[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft P3 Panadapter w/ SVGA add-on

2023-12-07 Thread Dave (NK7Z)
Forwarding for a friend, his contact info is in the email below. I deleted the photos he had attached. Forwarded Message Subject:Elecraft P3 Panadapter w/ SVGA add-on Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2023 17:50:22 -0800 From: Nelson Farrier To: Dave Cole In 9 out of 10

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter with K2

2023-01-24 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
Does anyone know if the P3 Panadapter will work with the K2 transceiver? It does, with a number of caveats: - The K2 does not have an IF Out port. On my K2, I never installed the no-antennatuner BNC connector; I modified the connector to use a small coax cable (AWAY from the high RF output

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter with K2

2023-01-24 Thread W3FPR
Bill, If you add the Clifton Labs Z2 buffer amplifier (now sold by DX Engineering) to provide an IF output from the K2, it will work as a spectrum display.  It will not report the K2 VFO frequency as it does with the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/24/2023 3:03 PM, William Santos via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter with K2

2023-01-24 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
The K2 doesn’t have an IF out, unless it has been modified. Without the IF out, it won’t Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 24, 2023, at 3:05 PM, William Santos via Elecraft > wrote: > > Does anyone know if the P3 Panadapter will work with the K2 transceiver? > > Thanks and 73, > > Bill >

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter with K2

2023-01-24 Thread William Santos via Elecraft
Does anyone know if the P3 Panadapter will work with the K2 transceiver? Thanks and 73, Bill KN6UDK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Cable Connections

2021-01-04 Thread Ken K6MR
: MICHAEL SMITH<mailto:baldeagle...@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 12:29 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Cable Connections Gentlemen: I recently purchased a P3 and connected it to my K3. The installation share

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Cable Connections

2021-01-04 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 2021-01-04 4:07 PM, Rick NK7I wrote: > While I don't have the Microham, the Y should be first in the series > (listen only port to the Microham); *NO!!!* The microHAM USB III is, in part, a USB to Serial converter. It provides the CAT connection to the transceiver and should be treated as a

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Cable Connections

2021-01-04 Thread Rick NK7I
My bad, I didn't think it through enough.  Joe is right. Rick NK7I On 1/4/2021 1:10 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: I recently purchased a P3 and connected it to my K3.  The installation shares the RS232 connection with a Microham USB interface III for digital operation.  I used a Y cable to

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Cable Connections

2021-01-04 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I recently purchased a P3 and connected it to my K3. The installation shares the RS232 connection with a Microham USB interface III for digital operation. I used a Y cable to connect both of these units simultaneously. That is the *WRONG WAY* to connect a K3, P3 and Computer. Connect the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Cable Connections

2021-01-04 Thread Rick NK7I
While I don't have the Microham, the Y should be first in the series (listen only port to the Microham); to the P3, then the cable from the P3 to the K3 so they can 'chat'.  (That is the same as I do for my SteppIR controller.) HNY, Rick NK7I On 1/4/2021 12:28 PM, MICHAEL SMITH wrote:

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Cable Connections

2021-01-04 Thread MICHAEL SMITH
Gentlemen: I recently purchased a P3 and connected it to my K3. The installation shares the RS232 connection with a Microham USB interface III for digital operation. I used a Y cable to connect both of these units simultaneously. I find I cannot run both at the same time. If I do, the P3

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter and non Elecraft transceivers

2019-06-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, Refer to your Icom CT-9100 manual. First thing to be determined is -- does it have an IF output? If so, the 2nd thing to determine is -- What is the IF output frequency? The P3 can be tuned to use an IF output between 455kHz and 21MHz. If there is no IF output, then you would have to add

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter and non Elecraft transceivers

2019-06-25 Thread Jim Dodds
Has anyone added a P3 Panadapter to an ICOM CI-9100 transceiver? If so, are there any reasonably detailed instruction available to mod up the IC-9100 to accommodate the P3? I am new to amateur radio and not an engineer but have a modest level of skill with a soldering station. Thanks in

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter - strong sum signals & relays clicking

2019-01-27 Thread Alan
Yes, the P3 automatically bypasses its internal preamp whenever the input signal level overloads the ADC.  It uses a fairly complicated algorithm to try to minimize the inconvenience.  The first time the ADC overloads, the preamp is switched out for a fairly short period of time and then it is

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter - strong sum signals & relays clicking

