[Elecraft] CW Keying characteristics-computer vs Bencher

[Ralph McClintock]

 I finally hooked up my computer keying circuit, 2N2222 off the parallel port, to my K2 before the CQWW contest. I have noticed what appears to be a significant difference in the keying characteristic from the computer versus the keying from the Bencher key. The computer appears to have a significantly harder characteristic than the Bencher. This is observed in the sidetone as I have not checked it with a 2nd receiver. Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon?
tnx & 73's,
Ralph W1ZK