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How to use IRLP
To use the IRLP node follow these
instructions
1. Identify yourself appropriately on
the local node (for example: VK2??? accessing IRLP) and then
enter the node number you wish to connect to with your DTMF keypad
on your transmitter (for example: to connect with node
number 6625 in Coffs Harbour NSW you would key your
radio then press 6625, then unkey).
2. You may receive a
few seconds of dead-air – do not be concerned, this is normal. When
the connection is confirmed the voice ID of the destination node
will be transmitted back to you.
3. Once connected
wait a while before transmitting. It is very possible that
you may connect in the middle of another conversation already in
progress.
4. Identify your presence on the repeater and
attempt to make your contact. Or you may say “This is VK2???
calling CQ, is anyone available for a contact”.
5. When
finished talking or if there is no response announce to your call,
key up your transmitter and enter 73 on your DTMF keypad to drop the
link.
Remember to always wait for about 2-3 seconds after
keying up your transmitter to begin talking when using IRLP. There
is a delay and the first part of your transmission will be cutoff
otherwise.
To obtain a list of
the IRLP nodes worldwide that are available for contact, please
visit:
http://status.irlp.net.
For more information
about IRLP please visit:
www.irlp.net.
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