Topband: EchoLink

[Jim Monahan]

Hello Topbanders:

ECHOLINK

I can't find any reference to this new amateur radio software program anywhere on the reflector over 
the last several months.

Only with the idea of making others aware of it that might not be, it is a free program for amateurs only 
that uses Voice-Over-IP technology to communicate with other amateurs world wide. It can be operated
either as a single user through your computer with a speaker and microphone (or a headset) or as a system 
operator with simplex or repeater links to other stations.

It is Windows based and will work with any Internet connection from Dial-Up to DS3.

Apparently, some people are opposed to this type of operating because it could encourage less on air
operations. 

I can imagine its use for Topband operators, in particular, to communicate world wide to stimulate 
160 meter operations and mention it only for that reason.

If interested, the home page is: http://www.echolink.org/

I'm in no way connected with the author of this program.

73, Jim, K1PX

K1PX at msn.com