Once again tigertronics sets the pace in digital operating. In september 2004, i set up an echolink link to cover the east mesa area. Echolink software is a free download and easy to install. Then, install the software on your pc, be sure you have a good internet connection. A large number of echolink conference servers with excess capacity are already online. I ended up getting a kenwood on ebay and a donners digital interface. Simple radio ptt to computer interface circuits echolink. Rt systems advanced radio programming software and usb cable kit for wouxun radios.
Software control for icom radios with civ interface. The most popular versions among the program users are 2. In addition to allowing me to access echolink, it allows anyone who can reach my station via simplex to access echolink as well. The dongle i used for the ic910h is an even cheaper, more basic one than the daffodil and i had purchased it to make an interface for my echolink node. If possible, please try to make use of existing conference servers, or make use of the conferencing feature in the echolink software under your existing callsign. This includes traditional modes such as rtty, sstv and cw to name a few, as well as modes like psk31, ft8, jt65, wspr, winmor and echolink. If youre talking about a uv5r, it uses the handmikespeaker connections for a kenwood same as wouxun, too. Setup is as easy as installing the software, and connecting a transmitter and receiver to the pcs sound card. The mic input limiter is a simple to use windows xp utility that allows the sysop of a repeater link or pc user to try and control the audio going into their node link. Usb and serial port echolink interfaces advanced repeater systems offers several echolink interfaces. I ordered the advanced repeater systems usb echolink adapter on tuesday and had it on friday. Works great on echolink, eqso and other voip software. Echolink is a computerbased 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. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models.
Level shift andor logic sense may need to be addressed. There are some issues from the general noise levels present on hf and made worse by their. West mountain radio rigblaster nomic usbserial complete. If you are expecting to set up echolink in sysop mode, you will need a special interface device which connects your radio equipment to your computer. I rarely use it since the anytone is compatible with chirp, which i find more intuitive and stable. Therefore, at this time, we are no longer routinely approving new conference server requests.
Your destination, selected from a list in the software, can be any. A dvd of the rigblaster software collection is the standard media. When ordering online, in the comments section of the order form, type in request 3 cd set. This ground breaking innovation delivers optimum performance while eliminating the need to attach to your. Echopcuser is a simple to use add on for the pc user which is used in conjunction with the echolink program. The txd line from the module goes to the ring of the 2. Request password reminder if your callsign is already validated for echolink, but you have forgotten your password, you can ask to have the correct password emailed to you. Load, run and setup echolink software on your computer and youre done.
At first my little baofeng stood indoors in its cradle and was transmitting one 1 watt and coverage was very local. I used one of my wouxun radios as the echolink interface because the. Available in shielded heavy duty enclosure with led indicators for power, activity, ptt tx and dtmf. The gnd line from the module goes to the sleeve of the 2. Echolink interface issues continued i have used both methods on 900 mhz, i have a dedicated uhf simplex link between a va3to echolink interface and the remote repeater. The program runs alongside echolink and other addons. Tigertronics signalink usb this is a usb device that functions as an external sound card, with voxcontrolled ptt, so no connections to your computers sound card or serial port are required. Echolink for dummies ne8k daniel burk simplex channel 145. Anytone at5888uv programmer anytone wouxun has a very similar programming software to the tyt.
The key contains all install images for echolink, fldigi and supporting programs as well as some rig control software and the drivers for the trendnet serial adapter. I have tested it on my baofeng, tyt, and wouxun radios and have not had any. Home made adapter to use a wouxun ht with a singalink usb to perform digital communications. Type the node number to attempt to connect to that node. On my uhf repeater, i am using a bit more complicated and more flexible approach. Echolink software allows licensed amateur radio stations to communicate with one another over the internet, using streamingaudio technology. But i still needed a better way than vox to key the radio. Jochen configuration echolink german amateur radio linkstation loc.
Version 7band 999 channel dualband handheld amateur radio. Youd feed it possibly with inversion andor buffering to the ptt input to your transceiver. Best bet is to connect to an external antenna away from the computerinterface. If you own one of these devices and are a validated echolink user, you can access the echolink system from nearly anywhere where wifi or cellular networking is available. Our builtin antivirus checked this download and rated it as 100% safe. If its intended as an input to the echolink interface, then it. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. It was designed by jonathan taylor, a radio amateur with call sign k1rfd the system allows reliable worldwide connections to be made between. Fully assembled and enclosed, fully isolated interface designed expressly for ilinkecholink.
I used my kenwood ts790 as the radio, and a surplus audio mixer for the interface. Echolink for android is an edition of the echolink software that runs on an android smartphone or tablet. Wouxun wxusb black cable discontinued, no longer supported. If a link radio is used as simplex node or as a repeater user, the echolink interface is straight forward. Microham usb interface ii includes full optical isolation of all control. If you have a valid amateur radio license, you can use echolink to have qsos all over the world without the worry of antennas or power. I am considering perhaps purchasing a cheap baofeng handheld to use for an echolink station. Hopefully it will also be good enough for 1200baud aprs packet using the. Over the past few years data modes like sstv and psk31 have become popular. Selfextracting windows software sent with board to adjust levels and functions. By peter g4kqu digital communication modes represent one of the fastest growing areas of interest in amateur radio, with the past decade seeing many developments. So with this you do the alignment of the transmittet hf.