2019-01-27 Thread Roger
Hello, since I worked on 80 and 160 m the last couple of weeks I noticed that the P3 panadapter starts clicking relays whenever a very strong local signal (-10 dBm to 0 dBm) or a number of strong signals within the bandpass are present. I could not find a relation yet when it happens because it

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread Alan
To use the P3 with the K2, you have to modify the K2 to add an IF output connector. Clifton Labs used to sell an adapter kit which is now offered by DX Engineering. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-z1k2-kit The P3 does work fine with the K2, but you don't get all the features

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 10:13 AM To: Don Schroder ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Don, 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

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread Fred Jensen
Congratulations on your K2 Don, I've had #4398 for many years and it is a fun radio to operate, and will hold it's own with the "big guns" out there.  Don, W3FPR, is your go-to guy for all things K2. The P3 is basically a tuneable receiver from just below the AM broadcast band to somewhere

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread George Thornton
. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 10:13 AM To: Don Schroder ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Don, You can use it with the K3 (the P3 input can be tuned anywhere between 455kHz

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Don, 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. I don't know what documentation is being sent

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread Don Schroder
Morning! 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. Hence, my

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter for sale

2018-08-09 Thread Jim Blanca
I have for sale an Elecraft P3-F Panadapter. It is approximately 2 years old, I am the second owner and it comes from & is presently in a nonsmoking environment. It includes the following and I will *NOT* piece it out: P3-F Panadapter, Assembled for K3S, K3 and other rigs P3TXMON TX

Re: [Elecraft] [P3 panadapter]: rs232 output working with logging software

2018-03-05 Thread Gary Slagel via Elecraft
Thanks for your help Graziano, I'm using a cable made by Dan Tassel/SPE and I think it is the same wiring as your diagram shows.    I did finally get it working  this morning.   After comparing your diagram with my wiring I was looking at software port configuration more closely and I noticed

Re: [Elecraft] [P3 panadapter]: rs232 output working with logging software

2018-03-04 Thread Gary Slagel via Elecraft
That's a good suggestion and it worked!  I tried it at 38400 and 19200 and they both worked.   When I went down to 9600 and 4800 it quite working.  Unfortunately, I've got an SPE amp that has to be in the same chain of equipment and that fastest it will talk is 9600. Funny though, that the k3s

[Elecraft] [P3 panadapter]: rs232 output working with logging software

2018-03-04 Thread Gary Slagel via Elecraft
I've got my k3s rs232/p3 port connected to the panadapter XCVR rs232 port.  Panadapter PC rs232 is connected to the computer.  Set the panadapter RS232  paramater to 4800 baud.  The elecraft k3 utility on the computer talks to the K3S fb and connects at 4800 baud but neither my n1mm software or

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter size

2016-04-02 Thread Nr4c
It's on the web site. But the P3 is the same height and depth as the K3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 2, 2016, at 2:16 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: > > While eagerly awaiting delivery of my K3s kit on Tuesday, I built a cardboard > mockup of it and the P3 panadapter to

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter size

2016-04-02 Thread Bob Darlington
All that room in there or in the external speaker enclosure is perfect for holding a GPSDO for driving the external reference board. -Bob N3XKB On Sat, Apr 2, 2016 at 12:16 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: > While eagerly awaiting delivery of my K3s kit on Tuesday, I built a > cardboard

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter size

2016-04-02 Thread Phil Wheeler
Funny thing is that when I first saw the P3 I was thinking CRT due to the depth of it :-) Of course, it's to better match the K3/K3s in depth. 73, Phil -- Sent from my iPhone 5S > On Apr 2, 2016, at 11:33, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > > > What's inside the P3 that

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter size

2016-04-02 Thread Elliott Lawrence
How about room for the SVGA board and the wattmeter and other accessories that mighty use the empty connector spots on the rear panel? Elliott WA6TLA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter size

2016-04-02 Thread Ken G Kopp
Hi Mike! I have both the P3 and the PX3, and your question is a natural one to ask. There's very little space inside the P3's box that's used. I'll wager the cabinet size was determined by the K3's cabinet. Personally, I wouldn't want it to be any smaller, and the depth matches the rest of the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter size

2016-04-02 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
> What's inside the P3 that justifies a cabinet 7X larger than the PX3? Nothing. It is made the same depth as the K3 so the front panels will remain parallel/coplanar when both units are used with bails extended. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/2/2016 2:16 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: While eagerly

