[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

[Ted Roycraft]

I had the IC756PRO series from 2001 to last August and at first I was 
impressed with the scope function but in a short time I found that it 
was not terribly useful but was fun to look at.  It was lacking a 
waterfall capability which the P3 (as well as PowerSDR-IF) had which 
makes all the difference.  Also, the bandwidth displayed by the 756PRO 
is much less than that capable of the P3 and PowerDDR-IF.  I'm afraid 
that the scope display of the 756PRO doesn't come close to the 
usefulness P3, from what I've seen, or to PowerSDR-IF.

73, Ted, W2ZK

On 2/13/2010 8:04 PM, KM4VX wrote:
> The P3 looks and appears to act much like the excellent screen which is
> integrated into my IC 756 PRO 3. Since we like the K3 so much Elecraft
> decided to compete with a separate panadapter like the P3,  rather than a
> K4. I think the LP-PAN  kit for $175.00, with free software connected to a
> computer that anyone who wants a panadapter has anyway,  represents a much
> better  investment for me. I can run all sorts of software with the LP-PAN.
> The P3 is just the scope addition to the 756 in its own box. I don't think
> the  P3 market is there except as we are now marketing it. This is a
> sophisticated and tech savvy group; maybe just too loose with its cash  Of
> course I will be proven wrong, which is okay because I wish the company all
> the best.
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