I felt that EchoLink was a good program for hams who couldn't get on the air because they live in areas with CCR's, etc. This new program just blows me away. It's not "ham radio", but check this out. Unbelievable. Download for a 60 free day test.  Go to "register". It's kind of scary. 
 
Bill Sawders, K7ZM
ARRL Vice Director
Northwestern Division