Echolink Procedures
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- Published on Saturday, 06 February 2010 16:05
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The Echolink node on the 147.280 repeater can be accessed from a 2 meter radio tuned to the repeater frequency. The station identification code for the N0TRQ-R node is 419465. (To find the identification codes for other stations, see the site http://www.echolinkmap.org. The site provides the ability to locate Echolink nodes using a clickable map.
The Echolink gateway will respond to the following commands using DTMF tones from the radio. The following is a list of the basic commands and functions necessary to use a Echolink node. For a complete list of all commands, seeEcholink Help
| Command | Description | DTMF Code |
|---|---|---|
| Connect |
Connects to a station on the internet, based on its node number. The node numbers can be 4, 5 or 6 digits.
|
nnnnnn |
| Random Node |
Selects an available node (of any type) at random, tries to connect to it.
|
00 |
| Random Link |
Selects an available link or repeater (-L or -R) at random and tries to connect to it.
|
01 |
| Random Conf |
Selects a conference server at random and tried to connect to it..
|
02 |
| Random User |
Selects an available single-user station at random and tries to connect to it.
|
03 |
| Status |
Announces the callsign of each station currently connected.
|
08 |
| Reconnect |
Reconnects to the station that was most recently disconnected.
|
09 |
| Disconnect |
Disconnects the station that is currently connected. If more than one station is connected, disconnects only the most-recently-connected station.
|
# |
| Play Information |
Plays a brief ID message. |
*
|
To establish a Echolink connection, perform the following steps:
- It is recommended that you first identify your station on the repeater and that you are attempting Echolink operation.
- Optionally, you can determine if the Echolink gateway is operational by keying a "*" DTMF tone. The gateway node will respond with status information.
- Key the four or five digit station code for the station or repeater that you wish to link to.
- After a few seconds delay, the Echolink node will respond with a "Connected" message if the link was successful. If the link was not successful, key a "#" to disconnect the gateway node.
- Following a successful connection, announce your presence on the linked repeater by calling CQ, etc.
- During a QSO using linked repeaters, let the 147.280 repeater tail completely drop before transmitting to avoid any timeout problems.
- At the end of the QSO, disconnect the link by keying a "#" DTMF tone. The Echolink gateway will respond with confirmation that the link has been disconnected.
| Accessing Echolink From Your Computer |
Perform the following the access a Echolink station or repeater from your computer.
- Download and install the iLink user program from the Echolink web site..
- Verify that you have a microphone properly connected to your computer and the the microphone input volume level is properly adjusted.
- Connect to the internet and run the Echolink user program.
- Select a station or repeater to link to from the displayed Echolink station link.
- Once connected, use the Enter key or spacebar to toggle between transmit and receive.
