EchoLink node 38985 and operation on the W4AES RepeaterEcholink node# 38985 (WD4HIM-L)
As of 11-28-06 EchoIRLP has been installed to ensure that no cross linking can take place between Echolink and IRLP and to make use of only one computer and radio. EchoIRLP will allow only access to one system at a time either Echolink or IRLP.
For NORMAL repeater use I usually leave the repeater in setup code 332 (monitor mode non-cross linking and short hang time). Monitor mode allows internet monitoring without local traffic being sent out over the internet. EchoIRLP access mode (331) allows conversation with Echolink/IRLP remote users. Use of a 103.5 hz tone is required to access the repeater.
When using Echolink system the operator should first ID and say something like "N4XYZ Accessing EchoLink" then the operator should be sure the Repeater is in internet mode by sending DTMF 331 and wait for the "OK" in CW to confirm, then send DTMF tones 411 for info on the link status or click on the STATUS link above. After that if it's not connected you can send the Echolink node number or conference server number you want to connect to, prefix it with an asterisk "*" (ie. *9212). After connecting the node to another node or reflector the station should key his/her microphone for 2 seconds before speaking, this gives other Repeaters time to come up on air. Be sure to leave a pause between transmissions to allow others to break in.
When the operator is done using the EchoLink node he/she should use DTMF "73" to disconnect from the node or reflector. If you do not hear the goodbye message from the node or reflector you are still connected and should try and send DTMF "73" again. After disconnecting from the node/reflector the operator should again ID and say something like "N4XYZ clear with EchoLink". This lets other operators of the system know you are turning the repeater back to local operations. This node is set to handle 6 multiple connections from incoming stations so in effect it can be a mini conference room.
Check the Echolink current logins status page for more info on who is online. Click here for more info on Echolink. Any questions email me at or call me on the repeater.
Visit the Echolink current logins page for a list of available stations to connect to. I try and leave the repeater connected to various IRLP reflectors in monitor mode at different times of the day since it doesn't get much use. If you need to use Echolink and no one else is using it, disconnect the current connection with DTMF "73".
If you want to try something new check out this Yahoo Group, it is called rtpDir. It is a way of using Echolink and IRLP simlar to EchoIRLP. Only Echolink is useable from the keyboard or radio, IRLP is a radio only access mode. EchoIRLP is a radio only method. I don't know that much about it but it seems to work well from the users I have talked to using it.
Visit the status links below if you would like to see who is active and their node numbers on Echolink.
W4AES Repeater Pictures page.
Echolink Main page.
Echolink Active Links and Repeaters list.
Echolink Active Logins - All.
Echolink Map of Echolink stations.
Yahoo Echolink group
Yahoo EchoIRLP group
UCF Wiki on Echolink.
Test your Voip quality at TestYourVoip.com.
NHRC Repeater Controllers
Misc Links:
KC4ZPL 18 Wheeler Web Cam EchoLink node 24309
W3VLG 18 Wheeler Web Cam
N2HLT Repeater System Echolink Node 198920 (13 linked repeaters)
WB2JPQ Western New York Inter-Link System
WA6TWF Super System
WA6TWF Super System - NHRC repeater controler Users Group page
WB2HWW Repeater System New York
N6ICW Repeater System FRC - Florida Repeater Council
Enjoy the repeater changes that have been made so far.
...73 Bruce WD4HIM.
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