Hi Linda, in response to your questions...
You can run your current set up with Echolink.  Once you have Echolink 
installed, there is a test service on Echolink that will let you test your 
microphone.  Since you found your call sign on the data base, you will need 
to wait until all other data bases get their updates on new callsigns.  Gary 
KB2YAA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda C. Knight" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 3:40 PM
Subject: just a few questions on echo link






Hi all,



I really appreciate the good wishes and fun! Life is good.



I have a couple of questions:



1.      I am running windows 7 and using jaws 12.

2.      I have a great pair of headphones and the headphones are plugged
into the speakers port. The reason, we can't seem to get the headphone jack
in front of the computer to work right.

3.      I have a little microphone which is from radio shack plugged into
the microphone port in the front of my computer's tower.

So my question is, do I have to have a special mike to use with echo link?
And can I use my regular headphones which are plugged into my speaker port,
or, do I have to have a headphone/mike combo.



Thank you,



Linda c. Knight

Kk4hrg