[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

[Don Wilhelm]

The main difference between the P3 and PX3 is the input.  The P3 has an 
IF input while the PX3 input must be baseband RX I and Q signals.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/18/2018 1:59 PM, George Thornton wrote:
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> I also have worked extensively with the P3.   I find it very helpful.  There is a wealth of knowledge you get from being able to visually see the spectrum you are working.
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> That being said, some of the advantages of the P3 come from its close integration with the K3.  I would believe that close integration would not be possible with the K2.
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> There are also other panadapter options including the LP-Pan, which will allow you to view the K2's spectrum.   I much prefer the P3 because of the handy controls that allow you to adjust the image, but some of those other options may be less expensive.
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> Think also of where you might go with all this.  The K2 is a wonderful rig and more than adequate for HF work.  If yuou get really serious about this you may, as I did, choose to upgrade to either the K3s or KX3.  The P3 could be used with the K3s but the KX3 has a different, smaller unit.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 10:13 AM
> To: Don Schroder <donanddeena at hotmail.com>; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter
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> Don,
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> You can use it with the K3 (the P3 input can be tuned anywhere between 455kHz and 21 MHz).
> You will have to add an IF output to the K2.  DX Engineering is now selling the Clifton Labs buffer amplifier which can be used for that purpose.
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> I don't know what documentation is being sent with the DX Engineering kit, but if you need it, I can supply the original Clifton Labs document for the K2.
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> 73,
> Don W3FPR
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> On 9/18/2018 12:53 PM, Don Schroder wrote:
>> Morning!
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>> I have a kit K2 s/n 7818 that is about 2/3rds complete. I’m a newbie and this is my first radio. I’ve been  looking at additions for my non-existent ham shack and am curious about the Elecraft P3. Looking at the advertising, I see it is for the K3 & K3s, and other radios.
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>> Hence, my question. How many of you consider the P3 to be a must have, and can it be used with a K2 transceiver? As a side note, what other optional equipment to the K2 would you consider necessary?
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