Information for ECHOIRLP NODE #373452

EchoLink® software allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet, using voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology.  The system allows worldwide connections to be made between stations, or from computer to station, greatly enhancing Amateur Radio's communications capabilities.  There are more than 200,000 validated users worldwide — in 162 of the world's 193 nations — with about 4,000 online at any given time.

The Echolink ID of our repeater here in Port Aranas is #373452

In order to make a connection to another Echolink node you will need to know its Echolink Node number. You can find more information on Echolink Nodes by going HERE.

You will need a radio that is capable of sending DTMF tones in order to control the IRLP Node.

Here is how to use the IRLP System.

1. Your radio must be set to use the KG5BZ Repeater on 145.290 with a tone of 110.9

2. LISTEN to the repeater output frequency for at least a few minutes to make sure no one is using it, once you are sure then key your mic and give your callsign and the words "Accessing Node" or something similar to let other users know what you intend to do.

3. Key your mic again and PRESS # followed by the the ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER (for example #373452) using your DTMF Keypad then unkey. You should hear the node connect to the remote node you have chosen and you will hear the welcome greeting. If you receive an error message then try another node number as the one you tried may not be working correctly. Pressing the # Key before dialing the node number lets the system know you want to make an Echolink call instead of an IRLP call.

4. Once connected LISTEN for a short time to make sure there isnt a conversation in progress on the remote node you connected to.

5. Key your mic and PAUSE for about 1 second before you begin talking, this is very important and you should pause at the start of every over so that the delays do not cut off the first part of your transmision at the remote side.

6. To end your connection with the remote node key your mic and enter 73. You should hear the goodbye message from the remote node.

7. Thats all there is to it !! if you want to call another node then go ahead, if not then give your call sign and announce that you are 'clear' or something similar to let other users know that the repeater is free for use again.

For more information about Echolink you can check out the pages at echolink.org