How do I contact EchoLink?

In the Windows edition of EchoLink, Call CQ can be invoked from the Station menu. If you are running in Sysop mode, mobile and portable RF stations in range of your node can invoke Call CQ via a DTMF command. (The default command is 27, which is the letters C and Q on the dialpad).

Who can use EchoLink?

What can I do with EchoLink? EchoLink allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to connect to one another over the Internet. You can use EchoLink to connect your station (or your computer) over the Internet to other amateurs using the same software, and carry on a voice QSO.

How do I access my EchoLink repeater?

* Connect to http://www.echolink.org .

1. * Select “Current Login” to see who is currently on (just record the node# of the station you want to talk to)
2. * Select “Link Status” to see what links and repeaters are up in the area of interest.
3. Connect.
4. Entering Node Numbers.
5. Entering Call Signs.

What is an amateur radio node?

Amateur radio (or ham) operators within radio range of a local node are able to use DTMF tone generators to initiate a node-to-node connection with any other available node in the world. Each node has a unique 4 digit node number in the range of 1000–8999.

What is a node on EchoLink?

What is an EchoLink Node? Every station logged into the EchoLink system is considered a node, including RF gateways (also called Sysop nodes), conference servers, and individual users who are running software using a microphone and speakers. Each node on the system must have its own unique callsign.

What is EchoLink ham radio?

EchoLink is a computer-based Amateur Radio system distributed free of charge that allows radio amateurs to communicate with other amateur radio operators using Voice over IP (VoIP) technology on the Internet for at least part of the path between them.

How does the EchoLink work?

The EchoLink transceiver is configured to open up only when this tone is received. The advantage of this system is that EchoLink triggers only on a true signal, and ignores incidentals such as courtesy tones and CW IDs.

How do I install EchoLink for Android?

This is a self-extracting installer, which installs the program and the help file. Download this file to your hard drive and then open it to begin installation. After installing, you can run EchoLink from the Programs section of your Start menu, or from your desktop. Download EchoLink for Android from Google Play.

What is the best source of Carrier Detect for EchoLink?

COS from Repeater Receiver: If the node is hard-wired to the repeater controller, the best source of carrier detect is the COS output from the repeater receiver itself — or an equivalent signal from the repeater controller. This ensures that EchoLink transmits to the Internet only when a signal is being received on the input.

How do I validate my EchoLink license?

Proof of license is required for all new EchoLink users. After downloading and installing the software, please run it to register your callsign with the system. Then, to begin the validation process, click here .