Hamsphere

Hamsphere is a form of "virtual" amateur radio that uses the internet rather than the ionosphere as the bearer.

It can be ideal for those that cannot erect antennas or get real rigs. such as those in care homes. It may be the only way such people can talk with radio amateurs. The system simulates fading and real HF conditions.

It does not appeal to me.

See http://hamsphere.com/ .