Echolink

If you don't know what Echolink is, sorry look at the Echolink website. Here is a ARRL published (01/16/04) article about Echolink.

My view on Echolink:

Is Echolink real radio or not? In my view Echolink is about as much Amateur radio as the phone patch is/was. I do have Echolink setup on the computer, but only use it to find live node numbers. I prefer not to use Echolink via computer. If I wanted to use my computer for voice chat, I'd probably use a instant messenger service. I do use Echolink via radio simplex link. Using this service via radio simplex, gives it the radio "feel".

I have heard Amateur operators giving "signal" reports to other stations via Echolink! Boy did I cringe when I heard that.

Where can Jon (KC9AXZ) be reached via Echolink?:

I have my own node number, but I never have it operating. 

Node # 77245

I can be reached at the AB9FT 146.400 link node.

Node # 84400 (AB9FT-L)

NEW... I can also be reached at the WE9R 444.350 repeater link.

Node # 220924 (K9DJT-R)

Just connect up to node number 84400 or 220924, and give a call for me. If you would like to schedule a voice contact send me a email. I work nights, so I am unavailable weekdays from 20:00 to 08:00 UTC. Weekends are pretty much open.