Yes, there are some stations that have an interface between an echo link 
computer and a HF rig. My experience with this was rather short mainly 
because the fellow in charge was rather grouchy. On the other hand it can be 
done.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terri Pannett" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: Greetings


> 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 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 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
>> would be scared of the RFI from indoor antennas trashing the
>> 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 =
>>>work HF from an apartment or condo?
>>>
>>>I've tried a Kenwood rig with the Outbacker antenna and tripod on my =
>>>second floor balcony with limited success.
>>>
>>>In my novice days I also tried the B&W vacationer antenna with limited =
>>>success.
>>>
>>>I'd love to get back into HF again and am particularly interested in =
>>>Psk31.
>>>
>>>Has anyone had any luck using that with a sound card and a computer with 
>>>=
>>>a screen reader such as Jaws or Window-Eyes?
>>>
>>>Besides the ham gear I have two Siamese cats and am also interested in =
>>>stereo equipment. Happen to own two high end tuners and an XM radio =
>>>receiver.
>>>
>>>I work for the state of Califoornia in the department of rehabilitation =
>>>as their in-house Braille transcriber.
>>>
>>>Thanks to all on the list for any helpful comments.
>>>
>>>73,
>>>
>>>Eric
>>>KU3I
>>
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