[Elecraft] Sub-rx or P3?

[Vic K2VCO]

For DX, the subrx is a huge plus. It is a tremendous help to listen to a split pileup in 
one ear and the DX in the other. Yes, you can switch back and forth quickly without the 
subrx, but at least for me the subrx method is much, much better. It is the difference 
between getting the DX in a couple of calls and struggling for half an hour.

I have both. While the P3 also has some good uses for DX, like the ability to find that 
one weak signal on a nearly dead band, the subrx is definitely higher priority.

For contesting, I find the P3 more useful. I don't use the subrx, and the P3 is good for 
finding a clear spot to call CQ and to give you a general picture of where the activity is 
on a band.

Everyone's style is different, but that's how I use these tools.

On 9/1/2010 3:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
> Just curious about opinions of CW DXers/contesters here on the list
> regarding these two options - which is likely to make the most impact on
> effectiveness?
>
> "Both" is not currently an option  ;-)
>
> John Harper AE5X
> http://www.ae5x.com/blog


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Vic, K2VCO
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