If no such station is already waiting when you call CQ, EchoLink will Each node calling CQĬhooses a set of preferences such as language spoken and node type, and then automatically connects with any other node that isĪlso calling CQ at the same time with matching preferences.
Introduced in EchoLink for Windows version 2.1 and the latest iOS and Android editions, the Call CQ function is a quick way to be matched up with another station also seeking an EchoLink connection. There are thousands of EchoLink nodes online around the world, but sometimes it can be hard to find another station seeking a QSO.
Stations currently logged on, EchoLink will say "NOT FOUND".Home Take a Tour Download Validation Interfaces Support and FAQs Help Files Call CQ! News and Tips Vanity Node Numbers Conference Servers Routers and Firewalls Current Logins Link Status If a partial call sign is entered, EchoLink will find the first match among The letter "Q" is entered as "11", and the digit "7" is entered as "70". When finished, endįor example, the letter "K" is entered as "52", ToĮnter a digit, press the digit followed by 0. The key on which the letter appears (using 1 for Q and Z), and the secondĭigit is 1, 2, or 3, to indicate which letter is being entered. (Call Sign DTMF conversion table) The first digit is Or Query by Call commands), press two digits for each letter and number
To enter a call sign (for the Connect by Call If the specified node is not among the stations currently logged on, EchoLink Query by Node commands), enter the 4-, 5-, or 6-digit node number. To enter a node number (for the Connect or Simply enter the 4- 5-, or 6-digit node number to which you wish to connect The default for the Connect command is to More information about Echo Link can be foundįor a list of EchoLink stations can be obtained Looks up a station by its node number, and Looks up a station by its call sign, and reads Re-connects to the station that most recentlyĪnnounces the call sign of each station currently Selects an available single-user station atĭisconnects the station that is currently Selects a conference server at random, and Or -R) at random, and tries to connect to it. Selects an available link or repeater (-L Selects an available node (of any type) at CommandĬonnects to a station on the Internet, based The table below lists each of the DTMF commands. As technology improves so will this station. The bandwidth speed, the sound card settings,Ĭomputer settings at both ends, so not every QSO is going to be perfect.ĭepending on the conditions you may get some packet loss and breaks inĬommunication. Remember the quality of the QSO on EchoLink Keep overs short with about 3 sec breaksīetween overs to allow other stations in and also to hear announcements
“connected to node (XXXXX)” before starting your over and check that theģ. Announce your call before using the DTMFĢ. Each commandĬonsists of a sequence of digits (or the special keys *, #, and A throughġ. To accept commands through the local receiver using DTMF tones.
In Sysop mode, EchoLink can be configured To be made between stations, from computer to station, or from computerĬurrent Operating Frequency of the Node 6504ĮchoLink station ZL1VK-L is on 146.500 Simplex. The program enables worldwide connections Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet, using
The program enables worldwide connections to be made between stations, from computer to station, or from computer to computer.Ĭurrent Operating Frequency of the ZL1VK-L EchoLink station is on 146.500 FM Simplex.ĮchoLink is software which allows Amateur 1 Great South Road, Papakura.ĮchoLink Node 6504 ZL1VK-L on 146.500 Simplex EchoLink is software which allows Amateur Radio stations to communicate with one another over the Internet, using voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology.