[Elecraft] P3 or Sub Rx?

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

>From here for me as a sample of one, it's a winner to actually listen
to my split transmit frequency leaving the main RX tuned to the DX.
Using diversity on 160/80/40 to hear really weak ones is remarkable.
So I'd go with the SubRX first. But that's just MY answer, there are a
thousand variations.

More than that, I think being confined to "either/or" is a loser.
There are keen advantages and usefulnesses to one not served by the
other. Kind of like shall I buy four tires or a steering wheel for my
car. I have both. I have the P3SVGA because the significantly
increased definition is useful to me for a more detailed display of
technical aspects of signals. Also, it's useful in contests in ways
the smaller display doesn't show nearly as well (again MY personal
impressions).

In the end the answer, like a lot of your other posed questions, is
really a *very* personal question with very individual answers. No
simple answers, not really. It's your budget, your druthers.

Best thing is to go somewhere someone has one and operate them
yourself, even if that is a three hour drive, and significantly
inconvenient. Make your decision based on what *YOU* saw and heard.

73, Guy K2AV

On Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 9:38 PM,  <ae4pb at carolinaheli.com> wrote:
> Just wondering what DXers who have the K3/K3s think. My main mode will be CW
> with my objective being DX primarily. With this in mind it's been suggested
> that the P3 would be more useful than the SubReceiver. I'm starting to
> rethink that and just wondering which is the most useful for DX? I won't be
> getting the SVGA adapter unless I get it pre-owned and need it.
>
> Thanks in advance.. just getting close.. 13 days and a wakeup :)
>
> Jerry Moore
> AE4PB, K3S SN # TBA
>
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