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter size

2016-04-02 Thread Mike Dodd
While eagerly awaiting delivery of my K3s kit on Tuesday, I built a cardboard mockup of it and the P3 panadapter to see how they will fit on my desk. I was surprised to discover that the screen is the same size as the one in the PX3 I've been using with

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter w/ SVGA - FOR SALE

2015-06-09 Thread H. Cary
Elecraft P3 Panadapter (serial #888) with P3-SVGA for large screen monitor FOR SALE, Lightly used. $750 shipped CONUS - new this would cost $980 plus shipping. Contact direct, please. 73, H. Cary, K4TM Lynchburg VA Sent from my iPad

[Elecraft] P3 panadapter with K2?

2014-08-03 Thread Thomas Taylor
Has anyone on this list used a P3 panadapter with the K2 transceiver? Is it directly plug compatible or does it need a custom interface/cable and where can that be obtained? Thanks, Tom KG7CFC -- To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and

Re: [Elecraft] P3 panadapter with K2?

2014-08-03 Thread Matt VK2RQ
You'll need to add a buffer amp, at the very least, like this: http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/z1_buffer_amp.htm Normally this would be used with a softrock rather than a P3, so I haven't really looked into what else might be required to integrate and make the K2 work with the P3. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 panadapter with K2?

2014-08-03 Thread Bruce Beford
Has anyone on this list used a P3 panadapter with the K2 transceiver? Is it directly plug compatible or does it need a custom interface/cable and where can that be obtained? Thanks, Tom KG7CFC It is not directly plug compatible, as there is no IF output port on a stock K2. Even with a

Re: [Elecraft] SWAP: ELECRAFT P3 Panadapter towards K2 or other small all band CW rig

2012-10-27 Thread N4OI - Ken
no thanks to grits with my breakfast! 73 ES GOD BLESS U ES URS DE KEN - N4OI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/SWAP-ELECRAFT-P3-Panadapter-towards-K2-or-other-small-all-band-CW-rig-tp7564633p7564653.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

[Elecraft] SWAP: ELECRAFT P3 Panadapter towards K2 or other small all band CW rig

2012-10-26 Thread David Perrin
Hi- I have my Elecraft P3 for swap. I'd like to acquire a K2 which I think I will get more use from than the P3. My operating doesn't include and contests or SSB so many of the P3 features are lost on me. 73 de Dave, K1OPQ __

[Elecraft] Swap Elecraft P3 panadapter towards a KX3

2012-10-05 Thread David Perrin
I am interested in swapping my near new Elecraft P3 panadapter towards a KX3. A bare bones KX3 would be fine. I have used the P3 with both the K3 and the Orion II, it works just it should. A non smoking environment. Reply off list: dbper...@gmail.com 73 de Dave, K1OPQ

[Elecraft] Swap: Elecraft P3 Panadapter towards Ten Tec EAGLE

2012-04-05 Thread David Perrin
Hi I have a nearly new Elecraft P3 panadapter that I would like to trade towards a Tec Tec EAGLE transceiver. Not interested in a sale right now, just working out a trade. 73 de Dave K1OPQ dbper...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter while transmitting

2012-01-30 Thread Heinz Baertschi
I do support the demand that Elecraft should reconsider the K3/P3 control while transmitting. My recent posting [P3] Display freeze during CW keying does address the same deficiency. The addition of a P3SVGA would make no sense before the reported imperfections are fixed. Hopefully the P3 will

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter while transmitting

2012-01-30 Thread Stewart
+1 Currently a missed opportunity... Stewart G3RXQ On Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:06:02 -0800 (PST), Heinz Baertschi wrote: I do support the demand that Elecraft should reconsider the K3/P3 control while transmitting. My recent posting [P3] Display freeze during CW keying does address the same

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter while transmitting

2012-01-30 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 1/30/2012 6:06 AM, Heinz Baertschi wrote: I do support the demand that Elecraft should reconsider the K3/P3 control while transmitting. Unless/until Elecraft introduce a separate RF sensor for the K3/P3 monitoring during transmit makes absolutely no sense. The IF output *is not valid in

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter while transmitting

2012-01-29 Thread N2ZDB
I have a K3 with the P3 Panadapter and I notice that if my ESSB is OFF and I transmit and then turn on the P3 I can monitor my audio bandwidth at the correct center frequency. Audio playback works great for this - giving me plenty of time to re-boot the P3 during the K3's transmit.

