Joe, when working DX that is operating split, it is nice to see the
pattern he is using - is he saying up 30 to 40, but jumst answering
those on 35 up? Is he tuning up, or down? is tail-ending working?
Knowing this is often the difference between adding that new one, and
getting frustrated and missing it. And the scope helps yo spot the
pattern easier than tuning and listening; it might just be that some of
us are more visually oriented than others, but it is a preference I
have, Is it essential? No, but it is a handy useful gadget that I will
gladly pay extra for, just like I did for the second receiver (which is
great for diversity reception on a different antenna - again, it can
make the difference of getting that DX in the log...
73 de Dave, W5SV
jmalloy wrote:
I agree with the OP as far as the K3 goes and have no experience of
the Icom 7800, but I have yet to get a concrete example of the things
a "spectrum scope" can do. Does anyone know what is it about it that
you *can't* do with the K3 as presently outfitted? I know about
LP-Pan and all, so my sincere question is: _why_ is it so important?
I throw this question out to the group!
73,
Joe, W2RBA
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