If you have some other type of firewall, including software firewalls such as norton internet security, you will still need to take extra steps to allow the echolink software to work correctly. Best bet is to connect to an external antenna away from the computerinterface. This is necessary to keep out unauthorized unlicensed users. There are some issues from the general noise levels present on hf and made worse by their. This stops unwanted ids on the echolink which is a desirable feature. Please note that you must hold a valid amateur radio license in order to use echolink. If you are unable to use dvd media, you may request the software on a three 3 cd set. I ended up getting a kenwood on ebay and a donners digital interface. Level shift andor logic sense may need to be addressed. By peter g4kqu digital communication modes represent one of the fastest growing areas of interest in amateur radio, with the past decade seeing many developments.
Over the past few years data modes like sstv and psk31 have become popular. Wouxun two way radios baofeng tyt usa dealer kgudv1p ham radio dual band ht lowest price fast shipping buy online wouxun chargers, antennas, parts, software and cables. It cuts down the mic gain when strong audio is used. A dvd of the rigblaster software collection is the standard media. Echolink interface test radio kenwood tk709 connected to echolink interface. Available in shielded heavy duty enclosure with led indicators for power, activity, ptt tx and dtmf. So with this you do the alignment of the transmittet hf. This includes traditional modes such as rtty, sstv and cw to name a few, as well as modes like psk31, ft8, jt65, wspr, winmor and echolink.
Echolink is a computerbased amateur radio system distributed free of charge that allows radio amateurs to communicate with other amateur radio operators using voice over ip voip technology on the internet for at least part of the path between them. Wouxun wxusb black cable discontinued, no longer supported. At first my little baofeng stood indoors in its cradle and was transmitting one 1 watt and coverage was very local. I used one of my wouxun radios as the echolink interface because the. Simply set the software transmit audio controls as described in the. When the adapter arrived i began, i put my adapter in an available usb port on my computer, and connected my baofeng uv5r, after that i set the echolink software up in sysop mode, with a little help from frank. Works great on echolink, eqso and other voip software. Therefore, at this time, we are no longer routinely approving new conference server requests. Your destination, selected from a list in the software, can be any. Tigertronics signalink usb this is a usb device that functions as an external sound card, with voxcontrolled ptt, so no connections to your computers sound card or serial port are required.
Echolink is primarily used for repeater applications but can be used on any radio with a computer and a sound card interface. Fully assembled and enclosed, fully isolated interface designed expressly for ilinkecholink. I rarely use it since the anytone is compatible with chirp, which i find more intuitive and stable. Echolink for dummies ne8k daniel burk simplex channel 145. Echolink software allows licensed amateur radio stations to communicate with one another over the internet, using streamingaudio technology. But a reboot is still in order, then look at that software closer, to find. If its intended as an input to the echolink interface, then it.
I used my kenwood ts790 as the radio, and a surplus audio mixer for the interface. However, to ensure security, we will only send a reminder to the email address you provided. Echopcuser is a simple to use add on for the pc user which is used in conjunction with the echolink program. Works as interface with all soundcard based software such. If you have a valid amateur radio license, you can use echolink to have qsos all over the world without the worry of antennas or power. The idea of the program is to provide some of the many features of echolink into and easy and controllable interface for the pc user. Each user of echolink must validate their call sign and identity in order to create an account. Simple radio ptt to computer interface circuits echolink. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday aug 21 2009, and till today transceiver to pc interface for echolink has been followed for a. Amtor, psk31, and echolink, or explore newer modes like mt63, winmor, wspr. Selfextracting windows software sent with board to adjust levels and functions.
The key contains all install images for echolink, fldigi and supporting programs as well as some rig control software and the drivers for the trendnet serial adapter. Just make sure there is no rf in the neighborhood of the interface. Echolink interface issues continued i have used both methods on 900 mhz, i have a dedicated uhf simplex link between a va3to echolink interface and the remote repeater. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. The txd line from the module goes to the ring of the 2. The echolink program must be installed for this add on to work.
To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. The actual developer of the free software is synergenics, llc. On my uhf repeater, i am using a bit more complicated and more flexible approach. Setup is as easy as installing the software, and connecting a transmitter and receiver to the pcs sound card. The program runs alongside echolink and other addons. The main category is echolink allows ham operators to communicate via the internet that is about echolink related web sites links. Rt systems works closely with the manufacturer to provide software that handles the features of the radio safely. I ordered the advanced repeater systems usb echolink adapter on tuesday and had it on friday. West mountain radio rigblaster nomic usbserial complete. I was making connections with it in less than 10 minutes. Users of the echolink system need to comply with the fcc regulations while using the system. Type the node number to attempt to connect to that node. The interface for the tyt and anytone looks identical and programming channels are also the same. Simple radio ptt to computer interface circuits sstv, psk31, rtty, cw, echolink, eqso etc.