[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Panadapter wanted

2011-09-25 Thread spitze1
Hello to the group! I am looking for an Elecraft P3 Panadapter! Let me know what you have! 73s Alex NH7VW (HB9TSF, OE6ASF) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-P3-Panadapter-wanted-tp6829767p6829767.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

[Elecraft] P3 PANADAPTER FOR SALE

2011-02-06 Thread KM4VX
I have the P3 factory assembled For Sale. It is a wonderful colorful addition to my shack, but it is also useless to me. I can find no practical use for the P3, and it just occupies space in my shack. I am the original owner and it is in pristine condition. Insured and shipped to your door in

Re: [Elecraft] P3 PANADAPTER FOR SALE

2011-02-06 Thread Jim
This brings up a question. I have seen posts where people selling their Elecraft K3 since it's intro stating in the ad that the warranty can be transferred. I haven't seen Anything on their website indicating this as fact. It appears the warranty is to the original buyer unless it's bought as a

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2011-01-09 Thread Ken Roberson
Hello All, If I am looking at the bandwidth of a signal on the P3 Can I set marker A on the left side of the signal and Marker B on the right side and have a digital readout Showing the bandwidth of the signal? Ken K5DNL

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2011-01-09 Thread Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
You could also center the filter width bracket on the signal and adjust the filter bandwidth so it fits against the right and left sides of the signal and read the bandwidth from the filter width setting on the K3. 73, Tom Childers Radio Amateur N5GE Licensed since 1976 QCWA Life Member 35102

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2010-07-27 Thread Jim Cox
At a local hamfest Saturday, one of the field testers had the P3 on display. I was very impressed with it, in fact the photos don't do it justice. Colors are very bright and signals are shown in great detail. I think it will be a real winner --- hopefully they will be shipping the product

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2010-07-27 Thread Steve Ellington
- From: Jim Cox jcox...@bellsouth.net To: ElecraftQRXQRXQRX List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:22 PM Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter At a local hamfest Saturday, one of the field testers had the P3 on display. I was very impressed with it, in fact the photos don't

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-16 Thread KARL MARDERIAN
N6xvt, OK, but if you wanted to do that fine tuning, wound it be pain. If so best to buy assembled? On Feb 15, 2010, at 2:24 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: No alignment is needed. I'll probably include the ability to fine-tune the amplitude (like the K3 S-meter calibration) and frequency but it's not

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-15 Thread Karl Marderian
I just hope if the P3 is in kit forum, which I like. That one does not 20K worth of test gear and a Masters degree to adjust allinement! N6XVT Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2010, at 9:47 PM, Alan Bloom a...@elecraft.com wrote: The P3 will be available as a no solder kit like the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-15 Thread Terry Schieler
Darn! I was hoping that it would go on the LEFT side of the K3. Terry W0FM -Original Message- From: Dave Quick - KØEKL [mailto:dave.qu...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 4:57 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-15 Thread Dick Dievendorff
@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation Darn! I was hoping that it would go on the LEFT side of the K3. Terry W0FM -Original Message- From: Dave Quick - KØEKL [mailto:dave.qu...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 4:57 PM To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-15 Thread Terry Schieler
...@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 3:25 PM To: 'Terry Schieler' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation The supplied cables are long enough that you have your choice. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-15 Thread gdaught6
The supplied cables are long enough that you have your choice. Yes, but don't you have to interchange the if in and if out cables? And doesn't the scan run from right-to-left? And can't you select your own colors (for those who have vonRecklinghausen's color blindness)? 8) You guys are

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
not with the handle there! but I guess you can put it wherever you want :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- God gives every bird his worm, but he does not throw it into the nest. -Swedish proverb On 15 Feb 2010, at 21:15, Terry Schieler wrote: Darn! I was hoping that it would go on the LEFT side of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-15 Thread Alan Bloom
No alignment is needed. I'll probably include the ability to fine-tune the amplitude (like the K3 S-meter calibration) and frequency but it's not necessary. Alan N1AL On Mon, 2010-02-15 at 12:03 -0800, Karl Marderian wrote: I just hope if the P3 is in kit forum, which I like. That one does

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread Brett Howard
Hell Yaesu has a great website with lots of information. Try giving them a call and getting them to help you debug an issue! Try emailing a designer! If you think Microsoft and HP provides excellent support of their products you have a low standard. As far as your K3 arriving later than you

