[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

[Craig D. Smith]

There are indeed less expensive ways to display the frequency spectrum on
your PC screen, including the LP-pan which has received well-deserved praise
and acceptance.  But many people prefer a self-contained solution, which
will be provided by the P3.  What is an acceptable price for this is a very
individual judgment.  What has not been pointed out in the recent flurry of
discussion, however, is that the P3 will be more than just a panadapter
display.  It will provide some additional functions for the K3 which will
improve the user ergonomics.  Neither I nor any of us outsiders know the
extent of this added functionality, but no doubt extra labeled function
macro keys at a minimum.  I'm inclined to place an order at the official
announcement date and then evaluate the new features and user comments prior
to the ship date.  I expect that the P3 will be a continuously evolving
product just like the K3 is.  

73  Craig  AC0DS