Ok, Phil.

That's what I'll do then as well.

Not sure what version is on this machine, since it used to be my XYL's
computer, and wee used it a number of years ago to talk to the grandkids
when they were in Missouri.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Phil Scovell
Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2015 7:30 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: New skype

Tom,

I never paid much attention to the current version.  I just went to
skype.com and hit download and it updated my older version.

Phil.
K0NX




----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2015 2:50 PM
Subject: Re: New skype


> Phil:
>
> Can you tell me what the newest version of SKYPE is that you are using?
>
> I really need to get up and running on Skype for both personal and
> professional reasons.
>
> It's going to be one of the things on my "to do" list this summer once the
> college teaching year is over.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Phil Scovell
> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2015 4:32 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: New skype
>
> Steve and others,
>
> Apparently my skype was no longer auto updating but I sure like the look 
> and
> feel and features of this newer skype.  One thing I failed to mention when
> telling everyone about my camera experience with my nephew overseas is 
> about
> the sound quality.  My nephew has always been a little scratchy sounding 
> and
> the lag time has been uncomfortable to use.  Last night, using my iPhone,
> the quality of the audio was better than cell phone to cell phone and that
> was with the cameras running.  I've also always liked the echo feature to
> test your microphone when using skype.  My little 20 dollar radio shack
> desktop microphone I've had for years and years was dead when I tested it.
> I put in a couple of new tripple A batteries, ran the audio check echo on
> skype and it worked fine.  Then our dogs started barking and when the test
> cut off and replayed itself, the dogs heard themselves barking and cranked
> up even louder; thinking we had new dogs in the house.  I've heard a lot 
> of
> ham rag chew round tables with skype video chat groups going as they talk 
> on
> the air so they can see each other, too.  I knew a bunch of blind hams 
> would
> appreciate that bit of information and run right out to get a camera.
>
> Phil.
> K0NX
>