Software control for icom radios with civ interface. Anytone at5888uv programmer anytone wouxun has a very similar programming software to the tyt. A large number of echolink conference servers with excess capacity are already online. Rt systems advanced radio programming software and usb cable kit for wouxun radios. Echolink interface circuit cos input is driven by controller ptt out and interface circuit ptt drives controller cos input. More than that, the user interface is lacking and doesnt make it fun to use. The transmitter can be controlled by vox, or connected to the com port with an interface such as the rigblaster from west mountain radio. This paper covers the basic settings necessary to configure echolink for an hf radio connection. In addition to allowing me to access echolink, it allows anyone who can reach my station via simplex to access echolink as well. The echolink installer is commonly called echolink. With all the being said, setting up a simplex link is what the echolink software written to do. This ground breaking innovation delivers optimum performance while eliminating the need to attach to your. Choose the software linked below that matches your radio manufacturer and model.
Eth033 echolink everything ham radio a ham radio blog. The repeater controller has 2 ports one for the repeater, one for the rf link. In september 2004, i set up an echolink link to cover the east mesa area. But i still needed a better way than vox to key the radio. The usb radio interface adapters utilizes a highperformance 7. Home made adapter to use a wouxun ht with a singalink usb to perform digital communications.
Interfaces support and faqs help files news and tips vanity node numbers conference servers routers and firewalls current logins link status. If you own one of these devices and are a validated echolink user, you can access the echolink system from nearly anywhere where wifi or cellular networking is available. If possible, please try to make use of existing conference servers, or make use of the conferencing feature in the echolink software under your existing callsign. Request password reminder if your callsign is already validated for echolink, but you have forgotten your password, you can ask to have the correct password emailed to you. Remember, the node is the special transceiverinterfacecomputer echolink station, not the repeater. When ordering online, in the comments section of the order form, type in request 3 cd set. The unit is well made, the supplied setup instructions made it a snap to setup. Since i have a baofeng and a couple wouxuns sitting around here collecting dust a lot, and my other interfaces are busy at this time, i decided to order one of these. Echolink software is a free download and easy to install. Echostation has been fully tested with each of the three models of rigblaster. Powerwerx wxrsm heavy duty remote speaker microphone for wouxun and anytone radios. If a link radio is used as simplex node or as a repeater user, the echolink interface is straight forward.
Virtually all sound card digital and voice modes are supported by the signalink usb. The dongle i used for the ic910h is an even cheaper, more basic one than the daffodil and i had purchased it to make an interface for my echolink node. The most popular versions among the program users are 2. The rt systems software handles all the details through an easy to use interface that saves you time and energy. Version 7band 999 channel dualband handheld amateur radio. Hopefully it will also be good enough for 1200baud aprs packet using the. Once again tigertronics sets the pace in digital operating. Echolink software is offered free of charge to licensed amateur radio operators worldwide, for amateur radio use only. Jochen configuration echolink german amateur radio linkstation loc. Echolink interfacing for repeater use packet radio. Usb and serial port echolink interfaces advanced repeater systems offers several echolink interfaces. If you are expecting to set up echolink in sysop mode, you will need a special interface device which connects your radio equipment to your computer. Echolink for android is an edition of the echolink software that runs on an android smartphone or tablet.
Anytone at5888uv programmer anytonewouxun has a very similar programming software to the tyt. The mic input limiter is a simple to use windows xp utility that allows the sysop of a repeater link or pc user to try and control the audio going into their node link. Microham usb interface ii includes full optical isolation of all control. If youre talking about a uv5r, it uses the handmikespeaker connections for a kenwood same as wouxun, too. This system has worked for the last year and a half without any problems. Discussion in echolinkirlp tech board started by kd2ait, dec 12, 2012. The new signalinktm usb sound card radio interface combines the legendary. Here is a list of echolink repeaters available for use in essex. This feature also might not work with more restrictive firewalls such as the type found in offices and businesses. The kc5our nodes computer decoded the voip signal and passed it to the. Wouxun standard capacity 1700 mah liion battery pack. Theres no longer any need to use the the buttons and knobs of the radio to program channels and other set menu items. Youd feed it possibly with inversion andor buffering to the ptt input to your transceiver.
Unfollow echolink interface to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Then, install the software on your pc, be sure you have a good internet connection. Find wouxun kguv920r rigs and spare parts on ebay find the wouxun. I am considering perhaps purchasing a cheap baofeng handheld to use for an echolink station. Echolink users should use the same operating procedures used on the air for echolink. It was designed by jonathan taylor, a radio amateur with call sign k1rfd the system allows reliable worldwide connections to be made between. Alternately, the collection of software programs may be individually downloaded here. I have tested it on my baofeng, tyt, and wouxun radios and have not had any. If i were to shut down echolink i activate the normal id of the repeater on 2 meters and the link system with the controller. There are several variations of cp2102 boards available. The gnd line from the module goes to the sleeve of the 2. About transceiver to pc interface for echolink the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Transceiver to pc interface for echolink resource detail. Load, run and setup echolink software on your computer and youre done.
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