How do I connect my EchoLink radio?
If connected, then just talk. Remember to announce your call sign as you are over the air. As a test, enter “9999”. This connects you to the EchoLink test server….EchoLink DTMF Commands.
| Command | Description | DTMF |
|---|---|---|
| Connect by Call | Connects to a station on the Internet, based on its call sign. | C+call+# |
How do I use EchoLink app?
EchoLink for Android is available free of charge from Google Play; tap the Google Play icon on your phone and search for EchoLink. Or, if you have a bar code scanner app on your Android phone, scan the QR code that appears to the right.
How do I turn off EchoLink?
To use EchoLink bring up the repeater as normal, identifying yourself with your callsign, and then enter the appropriate EchoLink commands using DTMF tones….
| Command | Function | DTMF Key |
|---|---|---|
| Random Link | By pressing “01” the system will connect you to any available Link or Repeater. | 01 |
| Disconnect | Press “#” to disconnect. | # |
How do I manually program my Baofeng?
How to manually program the Baofeng UV-5R from the keypad
- Press [VFO/MR] and enter Frequency Mode.
- Press [A/B] and choose the A Side (upper display).
- Press [BAND] for the frequency band.
- Disable TDR (Dual Watch/Dual Standby).
- Enter the frequency.
- optional – Enter the transmit CTCSS/DCS code.
What do I need for EchoLink?
Each new user of EchoLink must be validated, which means providing positive proof of identity and license, before being granted access. See the Validation FAQ for details. After having been validated, each EchoLink user must provide a password, along with his or her callsign, to log in.
What must be done before you may use the EchoLink system to communicate using a repeater?
You must complete the required EchoLink training.
Is EchoLink free?
EchoLink is a computer-based Amateur Radio system distributed free of charge that allows radio amateurs to communicate with other amateur radio operators using Voice over IP (VoIP) technology on the Internet for at least part of the path between them.
What is the BaoFeng uv-5r?
What is the Baofeng UV-5R? The Baofeng UV-5R is a popular two-band radio. It’s inexpensive, feature-packed, and compact. For users that are new to portable programming, the Baofeng UV-5R may be difficult to program due to the lack of Baofeng’s support, and because of its poorly written user manual.
Does uv5r Baofeng work with Raspberry Pi 3 running SvxLink?
Today’s post is about my successfully interfacing a UV5R Baofeng with a Raspberry PI 3 running Svxlink. Primary use is for an Echolink node connecting to a local repeater. ( Updated Jan3, 2018 – Some reports that not all variants of the UV5R work as described below.
What is the uv5r used for?
Primary use is for an Echolink node connecting to a local repeater. ( Updated Jan3, 2018 – Some reports that not all variants of the UV5R work as described below. I have used the UV5R+ and UV5RV2+ successfully. )
What do I need to program the BaoFeng transceiver?
You will need a Baofeng USB Cable. Since this unit is a transceiver, a USB programming cable isn’t included in the box, so you have to buy it separately. Once you have the USB cable, you can install the right drives for programming.