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Can a woman blow the shofar during Elul for herself? Can anyone?

Does a woman fulfill the obligation to hear the *shofar* during Elul if she blows it for herself, or is this one of the *mitzvot* where a man (must? should?) perform the action on behalf of others?  For that matter, can *anyone* fulfill the obligation by personally blowing, or do you need to hear someone else?

I have learned, though I don't remember where, that hearing the *shofar* must be in person, not over the phone.  I am wondering about the case where that is not possible, not due to illness (when I think I've learned you would be excused) but because there is no *minyan*.  Can one "self-serve"?  Including women?

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