Echolink ham radio
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If you are in range of an FM repeater or simplex station equipped with EchoLink, you can use DTMF commands from your radio to access the EchoLink network. You can access EchoLink either with a radio or a computer.
#Echolink ham radio portable
This greatly enhances the range and utility of mobile and portable VHF/UHF-FM stations, and also allows computer-equipped hams to access distant repeaters directly. You can use EchoLink to connect your station (or your computer) over the Internet to other amateurs using the same software, and carry on a voice QSO. Please note that you must hold a valid Amateur Radio license in order to use EchoLinkĮchoLink in an ham radio internet linking technology that allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to connect to one another over the Internet.
#Echolink ham radio software
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Added “Reset to Defaults” button on Setup->Timings tab adjusted numerical validation ranges.(This was only available on Windows XP and below.) Removed “Auto-select mic input” PTT option.Fix for not muting conference audio during playing of Welcome message to newly-connected peer.Option to show timestamps for each message in text-chat window.Removed support for, and mentions of, dial-up networking.Smarter handling of connection message protocol to improve connect reliability after IP change.Option to enable a continous subaudible tone to keep VOX-driven devices keyed consistently throughout each transmission.Added SignaLink (VOX) as a third interface option in Setup Wizards.Clearer labeling of available COM ports in drop-downs for Sysop configuration.Improved inbound/outbound Firewall Tests.Added folder for a “find all” Search function.Added Recent QSOs folder to Explorer View.However, one aspect of Ham radio is technical advancement, and clearly D-Star is technically advanced over EchoLink. Fixed bug with mislabeled audio devices on Audio tab If ham radio is just means to an end, EchoLink is the winner, but cell phone has both beat by a mile (better practical coverage, higher data rate, much higher population coverage, etc).Better sizing/rendering on Windows “large font” and/or high DPI settings.This is a significant change to the audio chain that should result in noticeably better SNR and audio quality. Migrated to 16-bit audio, to match all modern sound cards.New “ Call CQ” feature (also to be rolled out on Mobile app editions), including DTMF code to activate.Updated main window look, with dockable menu bar and selectable visual styles.After a 14-year hiatus, we are pleased to announce that EchoLink for Windows version 2.1 is now available.