Hi Adrian,
You haven't mentioned what type of HF aerial you've put up, 160 mtrs is a good band for inter G contacts during the evening, or 80/40 mtrs during the day. I can be found most evenings on 160 mtrs and can cover the Birmingham area fairly well.
As for echcolink, I'm quite aware of it but I don't want to put it on my creaky old computer, not only that, it's in the main living area, so I don't think the family will appreciate the old man talking to the computer, it's bad enough on the wireless! They'll really think I've tipped over the edge.
If you want to give it a try on Top Band let me know a time and frequency.
73 Paul G4LNA
