[Elecraft] P3 Questions

[Bill Turner]

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On 6/20/2014 2:20 PM, Steve, K4FJ via Elecraft wrote:
> Until recently, I have not been interested in the P3 because I didn't think it would be useful for my way of operating.  Now, I think I am missing something quite useful but I need to get educated on it.

REPLY:

I use the P3 for two things primarily:

1. Finding stations when the band appears dead
and
2. Finding a clear spot to call DX when working split, or alternatively, 
finding the calling station so I can be on his frequency.

There are other radios which have a version of a "spectrum scope" such 
as my two recent Icoms, but the P3 is so far superior in resolution and 
menu options that there is almost no comparison. The P3 is enough reason 
alone to buy a K3. It is expensive but you get what you pay for. You 
will not be disappointed.

73, Bill W6WRT
dezrat at outlook.com