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How to Access an Echolink Repeater

Using the EchoLink network, amateur radio operators, also known as hams, can talk around the world using their regular hand-held or mobile VHF and UHF radios. The EchoLink network connects amateur radio repeaters (relay stations) and reflectors (conference bridges) by using Internet connections for connection control and voice transmission. Hams access a connected repeater and use it as a gateway to the EchoLink network.

Things You'll Need

Radio with DTMF (Touch Tone) pad
Local EchoLink repeater access information
EchoLink node/reflector list

Instructions

By Radio
- 1
  Set your radio to the frequency and tone squelch code if any of the repeater you are using for EchoLink access.
- 2
  Listen for a clear frequency, announce your call sign and say that you are using the EchoLink connection.
- 3
  Enter the EchoLink access code, if any, and the destination node number which may be four to six digits.
- 4
  Listen for a confirmation or failure message, then use the remote connection or close the connection and try again later.
- 5
  Close the connection by pressing the pound (#) sign.
- 6
  Say your call sign and announce that you are clear of the EchoLink connection.

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