Subj : Echo Description
To   : Daryl Stout
From : Nightfox
Date : Mon Sep 18 2017 09:40 am

  Re: Echo Description
  By: Daryl Stout to NIGHTFOX on Sat Sep 16 2017 08:43 pm

 DS> Well, ham radio is much different now than what is was years ago.

 DS> First, the Morse Code requirement for a ham radio license was
 DS> eliminated over 10 years ago. You can still learn it and use it, but you
 DS> no longer have to prove that you know it.

Interesting..  I'd imagine morse code could still be useful to know though.

 DS> Second, for those who are in "antenna restricted environments" (as I
 DS> am), you can operate "internet radio" (much to the angst of the "ham
 DS> radio purists"), with just a computer, headset mic (or a desktop mic and
 DS> speakers), the software, and a Technician Class or higher amateur radio
 DS> license. And, you don't need to worry about radios, power supplies,
 DS> antennas, SWR meters, etc. I check into, or run traffic nets, every
 DS> night of the week.

Interesting.  I am aware of internet radio stations as far as many radio
stations (music & news, etc.) that also broadcast online.  I've also seen a
Shoutcast radio server software which you can use to run your own internet
radio station for playing music etc., but I'm not sure if that's the same as
what you're describing?

 DS> Further information on the hobby...plus study options, exam session
 DS> information, etc. -- is available from a link off my homepage at
 DS> http://www.wx1der.com/hamradio.htm

Thanks.

Nightfox

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