Elecraft P3 High-Performance Panadapter Manual User Manual

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Contents

NOTE: IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR P3 AS A KIT, GO DIRECTLY TO KIT ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 43 TO ASSEMBLE YOUR P3

Key to Symbols and Text Styles ...................... 3

Quick-Start Guide ............................................ 4

Introduction ...................................................... 7

P3 Features .......................................................... 7
P3SVGA Option .................................................. 7
Specifications ...................................................... 8
Customer Service and Support ............................ 9

Front Panel ..................................................... 10

Control Groups .................................................. 10
Display .............................................................. 11
Primary Controls ............................................... 11
Menu ................................................................. 12
Programmable Function Keys ........................... 12

Rear Panel Connectors ................................... 13

Basic Operation ............................................. 14

Using Tap/Hold Switches ................................. 14
Initial Power-Up ................................................ 14
Configuring the Display .................................... 14
Using the Menu ................................................. 14
Programmable Functions .................................. 15
Adjusting the Frequencies Displayed ................ 15
Using Markers ................................................... 16
Waterfall Markers ............................................. 16
Using Cursors .................................................... 16

How to Set Up and Interpret the P3 Display . 18

Spectrum Display .............................................. 18
Waterfall Display .............................................. 19
Averaging and Peak Hold ................................. 19
Span ................................................................... 19
Fixed-tune mode ................................................ 19
Typical Spectra .................................................. 20

Advanced Operating Features ........................ 22

Basic P3 ............................................................ 22
P3SVGA Option ............................................... 23

Firmware Upgrades ........................................ 29

Checking your Firmware Revision ................... 29
P3 Firmware Self-Test ...................................... 29
Forcing a Firmware Download ......................... 29
Updating K3 Firmware ..................................... 29

Configuration ................................................. 30

Calibration Procedures ................................... 31

Frequency Calibration ...................................... 31
Amplitude Calibration ...................................... 31
Amplitude Calibration for Transverters ............ 32

Menu Functions ............................................. 33

Basic P3 Menu .................................................. 33
P3SVGA Option Menu ..................................... 35

Troubleshooting ............................................. 36

Parameter Initialization .................................. 36

Theory of Operation ....................................... 37

Parts List ........................................................ 38

P3 Sheet Metal Box - E850435 ....................... 38
P3 Misc Bag - E850433 ................................... 39
P3 PCB Box – E850436 ................................... 41
P3SVGA Parts .................................................. 42

Kit Assembly Instructions ............................. 43

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ..... 43
Tools Required ................................................. 44
Assembly Procedure ......................................... 44

Servicing the P3 ............................................. 59

Accessing the PC Boards .................................. 59
Cleaning the LCD Bezel ................................... 59
Replacing the LCD Display .............................. 60

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