I think you may need to reduce the span on your P3 so you see a smaller part of the band with more detail. The right level of detail depends on whether you are using CW, RTTY, or SSB. A span of 20 or lower is good for CW. With RTTY, you want to see both tracks of the signal as an aid to quickly tuning it. For SSB, much wider works. When I'm trying to work a DX pileup, I try to have the whole pileup on the screen.

73 Bill AE6JV

I use my P3 to locate signals when running search and pounce. It's a lot faster that slow tuning thru the band. I can also locate an open frequency when I am getting ready to run.

On 4/2/16 at 1:29 PM, [email protected] wrote:

I did not notice any
obviously quiet frequencies that would be good to CQ on, nor can I tell when
a big pileup occurs on a new potential multiplier.  What is the secret to
using a P3 during major contests?

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