[Elecraft] K3 - P3 or LP-PAN comparison

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Robert,

The Perseus SDR, which uses a computer for display and control purposes, 
performs very well as a panadapter, also as a multi mode receiver which 
covers 10 kHz to 40 MHz

The maximum span which can be displayed is 1600 kHz, and the minimum span is 
800 Hz.  The resolution bandwidth is stated to be 1 (one) Hz when the span 
is set for 800 Hz, which allows one to see clearly a weak CW signal 
separated by 10 - 11 Hz from a very much stronger CW signal ( 50 - 60 db 
stronger) at the narrower scan settings.

I have never run out of markers when attempting to deduce (using my Perseus) 
the listening pattern of a DX station in a pileup, if he/she is following 
some sort of listening pattern.

The dimensions of this SDR are 4.25 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches, and it weighs 380 
grams (sorry for mixing Imperial with Metric!).

I have no financial interests related to this SDR.

73,

Geoff
LX2AO


On July 02, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Robert G. Strickland wrote:


> In another post I ask about sub-receiver versus panadapter. Here, a
> question about type of panadapter. My station occupies a very small
> space, and adding the P3 would strain the real estate. So, I've been
> looking at other panadapter possibilities that use the computer screen
> for display.
> Are there any other panadapter options that
> I should consider? Thanks for any and all opinions.
>
> ...robert