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

[Ian Kahn - Ham]

Jim,

I use the P3 for monitoring the pileup in popular DXpeditions and for seeing
where openings might be on a band for contesting.  I also find it a useful
tool for finding, and avoiding, those among us who feel they need to run a
signal that's 4 or 5 KHz wide (I mostly operate SSB and PSK/RTTY).

However, I've found mine useful for another task, as well.  It's a great
teaching tool when Elmering someone or introducing them to the hobby.
Sometimes things just make more sense when you can see them.  If I can tune
a signal in, then show the new novice or interested non-ham what the signal
looks like, sometimes it helps things make more sense.  It's amazing to
explain a concept, then show it on my K3/P3, and see the light bulb go off
in their head.

Hope this helps.

73,

-- Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA  EM74ua
km4ik.ian at gmail.com
K3 #281, P3 #688, KPA500 #1468
HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Lowman
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 1:09 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] The case for a Panadapter - opinions, please?

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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