Hook up radio echolink

Ok, so we already know how amazing ham radio is for off roaders. This magical program is, of course, EchoLink. And we are going to discuss what it is, why it is useful, and then how to set it up and use it. To skip to the How To section, Click Here!

EchoLink allows licensed Amateur Radio stations to connect to one another over the Internet. 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. You can access EchoLink either with a radio or a computer. First, download the software from this Web site. You will be asked to provide your callsign and e-mail address. Then, install the software on your PC, be sure you have a good Internet connection 56k modem or better , and start it up to register your copy of the software.

Work the world with EchoLink! This application has spread rapidly among the ham community and is today used by over , amateur radios in countries, with more than hams online at any time! How can we explain such a success so rapidly? We have first to understand how works Echolink. It is this RF Linking that makes the difference between Echolink and software simulating ham communication like HamSphere to name a good one that is limited to Internet linkings.

There are two different features of these rigs that make them useful for EchoLink operation:. Specific questions about this equipment should be addressed to Kenwood, or to your dealer. However, the FAQ below is being provided as a guide to getting these radios up and running with the EchoLink software. Instead, this feature is intended to be used by mobile stations when contacting a node over the air.