[Elecraft] The case for a Panadapter - opinions, please?

[Phil Wheeler]

The P3 is my first panadapter. Aside from other uses it often tells me the band isn't dead after all :-)

73, Phil w7ox -- Sent from my iPhone 5S

> On Feb 28, 2014, at 10:08, Jim Lowman <jmlowman at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> I'm basically a S&P operator, especially in contests.  I've found that calling CQ is something of a waste of valuable time.
> 
> When I see options like the Panadapter, or bandscopes from other manufacturers, I get the metaphor of fishing in a stocked pond.
> 
> So, for those of you who have this option, could you describe how it has assisted you?
> In another message, someone mentioned that weak stations outside of the passband could be missed, which is a good point.
> 
> BTW, I'm not opposed to giving the good folks at Elecraft more of my $$$ if this is a good idea.
> 
> Thanks in advance and 73 de Jim - AD6CW
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