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

[bill conkling]

With either the waterfall or peak hold displays, you get to see where other stations were (and hopefully will come back,) so you don't pass them while tuning blind.

I really like my P3.

...bill nr4c

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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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