I've never used a P3, other than seeing a demo of a prototype unit. I once used
an LP-Pan, but no longer have one. It was a bit too much stuff for me.
I expect that the owners of P3s will tell you there is no comparison because the
P3 stands alone without a computer. That is true. But who doesn't use a shack
computer these days?
Now I use an SDR-IQ with SpectraVue software and find it outstanding. Being
able to see the band has become almost a necessity for me; I'm pretty much lost
without it. It fully tracks the K3, offers point-n-click or mouse wheel QSY,
and does have demodulation so it can be a second RX of sorts although I don't
use it as such and latency can be a little offputting. The SDR-IQ has been
superseded but they still pop up on the used market. As a standalone RX they're
not too bad either.
Wes N7WS
On 3/23/2018 12:40 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
I tried LP-Pan and NaP3 before buying my P3. Panadapter displays are sort of
like the urban legend that all snowflakes are different ... after a year in
the northern interior of AK, I can assure you ... "seen one, you've seen 'em
all." However, like all Elecraft gear, the integration between the P3 and K3
is very tight, and coupled with the macro and software control capabilities
makes the P3 far superior.
I bought mine more or less as a toy to replace the external HW, cables, and
additional SW on the PC. I find now that it is what I look at while
operating. I occasionally operate W7RN remotely, and alas -- no P3. Been
contemplating ways to get the 8 MHz first IF and control down from the
station. [Wayne: Hint for a new product?]
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 3/23/2018 11:55 AM, Bill DeVore wrote:
Is a P3 vs LP-Pan / NaP3 a fair comparison? Am I trying to compare apples
to oranges?
Bill - W3PNM
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