[Elecraft] Soliticing Comments on the P3

[Jack Berry]

You get hooked pretty quickly because it is useful - just had mine a week. I 
have used it to more effectively work split dx operations. Seeing where all the 
traffic is and where the big signals are in the pileup, I can pick my spot to 
make my signal get through. One thing I didn't anticipate is visual observation 
of just how close a strong signal can be while the K3 is able to keep me in 
comfortable isolation. CW is a snap with the P3.




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From: Lee Buller <k0wa at swbell.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] Soliticing Comments on the P3
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I am very interested in the P3 to add to my K3.  But, I give pause as to the 
usefulness of this device.  Although the cool factor is high...I wonder if it 
worth the dollars.  Of course in ham radio...dollars are not rare, never come 
into consideration, and they grow on trees.
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I answered Lee offline, but for the benefit of others pondering this same 
question, I have this almost short comment:

Yeah, I used to say "what would I ever need one of those for. And what is the 
big-deal about a water-fall?"

One thing led to another and I bought a P3.  I don't know how I ever did without 
it. I told Lee many reasons for this, but I forgot to tell him they are great 
for contesting. The small size is convenient for me and adequate as well.

IMHO, to have a P3 is a good reason to buy a K3.  I appreciate that it's not 
computer dependent (even though I have not been without a computer since the 
mid-seventies).


Richard Fjeld, n0ce
rpfjeld at embarqmail.com
I'd rather be learning.


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