Hi Jim,
My repeater is also on echolink.
ka0pqw-r node number 267582
Could we talk on the air soon?
The best way is to reach me via my repeater.
I did take down your node number so can try to contact you as well.
I think a blind hams echolink net is a great idea.
Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Kutsch, KY2D" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 3:15 PM
Subject: Echolink conference for the list


> The blind hams group has had HF nets on Saturday and Sunday for years and
> now recently, we're trying the evening 40 meter get-togethers. Some list
> members have requested an Echolink meeting for those who can't get on HF 
> or
> are to remote to reach the group given current propagation.
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>
> I run an Allstar repeater that also connects with Echolink. I've never had
> more than 5 connections at a time but I recently revised the configuration
> to allow 40 connections and am willing to try hosting an Echolink / 
> Allstar
> network roundtable.
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> I'll be there tonight at 8:00 pm and will attempt to coordinate. If you 
> have
> access to an Allstar repeater, connect to node 2396. If you are on 
> Echolink,
> connect to ky2d-r which is node 798782.
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>
>
> I know some hams think Echolink isn't "real" ham radio but I don't want to
> get into that debate. This node is indeed on the air so all Echolink audio
> becomes transmissions on the air here in Morristown on 2 meters and on the
> air elsewhere on 2m or 70cm on other Allstar nodes in Pennsylvania and 
> Texas
> that are connected to the KY2D-R repeater. Personally, I find Radio over 
> IP
> systems and technology very interesting and have been experimenting with 
> it
> for several years. This current Allstar/Echolink repeater is controlled by 
> a
> Beagle Bone Black $50 Linux system.
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>
>
> If interested, see you tonight at 8:00 eastern.
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>
> 73, Jim
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