"Alasdair" <mail@bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message
news:dqp433lgflkc4vtg7g5emnnthv01r6otd0@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> I signed up to Skype and find it works, generally, OK. However, when
> I call a local landline number, the called party complains bitterly
> that when she speaks to me, she gets a dreadful echo which is
> distressing her.
>
> She says she can hear me perfectly clearly and I can hear her
> perfectly clearly but I get no echo. I tried reducing my headset
> volume in case the echo was caused by feedback but it made no
> difference.
>
> Any sugggestions?
>
> By the way, I am using Skype version 2.5.0.151
>
> --
> Alasdair.[/color]

This group is generally for VoIP related posts, Skype
isn't VoIP.
However, the latest version of Skype is 3.1.0.152,
so try upgrading. Also, do you use a headset? This
is recommended.
And finally, don't call the lady using Skype.