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Fred Olver <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:16:01 -0500
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Hi Eric,

Fred Olver here, email me at [log in to unmask]
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 10:29 PM
Subject: Greetings


> 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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