP3 and I now have a 27" pan view of the band. If you get a P3 - you will NOT want to be without it!!! :-) Jim / W6JHB On Friday, Feb 28, 2014, at Friday, 10:08 AM, Jim Lowman wrote: > I'm basically a S&P operator, especially in contests. I've found that > calling CQ is something of a waste of valuable time. > > When I see options like the Panadapter, or bandscopes from other > manufacturers, I get the metaphor of fishing in a stocked pond. > > So, for those of you who have this option, could you describe how it has > assisted you? > In another message, someone mentioned that weak stations outside of the > passband could be missed, which is a good point. > > BTW, I'm not opposed to giving the good folks at Elecraft more of my $$$ if > this is a good idea. > > Thanks in advance and 73 de Jim - AD6CW > ______________________________________________________________ > 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
