I use HF to talk to people out of the repeater range, in fact I use HF a lot 
more than I talk local. The only time I ever use echolink is when there's 
skywarn activity in the area since the best way to get reports I pick up, to 
the national weather service is that way. Other than that I never use that, 
I'm sure everyone knows my thoughts on that so I won't go through that again 
but if I hear 1 more person actually brag about making a contact on 
echolink, he'd better not be where I can find him because I'd be flat out 
embarrassed to do that like some of the people around here do. I'm sure you 
could probably have some fun if you found a repeater with echolink or irlp 
where you'll be, and in your area so you can keep in touch with the people 
back home. Sometimes, the fun is in meeting the new people you meet while 
you're away too.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Clark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 11:46 AM
Subject: Jooking up with others in far places


>    Question.  One can talk to local hams via repeaters.  How does one
> connect with a ham who is outside the local repeater area?
>
>    Also could someone just do a brief thing on echolink, what it is and 
> how
> its used?
>
>    I know I can find out at the lcoal ham club but I will miss the next
> meeting and am just curious to know before I go away for a week of skiing.
>
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> Newport, Oregon
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