Elecraft P3 High-Performance Panadapter Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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Introduction
This comprehensive manual covers all the features
and capabilities of the Elecraft P3 panoramic
display. We recommend that you begin with the
Quick-Start Guide
(page. 4). The Front Panel
(page. 10) and Rear Panel (page. 13) sections are
for general reference. Basic Operation (page. 13)
and Advanced Operation (page. 17) fill in the
details of the full capabilities of the P3.
P3 Features
The P3 offers a number of advanced features to
enhance performance and versatility:
Compatible Receivers/Transceivers
 May be used with any receiver having an
I.F. 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.
Easy Set-Up
 Only two cables for basic operation (I.F.
and power).
 Optional additional connections provided
for transceiver communications, a personal
computer and optional accessories.
 No configuration or calibration is required.
Display
 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.
Ergonomic Design
 Uncluttered interface.
 No unused controls on the screen.
Field Upgradable
 Software defined architecture so many new
features will require only a simple firmware
update using the provided PC utility
program.
 Room inside for future hardware updates.
P3SVGA Option
The P3SVGA Super Video Graphics Array option
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. The P3SVGA features
a dedicated, high-speed Fast Fourier Transform
(FFT) processor that performs a 2048 point FFT in
parallel with the P3’s existing processor for a much
higher frequency resolution per dot on the larger
screen. The P3SVGA also includes an interface for
a future USB option that will permit direct digital
mode operation via the K3 and P3 with data display
on the P3 and P3SVGA screens.
The P3SVGA adds three connectors to the P3 rear
panel: KEYBOARD, EXT. DISPLAY and AUX
DATA. Only the KEYBOARD and EXT.
DISPLAY connectors are active at this time. The
AUX DATA connector is reserved for future use.
The P3SVGA supports the following video
resolutions:
1024 X 768
1280 X 1024
1440 X 900
1920 X 1080
Note that 1440 x 900 will display correctly on
1920 x 1080 monitors.