ya, make sure the frequency you choose is clear too, my first pick happened 
to be one a lot of emergency operations centers in the area use for simplex 
so I had to move it when I got it setup.  There was never anyone on that 
frequency when I listened but the EOC's in the area, a few of them, used 
that frequency and I was asked to move. then most of the communities on 
there had to move their frequency due to it bothering a new radio they all 
have, but what ever.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John J. Jacques" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: a few echolink questions


> Hi Mat, I believe the process for balidating your call sign has become
> more difficult recently!  It used to take aproximatly an hour and your
> were good to go, but it is my understanding that now, they require a
> photo copy of your license or a scanned image!  Your node number is
> automatically assigned to you!
>
> As far as frequencys, I wouldn't do it on the national calling frequency,
> but any other simplex frequency that isn't to active should be OK.  I use
> 446.525 here in Apache Junction, Arizona, wich is about 35 miles east of
> Phoenix, or just east of Mesa.  My node is farely low profile, as my
> antenna is only at about 25 feet and I think I am the only one who uses
> it!  GRIN!
>
> HTH:
> J. J.
> John Jacques
> Amateur Radio Station: KG7FA
> "Where Cat Is,  Is Civilization!"
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>