I hadn’t tried Echolink before, but decided last night I’d do what I needed to do to get it running. After editing three firewalls, adjusting a bunch of parameters, and more, I finally got it running … at least one one platform.

I downloaded Echolink for Windows and EchoMac for my Macintosh. I got both to work, but the only contacts I was able to make were on Windows. I still can’t figure out why EchoMac isn’t making contacts, if for no other reason than the fact that the Windows version is running in a Virtual Windows environment on my Mac laptop!

No matter though, I spoke to New Zealand (ZL1SLO), Croatia, Netherlands, and Portland Oregon (KB7WUK). This is great. It looks like I’ve got something more to try out and find new ways to use it. I wonder if this might be a good way to talk to students when I teach the HF Digital Course? Interesting idea!