Note
Features
– May be used with any receiver having an IF output between 455 kHz and 21.7 MHz (including the Elecraft K2 with suitable modification). The P3 is usable with frequencies as low as 300 kHz.
– Integrates very closely with the Elecraft K3 with point-and-click QSY and an “undo” feature with simple control press to return to the previous frequency.
– Only two cables for basic operation (IF and power).
– Optional additional connections provided for transceiver communications, a personal computer and optional accessories.
– No configuration or calibration is required.
– Bright, high-resolution, full color display.
– Efficient LED backlight for long life and low power consumption.
– Both fixed-tune and transceiver-tracking modes for the display frequency.
– Both Spectrum and Waterfall displays.
– Fast display update.
– Up to 200 kHz span.
– Frequency resolution automatically increases as span is decreased.
– Excellent sensitivity and dynamic range.
– Software defined architecture so many new features will require only a simple firmware update using the provided PC utility
program.
The P3SVGA Super Video Graphics Array option provides outputs to an external monitor that adds wide screen display capability to the P3 with enhanced data terminal operations that permits sending text from a keyboard attached to the P3, storing messages in memory that may be recalled with a simple keystroke, and transmitting a stored message at regular intervals.
Specifications
– IF Frequency Range: 455 kHz to 21.7 MHz (usable with frequencies as low as 300 kHz)
– Noise Figure: < 10 dB measured at P3 input typical
– Blocking Dynamic Range: > 120 dB (500 Hz bandwidth) typical
– Absolute Level Accuracy: ± 3 dB plus display resolution after calibration at S9 (-73 dBm)
– Relative Level Accuracy: ± 0.1 dB plus display resolution
– Display Update Rate: Selectable 1 Hz to 20 Hz (slower at narrowest spans)
– Amplitude Scale: 10 dB minimum, 80 dB maximum
– Span: 2 kHz minimum, 200 kHz maximum
– Resolution Bandwidth: Span / 450, 8 Hz minimum
– Power Requirements: 10 to 15 VDC, 0.5 A maximum without the P3SVGA option; 0.7 A with the P3SVGA option enabled.
