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

[Frank Precissi]

I have an LP-Pan (and soon to have a K3 for field day/portable use) and I
really wonder how I ever managed without it.

I'll put it this way, its like checking traffic conditions by driving down
each intersection vs looking down from above via airplane.  For contests
(especially digital ones) its a huge asset to get a big picture of where
all the traffic is.  For casual operating its nice to see at a glance what
the bands are doing.

In short, get one. :)

Frank
KG6EYC


On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 10:08 AM, 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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