01-13-2024
Voice over Internet Protocol
WORC Voice over Internet Protocol Nodes
Operating The WORC EchoLink node
Node# 615620
EchoLink is an Internet based computer application which allows
amateur radio operators around the world to make voice contacts
using Voice over Internet Protocol ( VOIP ). The programming is
flexible, allowing contacts from repeaters, simplex radios, or from
your home computer. There is also provision for using EchoLink to
connect to amateur radio operator discussion groups.
There are four types of EchoLink stations :
Conferences: A node available for multiple connections, hosting a
roundtable type discussion.
Users: An individual using their home computer to operate an
EchoLink Node without using an RF system.
Links: An individuals RF based EchoLink Node operating as a simplex
connection.
Repeaters: An RF based EchoLink Node connected to an Amateur
Radio repeater.
The EchoLink Node connected to the WORC repeater system
is a Repeater node operated by Ron, KJ7IY. The node uses a
Windows computer with a sound card and a sound card
interface board to connect the Node to the WORC trunk
through an RF link. The node is running continuously. Any of
the repeaters connected to the WORC system can access the
EchoLink Node when that repeater is connected to the
WORC trunk. The KJ7IY EchoLink repeater node can host up
to 4 simultaneous connections from other EchoLink nodes.
What you hear when you connect to the WORC EchoLink node is a
linked repeater system with three to five repeaters normally interconnected.
At various times of the day all of the WORC repeaters will be connected to
the node for local nets. Please be aware that several nets are controlled
nets for serious purposes and not just rag chewing. Follow the net protocol
if you wish to participate. EchoLink systems which have courtesy tones,
multiple ID's and announcements may be disruptive to our local nets and
may be disconnected by the WORC control operators if needed. Several
times each week the WORC participates in nets on the Evergreen Intertie.
At these times there may be up to 48 repeaters connected to the WORC
EchoLink Node.
Information on EchoLink is available on the Internet :
The information available on this site includes an active listing of
EchoLink nodes. This listing would allow you to determine what
nodes you might wish to connect with to contact friends, either old
or new, all over the world. The web site also includes information
about the program and tips on using it effectively. Visit this site to
learn about the program and it will enhance your enjoyment of
EchoLink.
Using EchoLink for incoming traffic: It is very easy to use
EchoLink for incoming traffic on the WORC system. When you hear
a non local station identifying on the repeater you are listening to,
just contact the station as you would a station operating on RF. No
control codes are needed. Just grab your microphone and
commence communicating around the world.
Using EchoLink for outgoing traffic: Using EchoLink to connect to
another node over RF is a little more complicated. You need the
Node number of the EchoLink Node you will be connecting, then
you enter the node number for the node you wish to connect. The
node address for the other system is unique for each system you
connect to. That is, if your friend can access node # 12345, then
when you wish to speak to that friend, you enter the access code,
then 12345.
Entry of the access command and the desired node address is
done with your radio DTMF key pad. The disconnect code is used
to disconnect the other node at the end of a contact.
To connect to the PE1OTP repeater ( Node # 27666 ) in the
Netherlands, these commands would be used:
Key your PTT switch, enter the DTMF commands, then
release the PTT switch. You'll hear the announcement for the
connection if your command is correct.
When you have completed your contact with The Netherlands,
enter the disconnect code:
Key your PTT switch, enter the DTMF disconnect code then
release the PTT switch. There is no disconnect message
currently. Use the EchoLink interrogate command to hear
the node status.
It is that easy! Have fun.
Operating The WORC IRLP node
Node# 3429
IRLP is another Internet based computer
application which allows amateur radio operators
around the world to make voice contacts using
Voice over Internet Protocol ( VOIP ). The
programming allows contacts between repeaters
or Reflectors. Reflectors allow multiple repeaters
to connect to a single point, making contacts
between multiple repeater systems at one time.
The IRLP Node connected to the WORC repeater system is
operated by Ron, KJ7IY. The node uses a Windows computer
with a sound card and a sound card interface board to connect
the Node to the WORC trunk through an RF link. The node is
running continuously. Any of the repeaters connected to the
WORC system can access the IRLP Node when that repeater
is connected to the WORC trunk.
Information on IRLP is available on the Internet :
The URL for the IRLP web site is http://www.irlp.net
The URL for IRLP Reflector status is
http://irlp.g4eid.co.uk/status/all_reflectors.html
Using IRLP for outgoing traffic: Using
IRLP to connect to another node over RF is
a little more complicated. You need the
Node number of the IRLP Node you will be
connecting.Then you enter the node number
for the node you wish to connect using
DTMF tones. The node address for the other
system is unique for each system you
connect to. That is, if your friend can access
node # 12345, then when you wish to speak
to that friend, you enter the access code,
then 12345.
When you have completed your contact,
enter the disconnect code.
Operating The WORC ALLSTAR Link
Node# 587640
ALLSTAR is another Internet based computer application which
allows amateur radio operators around the world to make voice
contacts using Voice over Internet Protocol ( VOIP ). The
programming allows contacts between Repeaters, Remote Base
Systems or Hotspots.