New versions of Echo Link don't absolutely require that ports be forwarded. You may find, as I did, that the software worked just fine most of the time. The instance where physical port forwarding seems to be necessary is when you're trying to make contact with a system running old versions of Echo Link.
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From: Linda C. Knight <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask],
Date: Saturday, Mar 10, 2012 04:42:09 PM
Subject: echo link and general studies.
>
>
> Howard and all,
>
> I am very very new at all this tech stuff, so please pardon any repeated
> questions.
>
> 1. do I have to wait till my callsign shows in the fcc's database to just
> install echo link? Cause I can just listen.
>
> 2. I have a wireless router and its not a secured router, I have no idea how
> to set ports. Do the q and a refer to this?
>
> 3. When echo link is up and running and I find the frequency, I have a
> regular mike and I have headphones, how does one speak in the mike-do you
> just hit the spacebar or what.
>
> 4. I know I can read the documentation on echo link, which I will do, but I
> enjoy listening to all of your suggestions. LOL!
>
> Ok, I have downloaded all the general lectures and other materials.
>
> It looks a bit more difficult than the technician studies. Haa haa.
>
> Should I be scared?? LOL! I think I am a little bit.
>
> I will wait a few days to start studying as I will need to learn to set up
> my wouxun when I order it from ed.
>
> Another thing I am thinking about is it has been a very long time since I
> have keyed a mike.
>
> I am a bit nervous. Simply because I want to do the right thing.
>
> I know that I can do it, however, being able to hear another person's
> callsigns will be kind of hard unless they use phonetics.
>
> I love phonetics as they really help.
>
> Junior Lowly, I have started listening to the Farnsworth code method, it
> will take me a long time to learn, but I believe I will have fun learning it
> even if it does take me a year or longer.
>
> It will take me and the implants time for this.
>
> Well enough of my ramblings.
>
> Don't forget to spring forward the clock (those in the US).
>
> Hugs and 73
>
> linda
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