ZL2SEA-L HF Connected Internet Link

Node Number 200195

This HF Link is used in conjunction with the K1RFD EchoLink^® and the EchoTR Program

The Home of EchoTR & EchoTC
Echo Text Remote & Echo Text Controller

EchoTR (Echo Text Remote)

To go to Download EchoTR Software Click on red Link bellow which will take you to the EchoTR home Page

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Information About This Link

This HF Link can be selected to operate on 160m, 80m, 40m, and 20m bands and is open for all licensed Radio Amateurs using the EchoLink system and who are licensed to used the selected frequencies for the type of licence that you hold. It is important that you operate within the regulations and guidelines for your country so please check before using the system.

Using the link is very easy and simple to use as the commands to change the frequency is done via the text box or using the Free EchoTR program . For help type into the text box type C? and click on the send button and the list of 3 letter instruction codes will appear and frequencies available.

Allow the system time when you send your text commands. When the frequency has changed you will be given a verbal and text indication that the system is ready to use. As you would normally do before calling CQ Listen Listen Listen Just in case the frequency is in use.

Please Note: Your Audio level controls the ALC of the HF radio.
Audio level MUST be strong in Blue and JUST TOUCH YELLOW on PEAKS.

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Access to Connect Required

Due to the possibility of some Amateur Radio Connecting to the ZL2SEA HF Link and operating outside there Amateur Radio Licence, Access to use the ZL2SEA Link is by application. If you have any frequency restrictions on your licence then please read the "What License do I need to Operate the ZL2SEA HF Link?" web page in the link bellow.

If you have “NO Restrictions on Operating in the HF bands” on your Licence then just email me with your call sign and I will be happy to give you access, by applying you confirm that your Licence complies.

Email Nigel ZL2SEA

What License do I need to operate the ZL2SEA HF Link?

Access Permission must be obtained via email before access to link

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How strong should my audio be?


Perfect Audio Level

Please Note: Your Audio level controls the ALC of the HF radio.
Audio level MUST be strong in Blue and JUST TOUCH YELLOW on PEAKS as shown above.

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What Call Sign Should I Use on the HF Link?

If you have a ZL... call signs just use <your call>
If you have a Non ZL call signs just use <your call> / Z L
Example VK4abc / ZL: Note: The HF Link automatically sends a beacon ZL2SEA-L every 15 minutes during your QSO so there is no need to give the link call sign.

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New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters

This HF Link can be used to operate on 160m, 80m, 40m and 20m bands and is open for all licensed Radio Amateurs using the EchoLink system and who are licensed to used the selected frequencies for the type of licence that you hold. It is important that you operate within the regulations and guidelines for your country so please check before using the system.

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The following information is for those users who are NOT using EchoTR software above. i.e. Echolink Iphone users or for manual TXT command control.

How do I get help on what frequencies are available?

To get help on the Commands available and the text command to send via the text box simply enter C? and click on the send button.

Enter the C? = Help

F1? = 160 M Text Commands
F8? = 80 M Text Commands
F4? = 40 M Text Commands
F2? = 20 M Text Commands

FN<nn.nnnn> = Change to freq. nn.nnn MHz: FR?= Frequency Request (Announces current Freq.)
SR? = Signal Report of Rx e.g. S9,S7 etc..

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How do I Changing the frequency of the HF Link Using the Text Chat ?

Option 1 with the “FN” Command

To change to any frequency in the operating range of the link enter FN<nn.nnnn> code into the Text box to change frequency to nn.nnnn in MHz: Examples
FN3.651 = changes to 3.651 MHz
FN14.345 = changes to 14.345 MHz
FN14.3452 = changes to 14.3452 MHz
Note : the mode USB or LSB will automatically change for the band selected

Option 2 with the F1, F8, F4... Short cut Commands

Enter the 3 letter code into the Text box to change frequency
F1? = 160 M text commands as listed
F11 = 1.850 MHz
F12 = 1.875 MHz
F13 = 1.895 MHz
F14 = 1.925 MHz
F15 = 1.945 MHz

F8? = 80 M text commands as listed
F81 = 3.585 MHz
F82 = 3.610 MHz
F83 = 3.650 MHz
F84 = 3.695 MHz
F85 = 3.725 MHz
F86 = 3.755 MHz
F87 = 3.820 MHz
F88 = 3.850 MHz (AM)
F89 = 3.900 MHz
F4? = 40 M text commands as listed
F41 = 7.060 MHz
F42 = 7.075 MHz
F43 = 7.095 MHz
F44 = 7.105 MHz
F45 = 7.125 MHz
F46 = 7.145 MHz
F47 = 7.165 MHz
F48 = 7.185 MHz
F49 = 7.195 MHz
F2? = 20 M text commands as listed
F21 = 14.160 MHz
F22 = 14.165 MHz
F23 = 14.175 MHz
F24 = 14.185 MHz
F25 = 14.215 MHz
F26 = 14.265 MHz
F27 = 14.300 MHz
F28 = 14.315 MHz: F29 = 14.345 MHz


Changing the frequency of the of the HF Radio couldn't be simpler.
As an example as enter F84 in Txt box at bottom right in EchoLink to change the frequency to 3.695 MHz and click on send.
In a short time you will receive a Text and Audio confirmation saying the new frequency is ready to use.
That's it simply listen and call CQ if the frequency is clear.