Hi Buddy,
I am the same way.
I have really enjoyed having echolink on my repeater.
I use it alot and there are alot of times i am just not home to get on hf 
and like you say it's not allways possible to work some people on hf.
I am one who thinks there is a place for everything.
Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2014 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: my intro: and help with echo link


> Hi Matt,
>
> Yeah, the occasional tone or what have you breaking through isn=92t a =
> big deal to me.=20
>
> As to the other problems, I agree; I=92d rather have them than not have =
> the link.
>
> If I didn=92t want Echolink, I=92d take it off.
>
> But it does make for a nice way to chat with my ham friends in Texas.
>
> Sometimes HF just doesn=92t allow for that.=20
>
> And I like being able to walk around with a handheld and
> keep up with the folks I used to hang out with.
>
> Vy 73,
> Buddy KB5ELV