[Elecraft] The P3 Effect

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to
> have a P3 or panadapter of some sort.

I think the concentration of the pile-up on the last worked station
is due as much to CW Skimmer which highlights "5NN" as it is to the
P3 and other panadapters.  Given the skimmer behavior, the panadapter
seems to be an even greater advantage as it allows one to identify a
"hole" near the last worked station ...

I certainly feel "blind" when using a rig on the workbench without
the P3!

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/9/2013 5:38 AM, eric norris wrote:
> Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce
> on the last frequency TX5K used?  Back in the day you swapped VFOs
> and listened for the calling station.  After I got my P3 it seemed to
> be a real advantage because you could instantly find the calling
> station (if you could hear him).  Now so many people do this it seems
> to almost be a requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort.
> Of course, I could be wrong.
>
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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