EchoLink and IRLP are both available on VE3IRO

Using IRLP

Our IRLP node number is 2091.  To connect to another node is very simple.

     1.  Find the node number of the node you want to connect to.  For a list of           numbers check http://status.irlp.net/index.php

     2.  Once you know the node number, announce your call sign on VE3IRO and           state the node number you are trying to connect to.  Then, using your           DTMF pad, enter the node number.  You should hear an announcement           once your are connected.     

     3.  To disconnect, simply use your DTMF pad and enter “73”.

     4.  You can practice by connecting to the IRLP echo reflector at 9990.

Using EchoLink

There are multiple ways to use EchoLink.  The repeater is connected to node number 364655 and the call sign of this node is VE3IRO-R.  

A.  Using your radio as the source:

     1.  In this method you are using a radio to connect the repeater to another           EchoLink node.  You can find a list of nodes at           http://www.echolink.org/links.jsp  or           http://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/echolink/

     2.  Once you know the node number announce your call sign on VE3IRO and           state the node number you are trying to connect to.  Then, using your           DTMF pad, enter “#” followed by the node number, eg: #364655.  You           should hear an announcement once you are connected.

     3.  To disconnect from the node simply use your DTMF pad and enter 73.

     4.  You can practice by connecting to the test node #9999.

B.   Using a computer (or smart phone) as the source:

     1.  You need to download and install the EchoLink software.  You can start           here http://www.echolink.org/register_data.jsp.  EchoLink is also available           for iOS.  Before you can use the software you will need to have your call           sign validated.  Instructions for this are on the site.

     2.  Once you are validated, launch the software and follow the instructions in           the software for connecting to a node.

     3.  Again, to connect via your computer to the VE3IRO repeater use node           number 364655 or search for call sign VE3IRO-R.

C.   In summary, using your radio to:

     1.  Connect to an IRLP node just enter the node number.

     2.  Connect to an EchoLink node enter # followed by the node number.

     3.  Disconnect from either type of node enter “73”.

               VE3IRO – THE RACCOON NET – PREAMBLE

 WELCOME TO THE RACCOON NET FOR ____________ 202_ , OPERATING

FROM THE REPEATER, VE3IRO, WITH ANTENNA LOCATED IN IROQUOIS,

ONTARIO AT AN ELEVATION OF APPROXIMATE 37.2 METRES ABOVE GROUND.

• FREQUENCY OUTPUT IS 145.290 MHZ, WITH A NEGATIVE OFFSET AND A 100hz TONE.     This is a YAESU System Fusion Repeater that configured for Analog In/Analog Out and Digital In/Digital Out.       

You can also connect to the repeater via AllStar node number 42361 or via Echolink node number 364655

This repeater is maintained by members of the Iroquois Amateur Radio Club.

• All stations within range of this repeater are most welcome to check in with comment’s swaps or bulletins.

 You can also access our web site at: IroquoisARC.ca

• We should mention that here are two other repeaters in the Iroquois Group.

  They are:

– VA3NDC LOCATED IN WINCHESTER, ON – 146.970 MHz ( – ) CTCSS – 100.0 Hz;

   This is also our backup repeater should VE3IRO go down. And

  

--VE3SVR LOCATED IN MORRISBURG, ON – 146.760 MHz ( - ) CTCSS – 110.9 Hz

 

This is a YAESU System Fusion Repeater configured for

Analog In/Analog Out and Digital In/Digital Out. This repeater is normally connected to YSF reflector 77353. Users may switch the repeater to any YSF or FCS reflector or DMR talkgroup.    

• YOUR NET CONTROLLER THIS EVENING IS V_ _ _ _ _, MY NAME IS

______ AND MY QTH IS _______________________________.

• ORDER OF CHECK-INS:

a.  Emergency or Priority Traffic

b. Announcements?

c. Mobile and portable stations and stations checking in thru EchoLink

d. Stations south of the border in Northern New York

e. Canadian base stations & any other stations .

SECURING THE NET

• We’ve had ____ check-ins this evening.

• Thank you for checking in.

• If there is nothing further,  I will return the repeater to normal Amateur radio use.

  – 73 – de V _ _ _ _ _

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SECURING THE NET

     • WE’VE HAD _______ CHECK-INS TONIGHT.

     • THANK YOU FOR CHECKING IN THIS EVENING

     • IF THERE IS NOTHING FURTHER, I WILL RETURN THE REPEATER TO NORMAL AMATEUR RADIO        USE.

– 73 – de V _ _ _ _ _

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