Echolink / AllStar

The 146.880 repeater can be linked via Echolink or Allstar.

General Guide Lines

1. Listen for a clear frequency before attempting a connection to a remote station.
2. Always announce your Call Sign before sending DTMF Commands to the system.
3. Listen for at least 10 seconds before transmitting after connecting to a remote station.
4. Key your microphone 1 second before transmitting or sending DTMF codes.
5. Leave 3 to 4 seconds between all transmissions.
6. Keep your transmissions short. Less than 90 seconds.
7. Disconnect after your conversation has ended. No monitoring of remote connections.
8. Do not connect then disconnect without at least giving your Call Sign.

Echolink – Node 855562

To Connect: DTMF “#” plus the node number in one transmission.
To Disconnect: DTMF “##”. Be sure connected node is not transmitting before sending any DTMF.

Do not hesitate while dialing. The system may think you have ended your entry.

Use this link to find nodes: http://www.echolink.org/links.jsp
Click on the “Show Links Near” and enter the city and state information, then click “Find”.
Hint: The node with the highest antenna is usually the most popular.

Allstar – Node 45615

To Connect: DTMF “*73” + the node number.
To Disconnect: DTMF “*71” + the node number.  Be sure connected node is not transmitting before sending any DTMF.

Do not hesitate while dialing. The system may think you have ended your entry.

Information about Allstar can be found at https://web-tpa.allstarlink.org/

Connections to reflectors and conference systems are NOT allowed.
They tie up the repeater and are difficult to disconnect because we are a simplex node.