[Elecraft] About the K3 cw speed

[Andrew Moore]

> ... but how many of them will be able to TRANSMITT 70 wpm with his fist
and
> a paddle ? Sure NONE.!

Right.  We need to differentiate between internal and external keying here.

The problem really isn't 50 WPM on an internal keyer while using a paddle --
I agree it's rare (but not impossible) that an operator could key
proficiently beyond 50. It has been done, but it's rare.

To clarify, the limit is the 50 (or 70, or whatever) when keying the rig
EXTERNALLY.  That is, for example, when setting the K2 to "input method =
straight key" (can't recall exactly how the menu text phrases it) and using
an external keyboard to send at anything higher than 70 WPM.  The rig just
can't handle it.

So yes, 50 WPM on the "keyer" knob, fine by me.

That said, I love the K2.