[Elecraft] P3 . . . want list

[N6JW]

"I would like to fix the P3 display - so it doesn't travel with the VFO
tuning"
Bruce W8RA 

Hi Bruce:

I believe this is on the "to do list".

However, you can simulate very much of what you want by using VFO B (with or
without the Sub-Rx).

If you have the sub-receiver, here is what you do:

1. Tap A=B on the K3 twice to equalize VFO's and set to same mode,
bandwidth, etc.
2. Reduce P3 scan to reasonable range (say 12-50khz) so you can see signals
easily.
3. Turn Sub-Rx on.  (Set volume so that you hear VFO B signals well in right
ear; Turn down volume on VFO A if you like; or use "Balance" setting). 
4. Now you can tune around with VFO B knob and it simulates exactly what you
are asking for.  P3 display stays still, and you search around listening to
what you want.
5. If you want to work a station heard on VFO B, just tap A/B on the K3 and
transmit. (You can turn off sub now if it bothers you).

If you don't have the Sub-Rx you can still do some of this:

1. Tap A=B twice to equalize VFO's and set to same mode, bandwidth, etc.
2. Reduce P3 scan to reasonable range (say 12-50khz) so you can see signals
easily.
3. Now you can tune around with VFO B knob and put the bandwidth indicator
under a signal of interest.  The display will not slew around.  [With
practice, the right scan width, and the recognition that stations like to
work on whole khz numbers, you will get it spot on frequency very quickly.] 
5. Just tap A/B to listen to signal (and transmit if desired). Just tap A/B
again to return to previous signal.

Hope this helps,

Regards,

John, N6JW



bruce whitney wrote:
> 
> P3 want list:
> I would like to fix the P3 display - so it doesn't travel with the VFO
> tuning - I don't think that is possible now? It would be real nice to see
> the band segment displayed - fixed on the display and tune around in
> it.... the waterfall wouldn't slide and I could tune to where I wanted to
> be with the little bandwidth 'box'. Anybody else want that?
> Bruce W8RA
> 
> 
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