Hi Tom,

I'm going to answer your question, but I may have it a little wrong, if I
do, I stand corrected.
Ilink preceded echo link.  You can still use Ilink, but it is no longer very
popular, I don't really know why it has become less popular.

ILRP, as I understand it, is a internet system that allows repeaters to be
connected together like echo link  except the only hams that can get
connected through ILRP are actual repeater stations.  I think that echo link
is our best bet!

Bob Tinney, K8LR, [log in to unmask], www.access-devices.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 3:20 PM
Subject: echolink


Thanks, especially to Dave Marthouse and Bob Tinney for your help with my
beginning echolink questions.

Now, the next thing I have to do is download the software and give it a try.

I do still have one question, and please forgive my lack of knowledge here.

What's the difference between echolink, and other systems like I-link and
IRLP?

Or, is echolink somehow related to these?

We college professors still have a lot to learn also.  (GRIN)

Thanks again to all on the list for such a great service.

Vy best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI