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Echolink
Echolink is a program that allows phones and computers to connect to a repeater or simplex radio node, or two repeaters to connect to each other over the internet. The program can run in either Single-User (client) mode or Sysop (server) mode.
Single-User
The Single-User mode is what you need to use to connect your smartphone or computer to a repeater over the internet. It's very useful to check in to nets or connect with other hams when you're out of reach from the repeater.
- The Windows program can be downloaded from the Echolink Download page
- The Android app can be found on Google Play
- The iOS app can be found on the App Store
In addition to downloading the right software, you'll have to validate your callsign with EchoLink to prove that you are licensed. Also see the authentication page for more details.
Sysop
The Sysop mode is used to interface a radio (or repeater) to the echolink system via the internet. The VE7RXZ-R node consists of:
- Kenwood TM-721A dualband radio
- A 4-element 2m yagi antenna pointed towards VE7RXZ
- SignaLink USB unit
- Cevana MiniPC (64GB HD / 4GB Ram) Windows computer
On the left is the Echolink setup, and on the right is VE7HZF's Winlink/APRS setup.
Configuration
Note: There are other configuration settings to look at. The ones shown here are mostly for getting the sound working.
Modem
- For this setup, VE7HZF had to tweak the network settings of his router to allow traffic to find the Echolink computer. See more here.
Windows 10
To configure the Signalink unit properly:
Echolink Program
Note
The first draft of this page was copied over from VE7HZF's site with permission. Please feel free to expend on it.