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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