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Mike Keithley <[log in to unmask]>
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Aside from saying "space" when you toggle the spacebar, Jaws doesn't talk while you're transmitting.

----- Original Message -----
From: David thurmond <[log in to unmask]>
To:  [log in to unmask]
Date: Thursday, Jan 19, 2012 04:51:31
Subject: Echo Link and W1AW

>
>
> All,
> 
> I have just downloaded and configured Echo Link, and I have a couple
> of stupid newbie questions.  I know lots of folks on this list use
> Echo Link, so I'd appreciate some help, and please bear with my
> ignorance.
> 
> First, I was hoping to listen to W1AW, since I can't seem to get it on
> the web SDR I use, and I'm still saving for my rig.  I found W1AW on
> the list in the main window, but it says it is in conference and is
> busy.  I understand that W1AW doesn't accept contacts on Echo Link,
> but how does one just listen to it if you cannot connect?
> 
> Second, how does Echo Link behave with JAWS using the same sound card
> for transmit?  I haven't tried to establish a QSO yet, because I was
> afraid JAWS would start jabbering away in the midst of my
> transmission.
> 
> I still have to read through the documentation fully, so perhaps my
> questions will be answered there, but I would appreciate the benefit
> of the experience on this list.
> 
> 73,
> 
> David Thurmond, KK4ADV

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