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

[Jack]

I find the panadapter (or P3 in the case of our Elecraft rig) is 
invaluable when monitoring a band that is, apparently, not open. That 
happens often on both 10 and 6 meters and being able to *see* a wide 
swath of the band permits detection of activity that might not be on a 
calling frequency like 50.125 or 50.110MHz.

My XYL uses the P3 in RTTY contests to find signals strong enough to be 
worked with our *very* limited antennas without placing her in an 
"assisted" category. Yes, she still tunes the bands but the P3 is a 
great tool to help work stations that might otherwise be missed.

Jack, W6NF/VE4SNA

On 2/28/2014 10:08 AM, Jim Lowman 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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