Yes I would say the same. I have talked to hams from England, Chicago, Trinadad and one other I dont remember off hand. I have there QSL cards though all were licenced hams in there areas. One the one from england it was the only way now that he was able to talk to others due to him living in a small fishing villege where he fishes for crab and lobster as there is also antenna restrictions and the houses on practically on top of one another. I still think its a very cool thing to have. As you can also use your iphone or andriod phone to talk as well just not as clear as your computer.
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