Hi John,
Well i have to say i think that's a bad way of thinking.
It doesn't madder how you get on wetther it's with a computer or phone or 
radio.
You still can come out on rf.
last time i checked my repeaters are in the ham band.
I don't and never will understand being that closed minded.
but you can do what ever you want.
Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2014 8:09 AM
Subject: Re: my intro: and help with echo link


> Very very sadly my repeater has it on it too but I'm doing it right, RF
> connects only. I made promises to the group I put the repeater up for that
> I'd have it on IRLP and then ran in to problems affording the IRLP board 
> so
> grabbed a junk computer I used to use for radio activities and set it up
> this way for now though I have a few bugs to work out. It works I just 
> think
> there's a sound card loop back issue but it does work. Once I get IRLP on 
> it
> it will be used to mostly link the repeater in to the local 900 MHz 
> network.
> Right now the most activity is the New England network for sky warn events
> and what not. While it's running like this I will never allow computer 
> users
> to connect because that is my problem with that whole program but if 
> someone
> who cares enough about radio to actually get on the air wants to try to
> connect feel free. I can't guaranty I'll be around but maybe someone will.
> there are still some bugs, maybe have to turn the beam a little, the sound
> card loop back issue and yes the play back line in port is muted to the
> speaker output. I think it's a 13 year old mother board's onboard sound 
> card
> with a ton of processor noise. If I ever get ambitious I'll get an 
> external
> sound card on it and that should fix it I think. I just don't have the 
> time
> or a ton of interest so it's not on the front burner, I'd say if it's not
> done by the time it warms up outside it won't get done until next winter 
> and
> if I don't have the IRLP board by then I'll probably scrap the whole 
> project
> and let the repeater run on it's own. I promised them I'd have the IRLP on
> it a year ago but can't afford the board so had to do something I guess to
> stop the questions.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Matt Arthur" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2014 3:50 AM
> Subject: Re: my intro: and help with echo link
>
>
>> Hi Scott,
>> By defalt when you hit the space bar then it should be transmitting.
>> When you hit it again it then should go to receive. Make sure you have
>> port
>> forwarding if you going through a router.
>> I am not very good with port forwarding but i am sure we can find some 
>> one
>> to help.
>> You shouldn't have much ptrouble getting echo link going.
>> I have echo link on my repeater and very much enjoy having it. be sure to
>> connect to the handi  ham confrence.
>> every one is welcome and we would be glad to have you on even if your not
>> a
>> member.
>> all are welcome.
>> We have dayly nets at 11am central time 12 noon your time.
>> We also have a Wednesday evening net at 7 pm central 8 pm your time.
>> Also a tech net on Thursday evenings 7 pm central
>> Good luck with the general and if i can be of more help let me know.
>> Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "scott v" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:45 PM
>> Subject: my intro: and help with echo link
>>
>>
>>> Hello.
>>> My name is Scott and my call sign is kb0clz.
>>> I did not change it when i moved here from Nebraska to Pennsylvania.
>>> As soon as i can get 12 more dollars, i am going to renew my membership
>>> with handi hams and try to study again for my general ticket.
>>> I tried before but i lost interest, but i think i'm ready for it now.
>>>
>>> My question/s have to do with using echo link.
>>>
>>> For starters when trying to connect to the test server and talk i
>>> either got white noise or nothing at all echoed back to me.
>>> Must i press the space bar and hold it while transmitting, or, can i
>>> press it once to talk and again to stop transmitting?
>>> I think that is all for now.
>>> later
>>> 73's
>>> scott
>>> kb0clz
>>>
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