Papakura Amateur Radio Club
EchoLink Repeater ZL1VK-L
Node No. 6504 on 146.500 Simplex
Introducing EchoLink
EchoLink is software which allows Amateur
Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet, using
voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology. The program enables worldwide connections
to be made between stations, from computer to station, or from computer
to computer.
Current Operating Frequency of the Node 6504
EchoLink station ZL1VK-L is on 146.500 Simplex.
DTMF Functions
In Sysop mode, EchoLink can be configured
to accept commands through the local receiver using DTMF tones. Each command
consists of a sequence of digits (or the special keys *, #, and A through
D).
Operating guide lines
1. Announce your call before using the DTMF
codes to operate the station
2. Wait for the announcement that you are
�connected to node (XXXXX)� before starting your over and check that the
frequency is clear calling CQ etc.
3. Keep overs short with about 3 sec breaks
between overs to allow other stations in and also to hear announcements
from the system
Remember the quality of the QSO on EchoLink
is governed by a lot of factors. The bandwidth speed, the sound card settings,
computer settings at both ends, so not every QSO is going to be perfect.
Depending on the conditions you may get some packet loss and breaks in
communication. As technology improves so will this station.
The table below lists each of the DTMF commands.
| Command |
Description |
Default |
| Connect |
Connects to a station on the Internet, based
on its node number. |
num |
| Connect by Call |
Connects to a station on the Internet, based
on its call sign. |
C+call+# |
| Random Node |
Selects an available node (of any type) at
random, and 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
tries to connect to it. |
02 |
| Random User |
Selects an available single-user station at
random, and tries to connect to it. |
03 |
| Disconnect |
Disconnects the station that is currently
connected. |
# |
| Reconnect |
Re-connects to the station that most recently
disconnected. |
09 |
| Status |
Announces the call sign of each station currently
connected. |
08 |
| Play Info |
Plays a brief ID message. |
* |
| Query by Call |
Looks up a station by its call sign, and reads
back its node number and status. |
07+call+# |
| Query by Node |
Looks up a station by its node number, and
reads back its call sign and status. |
06+num |
More information about Echo Link can be found
at �
http://www.echolink.org
http://www.echolinker.com/
For a list of EchoLink stations can be obtained
at �
http://www.synergenics.com/el/logins.asp
http://www.synergenics.com/el/links.asp
http://home.insightbb.com/~n9yty/
Have fun and enjoy EchoLink
Connect
The default for the Connect command is to
simply enter the 4- 5-, or 6-digit node number to which you wish to connect
To enter a node number (for the Connect or
Query by Node commands), enter the 4-, 5-, or 6-digit node number.
If the specified node is not among the stations currently logged on, EchoLink
will say "NOT FOUND".
Entering Call signs
To enter a call sign (for the Connect by Call
or Query by Call commands), press two digits for each letter and number
in the call sign. (Call Sign DTMF conversion table) The first digit is
the key on which the letter appears (using 1 for Q and Z), and the second
digit is 1, 2, or 3, to indicate which letter is being entered. To
enter a digit, press the digit followed by 0. When finished, end
with the hash key (#).
Call Sign DTMF Conversion Table
| A |
21 |
| B |
22 |
| C |
23 |
| D |
31 |
| E |
32 |
| F |
33 |
| G |
41 |
| H |
42 |
| I |
43 |
| J |
51 |
| K |
52 |
| L |
53 |
|
| M |
61 |
| N |
62 |
| O |
63 |
| P |
71 |
| Q |
11 |
| R |
72 |
| S |
73 |
| T |
81 |
| U |
82 |
| V |
83 |
| W |
91 |
| X |
92 |
|
| Y |
93 |
| Z |
12 |
| 0 |
00 |
| 1 |
10 |
| 2 |
20 |
| 3 |
30 |
| 4 |
40 |
| 5 |
50 |
| 6 |
60 |
| 7 |
70 |
| 8 |
80 |
| 9 |
90 |
|
For example, the letter "K" is entered as "52",
the letter "Q" is entered as "11", and the digit "7" is entered as "70".
Call signs need not be entered in full.
If a partial call sign is entered, EchoLink will find the first match among
the stations currently logged on. If no match is found among the
stations currently logged on, EchoLink will say "NOT FOUND".
e.g. To connect to ZL1AMC by call
Enter
C125310216123#
Examples
To connect to node number 9999:
Enter: 9 9 9 9
EchoLink responds with: "CONNECTING TO CONFERENCE
E-C-H-O-T-E-S-T"
followed by "CONNECTED"
because 9999 is the node number of conference
server "*ECHOTEST*".
To get the status of K1RFD:
Enter: 0 7 5 2 1 0 7 2 3 3 3 1 #
EchoLink responds with: "K-1-R-F-D 1-3-6-4-4
BUSY"
because 13644 is the node number of station
K1RFD, and K1RFD is currently busy.
To connect to a random link or repeater:
Enter: 0 1
EchoLink responds with: "CONNECTING TO K-1-O-F
REPEATER"
followed by "CONNECTED"
because K1OF-R was selected at random. |
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