Nope. Hamsphere is an internet chat system with an interface that looks like a radio. Echolink has real radios connected to it and is usable, through a repeater for instance, from your VHF handheld.

*Hi All, Was wondering how the "Weekend Symposium" went? Also, downloaded a software program call "HamSphere" thru "Echo-Link" (Home Page)& was wondering if it does the same things as"Echo-Link"? 73,.Stu (WA2BSS)