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OCAPA
Echolink Repeater
Node # 5398
FM
147.210 MHz +
PL 141.3 Hz
This node is owned and
operated by
AD5JN |
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You can connect to stations worldwide with just
DTMF tones with a VHF radio!
(See
http://www.echolink.org to
look up station node numbers.)
The W5MEL OCAPA Repeater is on
147.210 MHz (+ offset) with a PL of 141.3 Hz. This repeater is
located in Oklahoma City, OK. This is an open repeater, and
all are welcome to use it. Feel free to use this repeater as a
normal repeater, but be prepared for someone from anywhere in
the world to connect in the middle of your QSO, and please
welcome them in.
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EchoLink
Instructions
Below is some information about
general commands and how to connect to other nodes using the
EchoLink repeater:
1) Tune to 147.210 MHz (+ offset), PL 141.3 Hz.
Listen before accessing the system since others may be using the link.
Push and hold your PTT button, then push * on your DTMF keypad, then
release both buttons, to determine if you are in range of the repeater.
The repeater will transmit an identification message in response unless
someone is connected. Send 08 to see if anyone is connected. If a
station is connected, it will come back with the call, if not, you will
hear "disconnected".
2) To test the quality of your signal into the
repeater and quality of the EchoLink network connection, you may access
a test station node (called ECHOTEST) by entering station node number
9999. We recommend that all new users try this test node the first time
you try EchoLink to help you become familiar with system use. This node
will repeat your transmission back to you so you can hear your
transmission quality. Remember to press # to disconnect when you are
done.
3) To make a call, press in your push to talk and
hold it while entering the node number of the person you wish to call or
enter a code number from the list below.
DTMF CODE DESCRIPTION
| Node
Number |
Enter the
Node Number that you'd like to connect to. |
| # |
Once
connected, this will Disconnect the link. |
| * |
Station
info. Will not play if a station is already connected. |
| 00 |
Random
connection to Computer User, Link or Repeater |
| 01 |
Random
connection to Link or Repeater |
| 02 |
Random
connection to Conference system |
| 03
|
Random
user (Those with computers) |
| 06 Node
Number |
To check
if target node is online |
| 07
|
Query by
call |
| 08 |
System
Status
(You'll either hear 'disconnected' or 'connected to ...') |
| 09 |
Reconnect
to the last connected link. |
| 00# |
Bulletins, Club Information, Amber Alerts. Homeland Security
issues, etc |
| 00* |
Time |
| 77* |
Node
status |
| 88* |
Help |
| 44* |
Weather
Forecast |
| 99* |
Current
Weather |
| 66* |
Weather
warnings |
| *70* |
ARRL
section summary |
| *71* |
Upcoming
events |
| #72#
(wait 1min then) *72* |
Last 10
ISS APRS
report via Web |
| #73#
(wait 5sec then) *73* |
Last 10
APRS heard
report via AD5JN QTH |
| *99* |
WWV
report |
| More to come! |
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4) When it is accepted by the gateway, listen for
connection messages.
5) The gateway will acknowledge when the connection
is made. Monitor for other traffic because you might connect in the
middle of a QSO. If the link is busy, it will say, "system is busy" and
then it will disconnect.
6) Let the carrier drop before you begin to talk.
Just remember to wait about 2 seconds after keying before you start to
talk. THIS TIMING IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SUCCESS. This is necessary due
to delays in your radio, the repeater, and in the transmission over the
internet.
7) Remember that you are on the radio so use proper
protocol. Please ID before accessing the system, and ID as normal (at
least once per 10 minutes) during a QSO.
8) To end the QSO, transmit # then you should hear
the "disconnected" message.
9) If there is a weather warnings, the repeater will
transmit these every 30 minutes.
10) Club Bullitens or emergency notices will be
transmitted every 30 minutes.
10) If there is priority or emergency traffic,
disconnect and relinquish the repeater for emergency use. |
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Completed Echolink Projects:
DTMF on a backup frequency
Setup Domain
Sysop Web interface
Telephone sysop access via Voice modem
Install TNC for Echolink APRS status
Donate/Register Echolink Software
Upgrade internet service (highest COX speed available)
Buy/install Echotime software has been installed and licensed. Currently it
is configured to speak weather reports, WWV reports and info files.
Buy/Install NeoVoices for better sounding voice
Email Commands
Learn Echolink API
Remove repeaters autopatch codes
Build Echolink Information server with it's own DTMF decoder board
APRS lookup via DTMF
ISS Station heard list
Enhancement Ideas:
Tone Squelch (in repeater)
Increase repeater timeout (for ISS school contacts)
Telephone patch via Skype or Echostation
APRS messaging
Internet query via DTMF
Voice Commands
Current NOAA recordings made available to be replayed on demand
Speed Dial list for most used Conf servers, ie AMSAT
OutBound internet Email
Alpha DTMF routines for data input.
SSTV via Echolink
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