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A place to discuss internet linking of radio equipment, such as eQSO, FRN, iRLP, Echolink, and other such systems.
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Okay been a foundation licence user for a few years , trying to get my rig connected to the internet no idea how though , got a baofeng uvb6 any advice ?
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Hi Maybolelistner

Echolink is available as a program for your Computer or as an app for your mobile.
This uses your mobile data, or through your broadband.
It then allows you to connect directly into repeaters or with other hams.
It allows you to select the country so is good for getting around.
Some Hams don't like it as it is not all RF but there are lots of situations where it is good.
You can use your transceiver to go into nodes or some repeaters allow you to connect in then dial up another repeater. It is very versatile.
I hope this helps a little and hasn't confused you to much.
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i'd like to know how long it is before you're excepted into echolink...still haven't had a email
reply for acceptance yet..meaning i can't use it :(
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validation to echolink not valid for foundation license holders? :(
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I foundation licensee can use echolink im an M6 and ive got echolink on my ipad and i use echolink on my local repeater and 2 local internet gateways.

Motorola UHF DP3600,
Golden One 1907,
Baofeng UV5RA+,
Diamond RH771 Antenna,
UHF Stubby Antenna,
Diamond X-30 Antenna,
MASS SPS 250 MK2.

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i'll try again
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Are you wanting to connect your radio to the internet to make a gateway?
Or just use Echolink on your computer.
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I think you can also access Echolink using an 'Echolink enabled repeater' and your Baofeng. If you have some means of producing DTMF tones. There are some apps for iPhone(DTMF Pad) / Android to do this.
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well mines nearly sorted..i didn't get the email to tell me to scan and upload my licence ...now i'd like to know
what i have to do to use my yaesu 7900 and echolink also.
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cracked it i think :?
not :(
can't seem to get the mic to work..all is recognised i can hear them in echolink but when press spacebar
and talk..they obviously can't hear me and i'm baffled :?:
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the bloody headsets no good lol...the mic gain is up 100% and it's just audible..Returns I think :(
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M3's and M6's cant use sysop mode on echolink , roll on my intermediate exam.
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if you can use it with ipad or ipad mini how's does it work?..i downloaded the app but when i try a
test nothing happens {bnghd} no sound playback..i let it access my mic.
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