Skype
Moderator: Mike Clay
- EAW
- Posts: 1335
- Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:40 am
- Location: Illinois Nauvoo
- Cardinal Owners: 2005 Cardinal 31RKT
- Skype ID: eaward49
- Location: Illinois Nauvoo
Skype
Does anyone use Skype http://www.skype.com/welcomeback/ for talking or video? I am working towards getting it set up so DW can talk to her DD without killing our cell phone bill.
It looks like this could also be a free way to have virtual rallies among Cardinal RV Club members. Just a thought
It looks like this could also be a free way to have virtual rallies among Cardinal RV Club members. Just a thought
Earnie, Penny, and Roxie
2005 Cardinal 31 RKT with many mods.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab Denali 4WD LB SWR w/DuraMax, 10spd Allison
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." Mark Twain
2005 Cardinal 31 RKT with many mods.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab Denali 4WD LB SWR w/DuraMax, 10spd Allison
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." Mark Twain
- campswithcritters
- exempt member
- Posts: 3417
- Joined: Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:19 am
- Location: Texas Most of the year!
- Cardinal Owners: 2005 34RLT
- Skype ID: campswithcritters
- Location: Texas New Caney (Deceased)
Re: Skype
We use it for voice sometimes and it works well as long as you have a decent wi-fi connection. Find it handy in areas without cell phone coverage in campgrounds with wi-fi.
Bruce & Sharon Full-time since Nov 06
Boogie, & Jack ("the critters")
Boogie, & Jack ("the critters")
- Traveler II
- exempt member
- Posts: 3082
- Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:25 pm
- Location: Minnesota Lindstrom
- Cardinal Owners: 2008 30 TS
- Skype ID: User name: janestonge46 (iChat only)
Skype name: jane-stonge - Location: Minnesota Lindstrom
Re: Skype
We use Skype and I-Chat with our Mac. I-Chat works better, but I find on the road both are hard to use, you really need a good connection. We're in Yuma, AZ right now and are unable to use either one. I'm looking at hooking up to a DSL line, the wi-fi in the park we are in is poor.
Jim & Jane
2014 Ford 350 King Ranch, Trailer Saver BD3 Air Hitch, IS Suspension, Disk Brakes
Nights camped in 2012: 142
Nights camped in 2013: 186
Nights camped in 2014: 185
Nights camped in 2015: 232
Nights camped in 2016: 165
2014 Ford 350 King Ranch, Trailer Saver BD3 Air Hitch, IS Suspension, Disk Brakes
Nights camped in 2012: 142
Nights camped in 2013: 186
Nights camped in 2014: 185
Nights camped in 2015: 232
Nights camped in 2016: 165
- EAW
- Posts: 1335
- Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:40 am
- Location: Illinois Nauvoo
- Cardinal Owners: 2005 Cardinal 31RKT
- Skype ID: eaward49
- Location: Illinois Nauvoo
Re: Skype
I got to talk to a family member today on Skype and it worked pretty good. My wi-fi connection seems a little slow but I had good audio and grainy video with the full screen mode. I bought some Skype credits and had great quality when calling home to check for phone messages.
Earnie, Penny, and Roxie
2005 Cardinal 31 RKT with many mods.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab Denali 4WD LB SWR w/DuraMax, 10spd Allison
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." Mark Twain
2005 Cardinal 31 RKT with many mods.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab Denali 4WD LB SWR w/DuraMax, 10spd Allison
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." Mark Twain
- Mike Clay
- Council, Administrator
- Posts: 13249
- Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:53 am
- Location: Oregon Gresham
- Cardinal Owners: 2016 3850RL Estate
- Skype ID: Mike-Clay
- Location: Oregon Gresham
Re: Skype
Well got my new webcam today plus downloaded skype, have not tried it in the real world yet but the test worked great.
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
My dreams are too big for my wallet
Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
My dreams are too big for my wallet
Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
- EAW
- Posts: 1335
- Joined: Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:40 am
- Location: Illinois Nauvoo
- Cardinal Owners: 2005 Cardinal 31RKT
- Skype ID: eaward49
- Location: Illinois Nauvoo
Re: Skype
Give me a call when you see me on line. Skype user name is eaward49. I'm not sure but we may have to exchange contacts first.
Earnie, Penny, and Roxie
2005 Cardinal 31 RKT with many mods.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab Denali 4WD LB SWR w/DuraMax, 10spd Allison
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." Mark Twain
2005 Cardinal 31 RKT with many mods.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab Denali 4WD LB SWR w/DuraMax, 10spd Allison
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." Mark Twain
- Mike Clay
- Council, Administrator
- Posts: 13249
- Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:53 am
- Location: Oregon Gresham
- Cardinal Owners: 2016 3850RL Estate
- Skype ID: Mike-Clay
- Location: Oregon Gresham
Re: Skype
Well I must say this skype thing is great! Had a call from EAW this morning got to meet him and tonight had a video call from Bruce and Sharon (campswithcritters) Works great! Sure was great to see them again, well sort of anyway.
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
My dreams are too big for my wallet
Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
My dreams are too big for my wallet
Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
- campswithcritters
- exempt member
- Posts: 3417
- Joined: Sat Apr 08, 2006 2:19 am
- Location: Texas Most of the year!
- Cardinal Owners: 2005 34RLT
- Skype ID: campswithcritters
- Location: Texas New Caney (Deceased)
Re: Skype
Great to see folks while talking to them. Mike thanks for the video call! Turns out my Macbook has all the equipment built in so no need for headset or webcam. We need to get more members doing this, it's a great way to stay in touch. Maybe ya'll can guess what my skype name is? Pretty easy to figure out.
Bruce & Sharon Full-time since Nov 06
Boogie, & Jack ("the critters")
Boogie, & Jack ("the critters")
Re: Skype
I just installed the Mac version, and set it up. Hope to try it out soon, at a better hour...
I'm on my work week, so it may be a day or 2. I don't have a good Wi-Fi, so this may be a good test to see how it will work when on the road and not always with the best connection.
I'm on my work week, so it may be a day or 2. I don't have a good Wi-Fi, so this may be a good test to see how it will work when on the road and not always with the best connection.