Hi,

I think I mentioned this here once before, but in case I didn't, I 
occasionally use RCForb remote client software to access remote rigs over 
the internet.  I much prefer to use my own equipment, but sometimes 
conditions mandate a different receiver location.  You can access the 
software at
www.remotehams.com.

There is no cost to use the software, but the author would like an 
occasional donation, but it is not required.  If you want to transmit, you 
have to upload an image of your license, but the software works quite well 
and the audio is very good..  The software is not very accessible, but most 
of the ops are willing to help you figure out how many tabs or shift-tabs 
you need to hit to find the transmit button.  The software developer is 
trying to make things better, but, so far, the accessible version doesn't 
work as well as the original version,though it will speak the frequency the 
remote rig is tuned to.

I have one pet peeve that really bugs me.  I will never work DX over a 
remote.  If I contact a prized DX station, the remote station is working 
that DX station, not my station!  The remote rig's call sign should get the 
credit for that contact, not the remote operator.  Other than that slight 
problem, I think that remote operation helps many hams who can't put up good 
antennas do to our over regulated zoning and housing rules.

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]