Home
Favorite Links
N5API UNT Repeater
N5API VoIP Systems
Technical Info
The Shack

N5API Link EchoLink Node #223309 Operating on 145.535 MHz Simplex PL Tone 141.3

 

 

N5API-L EchoLink Node

 

I have constructed an EchoLink simplex node at my parent's house in Orleans, Massachusetts.  It is online daily between the hours of 7am and 11pm, and is available for all amateurs to use.  User control codes for the node are listed below. 

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

 

 

Node Technical Specs

• Node Radio:  Icom IC-2200H

• Output Power:  25 Watts

• Antenna:  Diamond X30 (3dBi gain on 2m)

• Antenna Height:  25' AGL (~50' ASL)

• Coax Type:  RG-8

• Coax Length:  50 feet

• Node Computer:  Pentium I 333Mhz, 128MB RAM

• Internet Connection:  DSL (3Mbps download, 768Kbps upload)

 

Node Commands

Command Description	DTMF Sequence
To check the status of the system (The system will respond with either "connected", or "not connected"; no response if disabled)	08
To connect to a node	node number
To disconnect from a node	#
To disconnect all connected stations	# #
To re-connect to the last node dialed	09
To check the status of a specific node (If a node is active and available, the system will respond with the callsign of the polled node)	06 (followed by node number)

 

Station DTMF Shortcuts

Station	Location / Description	DTMF Sequence
*NEW-ENG*	New England Network Conference Server	C0
K1PBO-R	Dennis, MA 146.955 Repeater	C1
N1YHR-R	Falmouth, MA 147.375 Repeater	C2
W1PY-R	Brewster, MA 147.255 Repeater	C3
W1FC-L	Martha's Vineyard, MA 147.345 Repeater	C4
KB1NCJ-R	Plymouth, MA 147.315 Repeater	C6
W1EAV-L	Marion, MA 147.540 Simplex	C7

 

*N5API*	N5API Conference Server	B1
*CARE_HUB*	Care Hub Conference Server	B2

 

Automatic Connection Schedule

 

The node is currently configured to automatically connect to certain stations at specific times.  This is done to increase potential QSO opportunities, as well as to give local users the opportunity to participate in nets and other regularly scheduled events. 

 

An automatically connected station may be disconnected at any time via the standard disconnect command (#).  If you disconnect an automatically connected station, please restore the connection when you are done using the system (see the list of station shortcuts for help with this.)

 

The connection schedule is as follows:

• Weekdays from 8am to 4pm: *CARE_HUB* conference (a group of RF links and repeaters nationwide)

• Daily from 6pm to 11pm: *N5API* conference

 

Tips, Tricks, and General Etiquette

 

• Please remember to ID before sending any DTMF commands. 

 

• Please check to see if the link is already connected before connecting to another station; use the 08 command to see who is connected.

 

• When transmitting, pause for at least two seconds before speaking (otherwise “clipping” of your first word or two may occur.)

 

• Be sure to use the official ITU phonetic alphabet (especially when talking with foreign hams; it’ll save a lot of confusion.)

 

 

---

 

Useful Links...

• EchoLink Proxy Server List - Useful when traveling or when you can't open the correct ports in your firewall.

• Other Local EchoLink RF Nodes - Lists other active EchoLink RF Nodes in the area.

• EchoLink Home Page - Find out more about the software, how it works, or get your own copy.