[Elecraft] P3 vs LP-Pan / NaP3

Wes Stewart wes_n7ws at triconet.org
Fri Mar 23 18:39:39 EDT 2018


I've never used a P3, other than seeing a demo of a prototype unit.  I once used 
an LP-Pan, but no longer have one.  It was a bit too much stuff for me.

I expect that the owners of P3s will tell you there is no comparison because the 
P3 stands alone without a computer.  That is true.  But who doesn't use a shack 
computer these days?

Now I use an SDR-IQ with SpectraVue software and find it outstanding.  Being 
able to see the band has become almost a necessity for me; I'm pretty much lost 
without it.  It fully tracks the K3, offers point-n-click or mouse wheel QSY, 
and does have demodulation so it can be a second RX of sorts although I don't 
use it as such and latency can be a little offputting.  The SDR-IQ has been 
superseded but they still pop up on the used market.  As a standalone RX they're 
not too bad either.

Wes  N7WS


On 3/23/2018 12:40 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
> I tried LP-Pan and NaP3 before buying my P3. Panadapter displays are sort of 
> like the urban legend that all snowflakes are different ... after a year in 
> the northern interior of AK, I can assure you ... "seen one, you've seen 'em 
> all." However, like all Elecraft gear, the  integration between the P3 and K3 
> is very tight, and coupled with the macro and software control capabilities 
> makes the P3 far superior.
>
> I bought mine more or less as a toy to replace the external HW, cables, and 
> additional SW on the PC.  I find now that it is what I look at while 
> operating.  I occasionally operate W7RN remotely, and alas -- no P3.  Been 
> contemplating ways to get the 8 MHz first IF and control down from the 
> station.  [Wayne: Hint for a new product?]
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> On 3/23/2018 11:55 AM, Bill DeVore wrote:
>> Is a P3 vs LP-Pan / NaP3 a fair comparison? Am I trying to compare apples
>> to oranges?
>>
>> Bill - W3PNM
>>
>
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