The unit is well made, the supplied setup instructions made it a snap to setup. Echolink software is offered free of charge to licensed amateur radio operators worldwide, for amateur radio use only. More than that, the user interface is lacking and doesnt make it fun to use. Theres no longer any need to use the the buttons and knobs of the radio to program channels and other set menu items. Here is a list of echolink repeaters available for use in essex. Echolink interfacing for repeater use packet radio. Discussion in echolinkirlp tech board started by kd2ait, dec 12, 2012. Please note that you must hold a valid amateur radio license in order to use echolink. However, to ensure security, we will only send a reminder to the email address you provided. If you are unable to use dvd media, you may request the software on a three 3 cd set. This feature also might not work with more restrictive firewalls such as the type found in offices and businesses. About transceiver to pc interface for echolink the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories.
Echolink users should use the same operating procedures used on the air for echolink. Eth033 echolink everything ham radio a ham radio blog. Just make sure there is no rf in the neighborhood of the interface. Transceiver to pc interface for echolink resource detail. The actual developer of the free software is synergenics, llc. The repeater controller has 2 ports one for the repeater, one for the rf link.
Virtually all sound card digital and voice modes are supported by the signalink usb. It cuts down the mic gain when strong audio is used. Wouxun standard capacity 1700 mah liion battery pack. If i were to shut down echolink i activate the normal id of the repeater on 2 meters and the link system with the controller. Powerwerx wxrsm heavy duty remote speaker microphone for wouxun and anytone radios. With all the being said, setting up a simplex link is what the echolink software written to do. Find wouxun kguv920r rigs and spare parts on ebay find the wouxun.
Interfaces support and faqs help files news and tips vanity node numbers conference servers routers and firewalls current logins link status. Echolink is primarily used for repeater applications but can be used on any radio with a computer and a sound card interface. Simply set the software transmit audio controls as described in the. There are several variations of cp2102 boards available. If you have some other type of firewall, including software firewalls such as norton internet security, you will still need to take extra steps to allow the echolink software to work correctly. This stops unwanted ids on the echolink which is a desirable feature. Since i have a baofeng and a couple wouxuns sitting around here collecting dust a lot, and my other interfaces are busy at this time, i decided to order one of these. Echostation has been fully tested with each of the three models of rigblaster. Each user of echolink must validate their call sign and identity in order to create an account. The transmitter can be controlled by vox, or connected to the com port with an interface such as the rigblaster from west mountain radio. The echolink program must be installed for this add on to work. Amtor, psk31, and echolink, or explore newer modes like mt63, winmor, wspr. Wouxun two way radios baofeng tyt usa dealer kgudv1p ham radio dual band ht lowest price fast shipping buy online wouxun chargers, antennas, parts, software and cables. But a reboot is still in order, then look at that software closer, to find.
The new signalinktm usb sound card radio interface combines the legendary. This is necessary to keep out unauthorized unlicensed users. Echolink interface test radio kenwood tk709 connected to echolink interface. When the adapter arrived i began, i put my adapter in an available usb port on my computer, and connected my baofeng uv5r, after that i set the echolink software up in sysop mode, with a little help from frank.
This system has worked for the last year and a half without any problems. The kc5our nodes computer decoded the voip signal and passed it to the. Users of the echolink system need to comply with the fcc regulations while using the system. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday aug 21 2009, and till today transceiver to pc interface for echolink has been followed for a. Choose the software linked below that matches your radio manufacturer and model. The interface for the tyt and anytone looks identical and programming channels are also the same. Works as interface with all soundcard based software such.
The usb radio interface adapters utilizes a highperformance 7. Rt systems works closely with the manufacturer to provide software that handles the features of the radio safely. This paper covers the basic settings necessary to configure echolink for an hf radio connection. The main category is echolink allows ham operators to communicate via the internet that is about echolink related web sites links. The rt systems software handles all the details through an easy to use interface that saves you time and energy.
Remember, the node is the special transceiverinterfacecomputer echolink station, not the repeater. Echolink interface circuit cos input is driven by controller ptt out and interface circuit ptt drives controller cos input. Simple radio ptt to computer interface circuits sstv, psk31, rtty, cw, echolink, eqso etc. Alternately, the collection of software programs may be individually downloaded here. Unfollow echolink interface to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The idea of the program is to provide some of the many features of echolink into and easy and controllable interface for the pc user. Anytone at5888uv programmer anytonewouxun has a very similar programming software to the tyt. I was making connections with it in less than 10 minutes. The echolink installer is commonly called echolink.