Jim, I use the P3 for monitoring the pileup in popular DXpeditions and for seeing where openings might be on a band for contesting. I also find it a useful tool for finding, and avoiding, those among us who feel they need to run a signal that's 4 or 5 KHz wide (I mostly operate SSB and PSK/RTTY).
However, I've found mine useful for another task, as well. It's a great teaching tool when Elmering someone or introducing them to the hobby. Sometimes things just make more sense when you can see them. If I can tune a signal in, then show the new novice or interested non-ham what the signal looks like, sometimes it helps things make more sense. It's amazing to explain a concept, then show it on my K3/P3, and see the light bulb go off in their head. Hope this helps. 73, -- Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua [email protected] K3 #281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Lowman Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 1:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] The case for a Panadapter - opinions, please? 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 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ______________________________________________________________ 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
