[Elecraft] 2 questions, how to use P3

[Fred Jensen]

On 4/5/2013 8:33 AM, Benny Aumala wrote:
> I got P3 here some weeks ago. It has transformed my way of band-life
> more than expected. I seem to chase more after what is seen than heard.
> I have been in dark, now I see. Still I cannot hear except  where RX
> trace is.
> With sub-receiver I can see where my both ears are.
>
> 1.
> What functions do you use under key labels FN1...FN8 ??

I have SPAN 4, 20, 50, 100, and 200 plus 3 blank ones I haven't found a 
use for.  I normally operate on SPAN 50.  I run in fixed tune mode, and 
that puts either the lower band edge, or up in 50 KHz increments at the 
left of the screen.  I don't have the second RX, VFO B cursor either 
shows up on the screen or the "VFO B is thataway" arrow does if it's 
tuned too far away.
>
> 2.
> How did SVGA (if any) change your working habits (compared to P3 screen) ??

Don't have the SVGA.

And yes, the P3 really changed the way I operate ... I'm nearly all CW 
and now I look and tune to what I see.  Cool for working DX split, and 
it's really easy to spot pileups.

73,

Fred K6DGW
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