ALLEN PARISH HAM RADIO

Echolink Repeater

Node # 92225

FM 146.925 MHz - PL 203.5 Hz

This node is owned and operated by :

W5ELM

The W5ELM - Repeater is on 146.925 MHz (- offset) with a PL of 203.5 Hz. This repeater is located in Kinder, Louisiana. This is an open repeater, and all are welcome to use it. Feel free to use this repeater as a normal repeater, but be prepared for someone from anywhere in the world to connect in the middle of your QSO, and please welcome them in.

ECHOLINK STATUS NODE LIVE

EchoLink Instructions

Below is some information about general commands and how to connect to other nodes using the  EchoLink repeater:

1) Tune to 146.925 MHz (- offset), PL 203.5 Hz. Listen before accessing the system since others may be using the link. Push and hold your PTT button to determine if you are in range of the repeater. The repeater will transmit an identification message in response unless someone is connected. Send (*08) to see if anyone is connected. If a station is connected, it will come back with the call, if not, you will hear "NOT connected".

To make a call, press in your push to talk and hold it while entering the node number of the person you wish to call or enter a code number from the list below.

3) When it is accepted by the gateway, listen for connection messages.

4) The gateway will acknowledge when the connection is made. Monitor for other traffic because you might connect in the middle of a QSO. If the link is busy, it will say, "system is busy" and then it will disconnect.

5) Let the carrier drop before you begin to talk. Just remember to wait about 2 seconds after keying before you start to talk.  THIS TIMING IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SUCCESS.  This is necessary due to delays in your radio, the repeater, and in the transmission over the internet.

6) Remember that you are on the radio so use proper protocol. Please ID before accessing the system, and ID as normal (at least once per 10 minutes) during a QSO.

7) To end the QSO, transmit ## then you should hear the "disconnected" message.

8) If there is a weather warnings, the repeater will transmit these every 30 minutes.

9) ARES Bullitens or emergency notices will be transmitted every 25 minutes.