KF4MOU EchoLink Station
Connected to the 146.745 KF4JMM Repeater
Panama City, FL

Introductory Information

• All stations are welcome to connect to the station (Local and EchoLink stations).
• Please adhere to all the Amateur Radio rules and EchoLink connection standards.
• This service is provided to all Amateurs to expand their QSO possibilities and greatly extend the range and use of the local Panama City 146.745 KF4JMM repeater.

Links:

EchoLink Home Page
Official EchoLink User Manual
EchoLink Station Status List Near Panama City
EchoLink Current Login List

KF4MOU Usage Logs (Updated every 5 Min) QSO & System Log and Callsign Log

Important: If you would like to add a station to the station favorites or you have questions concerning the system please e-mail Jason Charles: KF4MOU_@_gmail.com (don't forget to remove the underscores!).

Basic Operating Steps:

1. Figure out where you want to connect and obtain the node number for that location. Use the Echolink Links page to obtain the node number.
2. Tune your 2 meter transceiver to the local 146.745 repeater (Thanks William KF4JMM!) with - offset.
3. Listen for a current QSO. If no QSO is in progress, say your call sign followed by "Using Echolink" so that anyone preparing to use the repeater locally knows it's about to go into use.
4. Enter the appropriate DTMF tones.
   
   

   DTMF Usage Guide

   
   

   Action	DTMF Command Tone
   Connect to a specific station	Enter the Node Number (for example, WB9KHR-R is 231270)
   Randomly connect to any node	00
   Randomly connect to a simplex or repeater-based Echolink station	01
   Reconnect to last connected station	09
   Check connection status	08
   Play Station Information	*
   Disconnect from station	#
   Disconnect all stations	##

Listen to the connect greeting for specific instructions.

The generally accepted practice is: once connected to a station listen for a QSO; if no QSO in progress give your Call Sign, Name and Location.  Note: Some stations prefer that you say ("CQ, CQ, CQ this is [call sign] calling").

If you make a contact, enjoy your QSO!

When finished, close the Station Link by Pressing #

Hardware Used:

Yaesu FT-411 2 Meter HT
HomeBrew Com Port PTT Control Circuit
HomeBrew Mic and Audio Cables
Homebrew 1/4 Wavelength 2m Base Antenna
12v Lead Acid Battery with timed trickle charger for extended power outages

Pentium III 550Mhz
APC Battery Backup

Echolink System Diagram