Several wks ago I had a problem keying my K3. All of a sudden the outboard keyers [ MFJ & Logikit ] sounded normal in the monitor but what was coming out of the K3 was like using two bare wires to send with. I talked to the Tech @ Elecraft. He thought it was an acustic loop. AF. Maybe one of the wire glum of wires behind the OP desk was moved by me or the cat. He said I was the 2nd case he'd hrd of. He suggested I go to the internal keyer. I did & problem solved. I won't go into why I used external keyers but I'm getting used to the K3s keyer now. It's great to call & talk to someone who knows the K3 inside & out. Tnx Elecraft.
As to a key. For the guy looking for a key. I think the best advise is to try out several keys.If you have ham friends who operate CW go visit & try their key. Some ham stores in big cities often have keys you can try out on site. Don't go by anothers idea of the best key.Some of the keys suggested in posts I tried & didn't like or just plain hated. I use a Vibrokey. I have for 50 yr.s. However that's me. Everyone needs to find a key they like. Unlike SSB guys who change mics or settings as the situation calls for keys are very personal. I'd never go to Field Day without MY key. I only feel totally comfortable with my key. Lots of CW Ops feel the same I'm sure. I want to send the best CW I can & that's very personal. For a CW guy listening to some of the stuff that passes as CW on the air these days is painful. To me nothing is more pleasing to the ear than really great CW. Just my opinion......
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