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weaverwf@usermail.com

P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

I'm about to place an order for a K-Line and have a question for the experienced users out there. What is the advantage of the P3 v. The SDRPlay box as a panadapter if any?

Thanks

Bill - WE5P

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Dave Fugleberg

Re: P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

The P3 is simpler- plug and play, no fooling around with configuring HDSDR
or whatever software you prefer. You can set up the hardware buttons for
whatever you want, so it’s very convenient to make quick changes to span,
etc.

SDRPlay is cheaper and can integrate with other software to show spots on
the waterfall, etc.

I started with a softrock and a sound card for a pan adapter, then moved to
SDRPlay, then bought a P3. I don't miss the dependence on the computer, or
the larger screen. Your mileage may vary.
On Wed, Nov 21, 2018 at 12:18 PM Bill Weaver <[hidden email]> wrote:

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> I'm about to place an order for a K-Line and have a question for the
> experienced users out there. What is the advantage of the P3 v. The SDRPlay
> box as a panadapter if any?
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> Thanks
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> Bill - WE5P
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Barry LaZar

Re: P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

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Bill,
That is a interesting question. I use the RSP for spectrum display
and LP Pan with a good sound card for CW Skimmer; Yes, they are in
parallel. I would say there is an advantage to using a software spectrum
display vice a P3; my feeling is that there is more flexibility. I run
my spectrum display, Win4K3, as a way to tie all of the software I use
together for tracking and control and logging. If you go with the P3,
you will still need some software to integrate station functionality.

The real question is just how much spectrum do you really need to
display. About 100 KHz works for me most of the time. That means a sound
card that samples at 192 KHz. should be adequate, but there is always
the desire to see more, whether you really need it or not. It's been a
while, but as I recall I can see about 1 MHz. using the RSP. For chasing
DX in split mode, I usually run about 50 KHz on my 24" monitor. This way
I can see where the DX station is hearing. The way you operate will
dictate what bandwidth you will use and when.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

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From: "Bill Weaver" <[hidden email]>
To: "elecraft" <[hidden email]>
Sent: 11/21/2018 1:17:12 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

>
>
>I'm about to place an order for a K-Line and have a question for the
>experienced users out there. What is the advantage of the P3 v. The
>SDRPlay box as a panadapter if any?
>
>
>
>Thanks
>
>Bill - WE5P
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Dave Scarfe

Re: P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

I don't have P3, but I do use the RSP. The RSP works great, but when
switching in filters, your display will offset by the offset value included
with your filter. If you are using Win4K3, compensation is done for you,
but other software (ex. HDSdr) does not. For me this isn't a huge issue as
I don't do precise tuning using the panadapter.

73,
Dave
Ve5uo

On Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 3:31 PM Barry <[hidden email] wrote:

> Bill,
> That is a interesting question. I use the RSP for spectrum display
> and LP Pan with a good sound card for CW Skimmer; Yes, they are in
> parallel. I would say there is an advantage to using a software spectrum
> display vice a P3; my feeling is that there is more flexibility. I run
> my spectrum display, Win4K3, as a way to tie all of the software I use
> together for tracking and control and logging. If you go with the P3,
> you will still need some software to integrate station functionality.
>
> The real question is just how much spectrum do you really need to
> display. About 100 KHz works for me most of the time. That means a sound
> card that samples at 192 KHz. should be adequate, but there is always
> the desire to see more, whether you really need it or not. It's been a
> while, but as I recall I can see about 1 MHz. using the RSP. For chasing
> DX in split mode, I usually run about 50 KHz on my 24" monitor. This way
> I can see where the DX station is hearing. The way you operate will
> dictate what bandwidth you will use and when.
>
> 73,
> Barry
> K3NDM
>
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> Sent: 11/21/2018 1:17:12 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter
>
> >
> >
> >I'm about to place an order for a K-Line and have a question for the
> >experienced users out there. What is the advantage of the P3 v. The
> >SDRPlay box as a panadapter if any?
> >
> >
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Bill - WE5P
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Barry LaZar

