[Elecraft] LPPan vs. P3

[Gary Gregory]

On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 8:21 AM, David Cutter <d.cutter at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> I cannot reference this, but I understand there is a difference in
> sensitivity of the two systems, ie minimum discernable signal, so that
> should be on your list; also dynamic range or do I mean third order
> intercept?
>
> Don't forget there are several panadaptors out there like Perseus and they
> all have a price/performance ratio.
>
> David
> G3UNA
>

Hi Folks,


> We have seen all these posts before when the P3 was first announced. Of
> great interest to a lot of us monitoring the reflector is real world
> comments from the new recipients of the P3 and any comparisons they may
> offer on the P3 vs after-market Pan Adapters.
>

I personally have not ventured into the pan-adapter field as I don't want to
use a PC for this purpose. I use my notebook for computer logging only when
operating casual and in contests. I think I can see the advantages of using
a pan-adapter but I would also want to monitor my TX/Tx audio in a waveform
such as the SM-220, again, without the need to use a PC based system.

The suggestion has been made to use the P3 with a plug-in keyboard to run
PSK31 and RTTY, again, this interests me greatly and I see the benefits of
such a system if and when it should become available.

I read also where the P3 will have an extended bandwidth at a later date and
in VK many 6M operators monitor 49.750 (Chinese TV) and 50.110 the
international Dx calling frequency and so an increase in bandwidth would be
a major carrot for those operators to aquire a P3.

Add all the above to the advantages of running field operations (a common
type of operation in VK) without a PC (some of us do paper logs for just Dx
operations) and the P3 will suit a lot of potential customers.

I base my assumption on the comments I have received from several K3 owners
in VK4 that have expressed their interest in the P3 but have decided to wait
awhile to see just what announcements Elecraft will make on any P3
improvements or added features.

I also understand that Elecraft's focus at the moment will be on getting the
current version of the P3 out in the field where they expect to hear back
from the owners on any shortcomings they feel the P3 has. It is these
individual customers that give feedback direct to Elecraft so that any
improvements or added features can be placed on a "list" to be worked
through as time permits.

Originally I felt a P3 was not for me, however I must admit that in the last
few days I have decided that I will most likely buy one when the picture is
a little bit clearer on the P3's future expansion.

Just my 2 cents worth....keep the change

Gary
VK4FD

>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <K4IA at aol.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 8:53 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] LPPan vs. P3
>
>
> >I am using the LPPan and am very happy with the  large screen, the
> > interface, etc.  I can also see the P3 being very  intriguing.  Perhaps
> > they are two
> > versions of the same thing, maybe they  are meeting two different needs.
> >
> > I'd be interested in hearing some  comments from folks who have tried
> > both.
> > How do they compare?  I  don't think this is a question of which one is
> > "better" as "better" is going to  be defined by your operating style and
> > needs.  Just tell us how they're  different and what features of each you
> > like or
> > not and why.
> >
> > To start  off
> >
> > LPPan                                             P3
> >
> > Dual core  computer                           No Computer  needed
> >
> > High end sound  card                          No Sound card  needed
> >
> > Big  Screen                                        Little screen
> >
> >
> > k4ia
> > Craig "Buck"
> > Fredericksburg, Virginia
> > K3  #101
> >
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Gary
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