[Elecraft] P3SVGA or LP-PAN / NaP3 (K3)

[Matt Zilmer]

I own both.  The P3 is by far the better integrated solution.  Adding
the SVGA to it is a good idea and very useful for a number of
functions (decode display mainly), but primarily for the higher
resolution and ease of use in a shack setting.

The LP Pan works as advertised, and I bought it before the P3 was
available.  I don't use the LP Pan any more.  Never got into using
Skimmer or any other visual aids like it, so there is no specific
advantage for the operations I do at home or in the field.

For Field Day and field operations in general, the P3 is a lot handier
(imho) than the LP Pan.  It is just one more box and a cable set, but
the LP Pan requires a separate computer for display.  I like having a
computer alongside the other equipment for logging and for operating
digital modes, but don't want to use it for a panadapter function at
the same time.

Just one more opinion to add to the pile.  If you would like to buy a
working but used LP-Pan that's set up for the K3 IF, let me know and
maybe we could make a deal.

73,
matt W6NIA

On Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:51:19 -0800 (PST), you wrote:

>First, I looked in the archives and didn't really find an answer. I have a K3 and P3 and love the combination, but seeing a P3 with a P3SVGA card in action at Orlando Hamcation, I have been considering adding the P3SVGA card to my P3. But have read some articles about the LP-Pan and I am interested in opinions on overall capabilities of P3/P3SVGA combo vs. LP-Pan/NaP3 combo. The individual items are roughly the same price. (I understand that an external sound card will be needed with LP-Pan) So can anyone who has experience with each, give some opinions on  the pluses and minus of each terms of capabilities, and recommendations on which way to go?
>
>73 Paul
>kc2nyu
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