This is the most amazing radio I have ever used on CW. I have had a lot of Yaesu rigs from the 9000 on down, and this is by far the best on CW.. I did not want to try this radio out because of its size with a mind set of large rig's. But I bought it in Feb along with the P-3 and what a radio!! Hat's off to the Elecraft guy's! 73s Bob W5RG