HI all, in my case, since I am running in sysop mode, and connected to a radio, it is still radio and I enjoy operating that way. I wouldn't want to be tied to the computer but I have used echo link that way while traveling and it was a nice option to be able to check into my local net from back in Michigan! I certainly wouldn't want to replace the 20 meter net with echo link, but as an aditional way to communicate I think it will be a good thing! 73 and 88: J. John Jacques Amateur Radio Station: KD8PC "Where Cat Is, Is Civilization!"