[COham] EchoLink RF Node FINALLY Up & Running!!!

[Pat Cook]

Hi everyone:

Just posted to Twitter a little while ago....

FINALLY got my EchoLink node UP & RUNNING - YEAH!!! I'm listed as
KB0OXD-L (Node #39953). I'm monitoring now so FEEL FREE to call me.

Those of you who are in the Denver Area can access the node by tuning
into 147.465 Mhz (100 Hz. PL **REQUIRED**) as this keeps any RF junk
out - NOT THE HAMS :).  One word of caution though, I AM DIRECTIONAL
TOWARD THE SOUTH (In fact, I have a panoramic view of the Southern
horizon).  As such, you might not be able to get it in places North of
my QTH (Look me up in any callbook as I'm good in 'em all) unless you
have a really good setup.

Beyond the PL Tone Requirement, it's an OPEN ACCESS node.  Just punch
in the No. of the node you wish to punch up and when you're finished,
simply hit the # key.  Pretty simple really (And it's also standard
with just about every EchoLink simplex node here so I'm told).

Soon, I'll setup Live Streaming Audio so people can listen in
(Particularly those who aren't Hams) using SHOUTcast as the source.
But you know as they say - BABY STEPS...BABY STEPS!!

And Bill, here's something I **KNOW** you'll like.  By having your own
link set up, you WILL NOT be tethered.  That's because an HT is a
REQUIRED component of an RF link as IT SERVES AS THE MICROPHONE!!!
This means as long you're in range of the base rig, you won't have any
trouble talking to anyone on EchoLink with your own RF Link.

All you need is a link interface and some help in getting it hooked
up.  For the link interface, I **HIGHLY** recommend the RigBlaster,
which you can get from West Mountain Radio.  Their website is @
http://www.westmountainradio.com/  You might also find one dirt cheap
on swap lists and such too.  As for the help, I'm afraid you're on
your own there (But I'll see what I can do to get you some help if
you'd like).

Anyway, I just wanted to announce to the world that my RF link is
FINALLY up & running and available for people to use. :)

Cheers & 73 :D

Pat Cook, KB0OXD
Denver, Colorado
**NEW!!**Owner/Sysop - KB0OXD-L (EchoLink Node No. 39953) **NEW!!**
Website - http://www.qsl.net/kb0oxd/
**NEW VIDEO SECTION - http://www.qsl.net/kb0oxd/cybershacktv/



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