[Elecraft] comparing P3, LP-Pan, SDRPlay, others?

[Stewart Bryant]

On 27/07/2016 16:05, knowkode at verizon.net wrote:
> I have yet to be convinced I need a panadapter for HF

It is very useful for search and pounce operation in contests, and for 
finding a slot to call CQ. It is also useful for understanding the shape 
of a DX pileup.

I find that it helps build a mental picture of the band that I was never 
able to do simply by listening. Having owned one together with the VGA 
adapter, I would be very reluctant to go back to ears only operating on 
any band.

  - Stewart/G3YSX