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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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