![]() It is up 24/7, so please feel free to use it. If no match is found among the stations currently logged on, EchoLink will say “NOT FOUND”. If a partial call sign is entered, EchoLink will find the first match among the stations currently logged on. ![]() When finished, end with the pound key (#). To enter a call sign (for the Connect by Call or by Call commands), press two digits for each letter and number in the call sign (see above). If the specified node is not among the stations currently logged on, EchoLink will repeat the entered number and say “NOT FOUND”. ![]() To enter a node number (for the Connect or by Node commands), enter the 4-, 5-, or 6-digit node number. 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 connect to N0NOE, you would enter this on your DTMF keypad: C 62 00 62 63 32 # To query N0NOE (status and node #), you would enter this on your DTMF keypad: 07 62 00 62 63 32 # You have to enter a call sign using the numeric keypad as follows: Using a call sign is more difficult than using the node number. Use these commands from your radio when transmitting through an EchoLink node. Looks up a station by its node number, and reads back its call sign and status. Looks up a station by its call sign, and reads back its node number and status. Re-connects to the station that most recently disconnected.Īnnounces the call sign of each station currently connected. If more than one station is connected, disconnects only the most-recently-connected station. Selects an available single-user station at random, and tries to connect to it.ĭisconnects the station that is currently connected. Selects a conference server at random, and tries to connect to it. Selects an available link or repeater (-L or -R) at random, and tries to connect to it. Selects an available node (of any type) at random, and tries to connect to it. EchoLink DTMF Commands CommandĬonnects to a station on the Internet, based on its node number.Ĭonnects to a station on the Internet, based on its call sign. It is that simple!ĭon’t know the node number and no access to the internet? You can also connect to random stations, the last station connected, or even query or connect to a call sign or node. Announce your call sign and that you are clear of EchoLink®. Don’t worry, I have a timeout set so if it does not take, it will timeout. Anything you say will be recorded and replayed to you. When done, press “#” to disconnect. This connects you to the EchoLink test server. Remember to announce your call sign as you are over the air. You will hear that it is attempting to connect, and will hear if successful or not. If you know the numeric node number enter using your keypad. Connect to the station you want (easiest way is by node number) Announce your call sign and that you are connecting to an EchoLink® nodeģ. Tune your transceiver 146.805 negative offset.Ģ. If you are ready to connect to your station, do not have a computer, or are mobile follow these instructions:ġ. * Select “Link Status” to see what links and repeaters are up in the area of interest * Select “Current Login” to see who is currently on (just record the node# of the station you want to talk to) If you have a computer and want to find all the stations currently active, connected to the internet as follows: By far, the easiest is if you know the node number to which you wish to connect. There are several different ways you can use EchoLink®. You use the DTMF tones to do all connecting, querying, and disconnecting. All you need is a transceiver with a DTMF keypad. RepeaterBook lists 34 open, full time repeaters on 2m, 1.25m, 70cm, and 33cm in Missouri that can link you to any of the thousands of other stations WORLDWIDE over the Internet using my station and internet connection. Many thanks to him!)įor licensed hams, EchoLink® opens up new possibilities for communicating around the world with other amateurs. (The following was adapted from a document originally written by Paul, N0NBH.
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