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread John Ronan
On 14 Feb 2010, at 08:59, Brett Howard wrote: As far as your K3 arriving later than you thought it would its not like you were forced into waiting for it. Um mine (2184) arrived earlier than I was expecting, about 6 weeks actually. Made me a very happy chappie. de John EI7IG

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread Jeff KB2M
...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 12:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation But I'm equally sure there are a lot of people who don't want the huge ugly

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread S Sacco
Hi Brett - I seriously think you're missing the point. The point was that other companies offer support, too, and they do. I agreed that Elecraft support is outstanding, so I'm pretty sure we're in agreement there. I note that you did not comment on the origin of the components inside the K3.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread Brett Howard
Sure I can comment on the origin of parts: There is nothing one can do about the origin of the parts... I work in the electronics design industry as well and there really is nothing you can build if you're only willing to use parts made in the USA. But there is a LOT to be said about designed

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread S Sacco
Brett - You're drawing an arbitrary line in the sand. Your original statement was All of that equipment was made by teams of Chinese people who are paid very poorly and aren't treated all that well either. My point was that the people churning out those chips probably fall into the same

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread Eric Swartz -WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Gentlemen - Let's end this OT part of the thread and take it to direct email. (Also, as a general note to everyone, please stop copying 100% of prior posts in each reply. It clogs the reflector and digests. And it makes it painful to read for those of us reading email using PDAs like the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread Alan Bloom
The P3 will be available as a no solder kit like the K3 as well as an assembled unit. Alan N1AL On Sat, 2010-02-13 at 17:32 -0800, Phil Hystad wrote: Does anyone know if this is a kit (likely a simple kit?) or something that is all ready to be plugged in and used? 73, phil, K7PEH

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread Brett Howard
You've got that bugger running fast! Good on ya! Now I just hope with all hope that I can get one in my hands before FD! ~Brett (KC7OTG) On Sun, 2010-02-14 at 21:47 -0800, Alan Bloom wrote: The P3 will be available as a no solder kit like the K3 as well as an assembled unit. Alan N1AL

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread Alan Bloom
On Sat, 2010-02-13 at 17:18 -0800, Brett Howard wrote: I'm waiting for someone to take a VIDEO so that we can see the refresh rate of the thing Currently about 20 Hz (50 ms). But from the sounds of it it sounds like there are still a lot of optimizations that are going on to attempt to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-14 Thread Brett Howard
The Agilent MXA's tout their speep speed... You can easily get them upwards of around 30 to 40+ sweeps/sec. ;) ~Brett On Sun, 2010-02-14 at 21:50 -0800, Alan Bloom wrote: On Sat, 2010-02-13 at 17:18 -0800, Brett Howard wrote: I'm waiting for someone to take a VIDEO so that we can see the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Julian, G4ILO
://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-P3-panadapter-at-the-Orlando-Hamcation-tp4564111p4565588.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 1:29 AM, Dave - AB7E xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote: Are the feature list and specifications now firm?  And if so, what are they?   I would have thought that anyone contemplating spending $700 for any box, even with the Elecraft name on it, would want to know what it

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread S Sacco
Guy - Please don't forget that Elecraft sucked in quite a few of us on the K3 by promising wildly optimistic delivery dates. I consider that to be a highly questionable business practice. On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 9:42 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.netwrote: On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread N1JM
I think for the 250 I invested in a LP-PAN and sound card that will do me fine. If the price will be around the SDR-IQ I might have second thoughts. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-P3-panadapter-at-the-Orlando-Hamcation-tp4564111p4566658.html Sent from the [K3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread KM4VX
to take it. Why not? Mail a check now? If the price is determined by what we are willing to pay, consider paying less. It is okay to pay less guys. 73. Ron -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-P3-panadapter-at-the-Orlando-Hamcation-tp4564111p4566779.html Sent from the [K3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Phil Hystad
to pay less guys. 73. Ron -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-P3-panadapter-at-the-Orlando-Hamcation-tp4564111p4566779.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Monty Shultes
I was gonna go with my 50 megapixel Kodak, tripod, klieg lights, Powers models, and take you all some pictures. But it's too cotton-pickin cold here in Florida! Sorry. Monty K2DLJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Jeff KB2M
Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:40 AM To: KM4VX Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation Another price point is the LP

