How do I get on EchoLink?

You can access EchoLink either with a radio or a computer. If you are in range of an FM repeater or simplex station equipped with EchoLink, you can use DTMF commands from your radio to access the EchoLink network.

How do I set up EchoLink?

Set up your device in the Alexa app:

  1. Open the Alexa app .
  2. Open More and select Add a Device.
  3. Select Amazon Echo.
  4. Select Echo Link or Echo Link Amp and follow the setup instructions.

Can I just listen to EchoLink?

No listen-only access: No “SWL” (listen-only) access is permitted. EchoLink is a two-way system by design, and there is no mechanism to validate listen-only stations.

Is EchoLink free?

EchoLink is a computer-based 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.

How do I find my EchoLink node number?

You can look up the node number for any validated EchoLink callsign on the Validation page at echolink.org/validation.

What are EchoLink conferences?

Conferencing With EchoLink. Conferencing refers to EchoLink’s ability to be connected to more than one station at a time over the Internet. Each such station becomes a participant in a conference. It is conventional for participants in a conference to take turns transmitting, in roundtable fashion.

How do I connect my ham radio to my computer?

Two cables are needed to make all connections. A USB cable connects the computer and SignaLink for the audio (soundcard) and a cable to the radio for audio and keying. The cable for the radio is specific to connector type or manufacturer.

Is EchoLink ham radio?

How much does EchoLink cost?

no cost
There is no cost for this service, and it ensures that this system is used only by licensed amateur radio operators. The software is written to run on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows.

Who owns EchoLink?

Chloe Cho – Owner – EchoLink, Llc | LinkedIn.

How do I create a conference in EchoLink?

To enable this feature, go to the Connections tab of the Preferences screen. See Conferencing for details. Some EchoLink users have also set up dedicated conference servers, which are designed specifically to support large, continuous conferences, often dedicated to a particular theme or interest.