[Elecraft] P3 on DXpeditions (was P3 and SSTV)

[R. Kevin Stover]

On Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:55:34 -0400
"Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com> wrote:


> If one wants "screenless" operation, SDR-IQ with its Spectravue
> software is ideal.  The SDR-IQ is about 4 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/4",
> will interface to the K3 IF Out and computer USB.  Using VSPE,
> LP-Bridge or another virtual port splitter, SpectraVue will
> operate in either "tracking" or fixed tune mode and can view
> up to 180 KHz depending on the capability of the computer.
> 
> 73,
> 
>     ... Joe, W4TV

And you get another pretty good general coverage receiver out of the
deal.

With as much "stuff" that people want added to the P3, IMHO trying to
turn it into a computer replacement, everybody needs to keep in mind
that no matter what they add to the P3 hardware wise, and yes to drive
something like a regular outboard monitor they are going to have to add
hardware, folks would be better off going down to the big box store and
buying a dedicated laptop for $350.

The laptop gets you waaaay more processing power and flexibility than
the P3 will EVER have and costs half as much. Yes, you're going to have
to have an LP-Pan or SDR-IQ but by the time Elecraft gets done adding
hardware/software to turn the P3 into a quasi-computer you're still
ahead on performance and price.


-- 
R. Kevin Stover
AC0H