[Elecraft] P3 vs LP-Pan / NaP3

[Tom-KQ5S]

Comparison from LP-Pan site.  I'm just the messenger. :-)

http://www.telepostinc.com/P3_comp.html

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73,
Tom - KQ5S

On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 4:06 PM, Dick Dickinson <softblue at windstream.net>
wrote:

> I use a K3 along with a LP-Pan and a K3 and a Windows computer.  I consider
> myself to be a very casual operator.  I can't remember when I was last
> engaged in other than friendly SSB QSO operation.  NaP3 is usually in
> operation when my K3 is on.  I use no other accessory software for
> specialty
> operation nor even LP-Bridge.  I'll give a tip of the hat to my onboard
> (motherboard) computer audio system and input.
>
> I like NaP3 on my computer screen for a number of reasons.
>                 My usual multitasking focus is on my computer screen.I'm
> often engaged in other matters as I monitor the radio.
>                 I monitor general activity on what band I may be currently
> operating.sometimes seeking QSOs via 'point and click' rather than twirling
> the knob to traverse up and down the band.
>                 I observe the audio forms of stations that may have my
> attention for some reason and at times other, perhaps unidentified signals
> or noises in the spectrum.
>                 NaP3 gives me satisfactory control of my K3.
>                 The NaP3 window can be minimized or covered by another
> depending on activity, or easily found if need be.
>                 I operate it in an approximately 11" diagonal window which
> takes up about 21% of the area of my 24" monitor.  This leaves plenty of
> room for other activities.  I rarely use full screen mode for any of my
> computer activities including OTA TV viewing and streaming video material.
>                 I much prefer NaP3 over one or two other 'modular(?)' type
> programs I have tried that may have complicated setups and / or variations.
> NaP3 gives me what I need, at any size above about 10", where I need it and
> a single window (Setup excepted).
>                 The LP-Pan enclosure fits in well with a couple of other
> accessory boxes which are on a shelf a short ways above my K3.  It is
> turned
> on and off with the rig.  Rarely do I ever interact with the LP-Pan unit.
>                 The NaP3 window has selections to allow for some features
> to
> not be displayed.
>                 *I can think of nothing other than operator preference that
> would require a 2nd display for NaP3.
>                 The ability to view 192kHz of bandwidth is satisfactory for
> me, though I'm sure I could find use at times for more.  Often I run at
> about 50kHz of bandwidth in view.
>
> If one has a style of operation similar to mine, the LP-Pan and NaP3
> software may be a good fit.  Whether P3 or LP-Pan + software.either
> introduces new dimensions to amateur radio operation.
>
> Best,
> Dick - KA5KKT
>
> *I recently acquired a 7" monitor for rearview camera which is awaiting
> better weather for complete installation in my automobile.  I've made a CD
> slot insertable mount (kudos to WB4RVN) and the display is easily detached
> and removed via a screw knob.  The resolution is such that the NaP3 window
> should fit nicely on it.approaching 1:1.  I'll entertain suggestions of how
> I might get plain ol' video (RCA) out of my computer or what might be an
> appropriate adaptor.haven't gotten to looking as of yet.  I have VGA, HDMI
> and DVI(?) outputs, though the HDMI runs my customary display.
>
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