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Julian, G4ILO
a thought. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-P3-panadapter-at-the-Orlando-Hamcation-tp4564111p4566956.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread HarrytheHam
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread KM4VX
Elecraft, but like some of us seek value for my money with an empahsis on more value and less money. Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:40:12 -0800 From: ml-node+4566854-287279...@n2.nabble.com To: ronce...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation I think

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread KM4VX
are on the cutting edge, whether they are here or elsewhere. How you choose to view them is called marketing. Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:08:14 -0800 From: ml-node+4566946-827498...@n2.nabble.com To: ronce...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation What drives

[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter

2010-02-13 Thread Jim Miller KG0KP
the best possible practical product. - Original Message - From: S Sacco nn4x.st...@gmail.com To: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation Guy

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Dave - AB7E
] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 1:29 AM, Dave - AB7E xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote: Are the feature list and specifications now firm?  And if so, what are they?   I would have thought that anyone contemplating spending $700 for any box, even with the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Dave - AB7E
PST Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation But I'm equally sure there are a lot of people who don't want the huge ugly screen hogging resource hogging PowerSDR application just to show them a graphical display of band activity

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Bob - W0GI
a lot of portable, I would want one. I think they will sell quite a few P3s. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-P3-panadapter-at-the-Orlando-Hamcation-tp4564111p4567354.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread The Smiths
, $500 to $650 is a FAIR price. $700 is PUSHING it. Just my opinion, you don't need to agree with it. From: k7...@comcast.net Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:39:50 -0800 To: ronce...@earthlink.net CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread S Sacco
By way of comparison, $700 would buy the following PC and monitor at Costco: Processor Memory: Intel® Core 2 Quad Processor Q8300 (2.5GHz) 4MB L2 cache 1333MHz Front Side Bus 6GB DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM memory (4 Dimms) Drives: 640GB (7,200RPM) SATA 3Gb/s hard drive LightScribe 16x max DVD±R/RW

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Vic, K2VCO
On 2/13/10 8:23 AM, KM4VX wrote: The P-3 could sell for a few hundred dollars at profit, similar to other panadapters. Instead, we are talking about more than double that price. Companies recover their RD investments over time, and the higher the selling price the shorter the RD investment

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff KB2M Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:56 AM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
...@comcast.net; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation I would beg to differ. As a past owner of an FT-2000d with the DMU-2000 pan adapter I have to say 1 - that pan adapter was FAR MORE than what Elecraft has described the P3 would

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Julian, G4ILO
* KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-P3-panadapter-at-the-Orlando-Hamcation-tp4564111p4568102.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Julian, G4ILO
. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-P3-panadapter-at-the-Orlando-Hamcation-tp4564111p4568146.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread The Smiths
:50:15 -0800 From: julian.g4...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation The Smiths wrote: In my personal opinion, for Elecraft to charge more than $700 (if that) for a pan adapter that does only one or at best 2

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread The Smiths
@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation On 2/13/10 8:23 AM, KM4VX wrote: The P-3 could sell for a few hundred dollars at profit, similar to other panadapters. Instead, we are talking about more than double that price. Companies recover their RD

[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Craig D. Smith
There are indeed less expensive ways to display the frequency spectrum on your PC screen, including the LP-pan which has received well-deserved praise and acceptance. But many people prefer a self-contained solution, which will be provided by the P3. What is an acceptable price for this is a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread S Sacco
One interesting feature Wayne showed was the ability to line up vertical line with a spot on the display, tap the knob (the lower right hand one), and it would QSY the rig there. On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 7:24 PM, Craig D. Smith cr...@powersmith.net wrote: There are indeed less expensive ways to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Brett Howard
All of that equipment was made by teams of Chinese people who are paid very poorly and aren't treated all that well either. The P3 is a labor of love put together by a select few engineers. Its probably built by people in California with health coverage, life insurance, and a decent living

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Brett Howard
I also would like to see the config menu blow out to the P3 if you have it... So you open the config menu an then you get to see all the parameters and their current values displayed over on the larger LCD. Then you can scroll to the one you want to change and turn the other knob to change its

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-13 Thread Brett Howard
It wouldn't be inconceivable that the CW Skimmer functionality could be implemented into the P3. They already have CW decode in the K3... All they have do to is detect the signals and feed them into the same algorithm. Then if you want just detect whats after the de's and display calls only if

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