[Elecraft] NEW TO THE LIST [P3 vs. LP-Pan]

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Bob,

The LP-Pan uses a PC for its display. Many operators prefer a stand- 
alone Panadapter like our new P3, which sits beside the K3 and doesn't  
require a PC for operation.

The P3 is very tightly integrated with the K3 -- basically plug-and- 
play. It displays the K3's VFO A and B frequencies, VFO bandwidths,  
and QSY markers so you can jump to a desired signal easily. The P3's  
firmware is continuing to evolve, and in the future it will provide  
additional features. There's a daisy-chain IF OUT output so you could  
connect an LP-Pan in addition to the P3, if you'd like.

The kit version of the P3 is very easy to build. No soldering  
required. Building it yourself will save you $50.

I'm probably biased :)  You can find customer reviews of the P3 at:

    http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9146

73,
Wayne
N6KR


Bob Peters wrote:

> I am considering the purchase of a K3. I have been told to go with
> the lp-pan and when I read what the new pan adapter does.
>
> It looks like this will do the same as the lp-pan or am I wrong.  
> Will the
> pan adapter show frequency??? Will it show the menu's?? What is the  
> benefit
> of the lp-pan over the elecraft pan adapter???