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Echolink is available on the NI4CE system via the KG4YZY/r node
#4429 system.
These rules are put into place to foster appropriate use of Echolink,
without adversely interfering with repeater operation. Here are the most
common guidelines to observe when using the link:
- All part 97 rules must be followed - when you press PTT you are keying
up a 10,000 square mile wide area repeater system - so participate just as
if you were using the repeater locally. All activity on the system is
logged and archived.
- When connecting from a remote link or repeater, ensure that none of
that repeaters courtesy tones or ID's come thru the link. If they do come
thru, then please refrain from using our link till you can resolve the
tones/id issues.
- DTMF codes for outbound dialing usage on the RF side of the link are
restricted to use
only by control operators.
- You are connecting to a very large 5 site repeater system, so when you
key up,
please wait a full second for all the repeaters to come up before you being
to speak so everyone hears your
full comments.
- Before transmitting via Echolink make sure the repeater is not in
use and also clear immediately should emergency or priority traffic need
passed on the
system.
- Take note of our net schedule listed in the menu listing below, there
are many nets you can participate in.
A explanation of how EchoLink is tied into NI4CE from a technology
perspective:
- The KG4YZY/r aka #4429 echolink node runs on a Super Micro 1U rack
server with a 12vdc power supply on Windows 2003 server. The node sits at KG4YZY's
Port Richey repeater site where 146.76 is located.
- Having the Echolink node at the repeater site greatly increases the
audio quality and timing, as the node runs directly connected to the
repeater controller.
- A customized WiMax high speed data link radio
feeds the
site with the internet. This wireless internet system
is powered by a Mikrotik Routerboard and operates in the 5650-5700mhz
Part 97 allocation of amateur spectrum.
- The internet itself is from a private fiber optic
delivered DS3 with generator backup power and hot standby routing
protocol in place from KG4YZY & N4SCF's office. We've maintained EchoLink operation even when
Hurricane Jeanne and Francis went over us, so consider this a hardened
system. The state warning point and hurricane center have frequently monitored our traffic
during disasters via this node.
We hope you enjoy the system. If you have any questions regarding
operations or the system configuration beyond the scope of this page,
drop KG4YZY, the SysOp of the node a
e-mail.
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