Echolink info
1) Tune to 445.500 MHz (+ offset). Listen before accessing the system since others may be using the repeater. Push and hold your PTT button, then push #, and then * on your DTMF keypad, then release both buttons, to determine if you are in range of the repeater. The repeater will transmit an identification message in response unless someone is connected. Send #08 to see if anyone is connected. If a station is connected, it will come back with the call, if not, you will hear "disconnected".
2) To test the quality of your signal into the repeater and quality of the EchoLink network connection, you may access a test station node (called ECHOTEST) by entering station node number #9999. We recommend that all new users try this test node the first time you try EchoLink to help you become familiar with system use. This node will repeat your transmission back to you so you can hear your transmission quality. Remember to press ## to disconnect when you are done.
3) To make a call, press in your push to talk and hold it while entering #, and then the node number of the person you wish to call or enter a code number from the list below.
4) When it is accepted by the gateway, listen for connection messages.
5) The gateway will acknowledge when the connection is made. Monitor for other traffic because you might connect in the middle of a QSO. If the link is busy, it will say, "system is busy" and then it will disconnect.
6) Wait until you hear the courtesy tone before talking. Just remember to wait about 2 seconds after keying before you start to talk. THIS TIMING IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SUCCESS. This is necessary due to delays in your radio, the repeater, and in the transmission over the internet.
7) Remember that you are on the radio so use proper protocol. Please ID before accessing the system, and ID as normal (at least once per 10 minutes) during a QSO.
8) To end the QSO, transmit ## then you should hear the "disconnected" message.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| #{Node Number} | Enter the 4 or 5 digit Node Number that you'd like to connect to. |
| #* | Station info. Will not play if a station is already connected. |
| #00 | Random connection to Computer User, Link or Repeater |
| #01 | Random connection to Link or Repeater |
| #02 | Random connection to Conference system |
| #06{Node Number} | To check if target node is online |
| #08 | System Status (You'll either hear 'disconnected' or 'connected to ...') |
| #09 | Reconnect to the last connected link. |