[Elecraft] K3 Keying - minority opinion?

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

Hi all....

Before the K3, I used my computer (contesting) to generate the "stock"
cw.  I used a Kansas City Keyer for the hand keying, connected to the
rig using a Y connector for the CW in.  Worked well.

With the K3, I still us a computer (contesting) to generate the
"stock" cw (CQ, 59905, TU, etc).  My paddle now goes directly into the
K3 (separate jack from the computer).

When I first tried this, it was terrible.  I hated the keying and
couldn't get it to feel right.  Then (duh) I read the manual and
switched to iambic B and all was good with the world.  This is my
setup now.  I was/am more than happy to regain some space on my
desktop (physical, not computer).  For my needs, I see zero reason to
have external keyer above and beyond the computer needed for
contesting.  For casual Qs, I find the K3 to be VFB.

de Doug KR2Q