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Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:14:30 -0600
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that was probably
http://www.ralabs.com
or dot net or dot org, i really can't remember which now its been so long.
You could go on to the web site and access functions of the radio and
frequency control.
Thought it was an R75 though.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: Greetings


> And internet sites as well.  I used to know of a site with an R8 which
> you could tune around.  I wish I knew the link again. =20
>
> =20
>
>
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> BRETT WINCHESTER
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> 208-639-8386
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco
> Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 9:12 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Greetings
>
> i believe that there are repeaters that are linked to HF rigs.
>
> Andy
> At 10:22 AM 8/14/2007, you wrote:
> >Andy,
> >
> >Is it possible to communicate with hf frequencies using EchoLink?  I've
>
> >never used EchoLink and I understand it's not the same as using an hf=20
> >rig, but it would be better than nothing, (grin).
> >
> >Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Andy Baracco" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 8:55 PM
> >Subject: Re: Greetings
> >
> >
> > > Hi Eric,
> > >
> > > I did a lot of HF from two different apartment buildings that i=20
> > > lived in, but in both cases, I had an antenna farm on the roof.  The
>
> > > trick is to get in good with your building manager.  I now live in a
>
> > > townhouse condo, and it is forboten to put anything on the roof. I=20
> > > would be scared of the RFI from indoor antennas trashing the=20
> > > neighbor's radio or TV.
> > >
> > > Andy
> > > At 08:29 PM 8/13/2007, you wrote:
> > >>Hello list members,
> > >>I am Eric Clegg KU3I.
> > >>
> > >>I'm new to this list but have been a ham for quite a few years.
> > >>
> > >>I'm mostly on 2 meters and 440 although I do own quite a few
> receivers.
> > >>
> > >>No HF gear that can transmit at the moment.
> > >>
> > >>I'm wondering if anyone on this list has had true success attempting
>
> > >>to =3D work HF from an apartment or condo?
> > >>
> > >>I've tried a Kenwood rig with the Outbacker antenna and tripod on my
>
> > >>=3D second floor balcony with limited success.
> > >>
> > >>In my novice days I also tried the B&W vacationer antenna with=20
> > >>limited =3D success.
> > >>
> > >>I'd love to get back into HF again and am particularly interested in
>
> > >>=3D Psk31.
> > >>
> > >>Has anyone had any luck using that with a sound card and a computer=20
> > >>with =3D a screen reader such as Jaws or Window-Eyes?
> > >>
> > >>Besides the ham gear I have two Siamese cats and am also interested=20
> > >>in =3D stereo equipment. Happen to own two high end tuners and an XM =
>
> > >>radio =3D receiver.
> > >>
> > >>I work for the state of Califoornia in the department of=20
> > >>rehabilitation =3D as their in-house Braille transcriber.
> > >>
> > >>Thanks to all on the list for any helpful comments.
> > >>
> > >>73,
> > >>
> > >>Eric
> > >>KU3I
> > >
> > >
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