29 December 2008

Echolink via 146.700 Repeater

Jerry, W4SGA, Dan, KF4MND, Guy, K4GTM, and Ryan AJ4MY have been working on getting an Echolink node up and running on the 146.700 repeater this afternoon. The equipment is located at Jerry's house; while they've been there working on the equipment I've been here assisting with signal checks, DTMF tests etc.

Earlier this afternoon, the node was successfully linked with Terry, KB5V in Tuscon, AZ. Audio checks went well and DTMF sequences to bring up and drop the link were tested successfully.

Keep an ear out for future activity. If testing goes well and the setup is approved by the Coastal Amateur Radio Society, there could be an active Echolink node in Savannah soon.

Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net