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Welcome to EchoLink 101

Welcome to EchoLink 101. Presented by Rod Ekholm Jr. KC7AAD Echolink Node Number: 24100. Understanding of VoIP (Voice over IP) Relativity to Amateur Radio Uses of Echolink System Other alternatives using VoIP Technology. Hardware Requirements Using Echolink Resources. Seminar Objectives.

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Welcome to EchoLink 101

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  1. Welcome to EchoLink 101 Presented by Rod Ekholm Jr. KC7AAD Echolink Node Number: 24100

  2. Understanding of VoIP (Voice over IP) Relativity to Amateur Radio Uses of Echolink System Other alternatives using VoIP Technology Hardware Requirements Using Echolink Resources Seminar Objectives

  3. Voice over IP • Encryption and Decryption to and from Analog and Digital Audio - Codec • Ability to transfer audio over IP to specified IP Address • Seemless transition of codec – AD/DA • Vox or COS/COR

  4. The Future of Amateur Radio • CW – Morse Code • AM – Amplitude Modulation • FM – Frequency Modulation • SSB – Single Side Band • Digital – Packet, Pactor, Amtor, RTTY, PSK31, … • VoIP – Voice over IP

  5. Alternatives to Echolink

  6. EchoLink Pros: • Friendly Windows GUI • Usable from Computer OR Radio • Easy configuration for RF Link or Computer user • No Special hardware required Cons: • VOX PTT • No AGC • Not able to Connect and Disconnect to and from Multiple stations ( RF Configuration )

  7. IRLP Pros: COS / COR Activated PTT Indicator LED’s for visual indicators May be more stable the other OS’s Cons: Having to learn new OS Have to have 24/7 connection

  8. EQSO • Multiple Chat Rooms. • Don’t have to be licensed ham to use. • Password Protected Rooms. • RF Links available. • Can run more than 1 VoIP application at once.

  9. Interfaces

  10. Echolink Interfaces VA3TO WB2REM West Mountain

  11. WB2REM • Uses Standard 1/8” Mono Connectors • Easily Re-Programmable PIC Chip for Updates • Nothing too Complex • Nothing Hidden!

  12. West Mountain • Standard 8 Pin Microphone connectors • RJ-45 Modular Connector • Switches on front panel for ON/OFF • Nice installation presentation

  13. VA3TO • Uses Standard Connectors for Interfacing • Small breadboard area for redesigning • Uses readily available components • Indicator Lights for Status of Operation

  14. IRLP • Status Lights for Indication of Activity • Small design for Easy installation into housing • Inputs and Outputs for External devices

  15. Setup • Familiar Look to other Applications • Easy navigation through Menus or Toolbar Icons • Help files as well as newsgroups for support

  16. Controls to help make audio seemless • Point vales given to ensure proper settings every time.

  17. Connection Statistics & Node / User List

  18. Questions??

  19. Thanks for your time and interest!! To find out more about Echolink software, please visit: http://www.echolink.org/el

  20. For more info: Rod Ekholm Jr. KC7AAD Kc7aad@compfun.net http://www.compfun.net/kc7aad Echolink Node Number 24100 444.125MHz ( 100.0 Hz PL ) (509) 468-7057 Presentation By: Rod Ekholm Jr. – KC7AAD October 2002

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