[Elecraft] Found: P3

[George Thornton]

Concur that a standard computer VGA card will not work here.  On the other had if you are referring to a pre-owned Elecraft SVGA option card that you buy used on the market I don't think that will be a problem, I am not aware of later generation cards and most of the feature upgrades are in firmware anyway.  If that is what you are thinking you might want to make sure by calling Elecraft.

The SVGA option works with almost any monitor for sale today that has a standard VGA plug connection.

While you are at it I would speak positively about the tx monitor option.  I have found that really useful to quickly verify my transmitter is operating properly and the microphone settings are ideally configured.   

I use my K3/P3 combination a lot in Field Day.  Things can go wrong in this setting, including disrupted antenna feed lines and antenna malfunctions.  In addition with multiple operators using the equipment you don't' know if someone has altered settings in some manner.  With the TX  monitor equipment you visually see what you are doing with every transmission.  You catch something going wrong immediately and can move to correct it.    You also know if no one is responding to you it is more likely due to band conditions or who is out there rather than your equipment.

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 10:24 AM
To: AE4PB at carolinaheli.com; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Found: P3

The SVGA option for the P3 is not a normal computer type VGA card.  You need the option designed to use the signals in the P3.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/18/2020 12:54 PM, AE4PB at carolinaheli.com wrote:
> Thank you very much! I should have it connected and going before the 
> end of the week.
> 
>   
> 
> I am wondering if it's a good idea to buy a pre-owned VGA card for the 
> P3, that is of course if I can find one.
> 
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