[Elecraft] P3 Panadaptor

[Bill Frantz]

I think you may need to reduce the span on your P3 so you see a 
smaller part of the band with more detail. The right level of 
detail depends on whether you are using CW, RTTY, or SSB. A span 
of 20 or lower is good for CW. With RTTY, you want to see both 
tracks of the signal as an aid to quickly tuning it. For SSB, 
much wider works. When I'm trying to work a DX pileup, I try to 
have the whole pileup on the screen.

73 Bill AE6JV

I use my P3 to locate signals when running search and pounce. 
It's a lot faster that slow tuning thru the band. I can also 
locate an open frequency when I am getting ready to run.

On 4/2/16 at 1:29 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:

>I did not notice any
>obviously quiet frequencies that would be good to CQ on, nor can I tell when
>a big pileup occurs on a new potential multiplier.  What is the secret to
>using a P3 during major contests?

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