Re: P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

Dave,
I know I am not the greatest writer on this reflector, so let me
clarify something. I do use the RSP for spectrum display, but that
display is by using Win4K3 which can be driven by the RSP. To me it was
just a chance to add to the collection of "stuff" I have on my operating
desk and computer.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

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From: "Dave Scarfe" <[hidden email]>
To: "Barry LaZar" <[hidden email]>
Cc: "Bill Weaver" <[hidden email]>; [hidden email]
Sent: 11/22/2018 8:54:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

>I don't have P3, but I do use the RSP. The RSP works great, but when
>switching in filters, your display will offset by the offset value
>included with your filter. If you are using Win4K3, compensation is
>done for you, but other software (ex. HDSdr) does not. For me this
>isn't a huge issue as I don't do precise tuning using the panadapter.
>
>73,
>Dave
>Ve5uo
>
>On Wed, Nov 21, 2018, 3:31 PM Barry <[hidden email] wrote:
>>Bill,
>> That is a interesting question. I use the RSP for spectrum
>>display
>>and LP Pan with a good sound card for CW Skimmer; Yes, they are in
>>parallel. I would say there is an advantage to using a software
>>spectrum
>>display vice a P3; my feeling is that there is more flexibility. I run
>>my spectrum display, Win4K3, as a way to tie all of the software I use
>>together for tracking and control and logging. If you go with the P3,
>>you will still need some software to integrate station functionality.
>>
>> The real question is just how much spectrum do you really need to
>>display. About 100 KHz works for me most of the time. That means a
>>sound
>>card that samples at 192 KHz. should be adequate, but there is always
>>the desire to see more, whether you really need it or not. It's been a
>>while, but as I recall I can see about 1 MHz. using the RSP. For
>>chasing
>>DX in split mode, I usually run about 50 KHz on my 24" monitor. This
>>way
>>I can see where the DX station is hearing. The way you operate will
>>dictate what bandwidth you will use and when.
>>
>>73,
>>Barry
>>K3NDM
>>
>>------ Original Message ------
>>From: "Bill Weaver" <[hidden email]>
>>To: "elecraft" <[hidden email]>
>>Sent: 11/21/2018 1:17:12 PM
>>Subject: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >I'm about to place an order for a K-Line and have a question for the
>> >experienced users out there. What is the advantage of the P3 v. The
>> >SDRPlay box as a panadapter if any?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Thanks
>> >
>> >Bill - WE5P
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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Douglas Hudson

Re: P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

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Bill,

The P3 is designed specifically for use with the K3/K3s line. It has features like function buttons for rig and display control, click on a signal to change the vfo(s) to that frequency, split display for both spectra and waterfall, updatable firm/software, etc. None of this is available with any of the play units without supplimental programs. The eye appeal of the P3 sitting beside the transceiver is hard to beat but, with the P3, the size of the display is fixed where with a play unit the size of the display is up to you and your budget. To me, the drawback with a play unit, beside the above, is the requirement for a computer and monitor to process and display the image. If the function buttons, split spectra/waterfall display, and VFO versatility is of little interest to you, the play units will save you a sack of bux, assuming you already have a computer and monitor.

See Elecraft's recap of the P3 here:
elecraft.com/products/p3-dsp-panadapter-for-the-k3s-and-k3<http://elecraft.com/products/p3-dsp-panadapter-for-the-k3s-and-k3>

Doug, K7CUU

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Subject: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

I'm about to place an order for a K-Line and have a question for the experienced users out there. What is the advantage of the P3 v. The SDRPlay box as a panadapter if any?

Thanks

Bill - WE5P

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Bill Frantz

Re: P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

The SVGA option will let you have a large screen on your P3.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 11/22/18 at 12:12 PM, [hidden email] (Douglas Hudson) wrote:

> The eye appeal of the P3 sitting beside the transceiver is
> hard to beat but, with the P3, the size of the display is fixed where with a play
> unit the size of the display is up to you and your budget.
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