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 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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