[CQ-Contest] The K3 and key clicks

[Dave Thompson]

This is the second discussion of key clicks on the cq-contest reflector and again Elecraft is being supported as the only transceiver clean enough to be entered in contests.

I find it hard to believe that Kenwood, Icom, and Yaesu have done nothing to fix problems like clicks.  I know a couple of FTDX5000 owners who have corrected this and it seems Yaesu has incorporated this into the equipment.
I have a FT-1000MP MK V 200 watt model that has the W8JI mod.  If this is a real problem then why have not the manufacturers fixed this?

Some of the new transceivers cost more than I have invested in Amateur Radio in almost 60 years. I am certain that contestants do not intentionally click and to send them a message during the contest is counterproductive. 

It seems to me the best approach is to address this problem directly with the manufacturers.  

73 Dave K4JRB