[Elecraft] K3 - first impressions

[David F. Reed]

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