I am now running several EchoIrlp nodes.

The batch below runs mostly the same.  here are the particulars and specific info:

Repeater     W1JLI      Norwood, MA    147.210 +
EchoIRLP  W1JLI-R  Walpole, MA      IRLP:4393    E:313106
IRLP Prefix is:          A
Echolink prefix is:    *3

Repeater    K1LBG     Wrentham, MA   448.575 - pl 88.5
EchoIRLP N1UEC-L  Wrentham, MA   IRLP:4751   E:222792
IRLP Prefix is:          A
Echolink prefix is:    *3

Repeater     NS1RA     Danvers, MA      145.470 - pl 136.5
EchoIRLP  NS1RA-R  Danvers, MA      IRLP:4427   E:314375
IRLP Prefix is:          A
Echolink prefix is:    *3

Repeater     N1UEC    Wrentham, MA    927.4875 -25Mhz pl 131.8 in & Out with HearClear Enabled
EchoIRLP  N1UEC-R Walpole, MA      IRLP:4486   E:278206
NO IRLP Prefix
Echolink prefix is:    *3
(900 radios usually don't have ABCD !)
 

How to use the node(s) via RF:

1)    Know the node number you want to connect to:
2)    Ask if the connection is in use, be sure to wait a few moments for a response
3)    using your radio, key-up, say callsign and intentions and the enter the dtmf code
       for the node or reflector you want.

4)    when your finished be sure to announce your intentions and the enter 73 in dtmf to disconnect

How to use via echolink on a pc:

1)    fire up echolink
2)    make sure you sound ok through the test reflector
3)    connect to NS1RA-R, W1JLI-R, N1UEC-R or N1UEC-L
4)    don't forget to disconnect when you are done.
 

Tips.

1)    be patient
2)    wait
3)    WAIT
4)    if you are connected via the internet, wait about 15 seconds after the initial connect and then make a transmission, this will allow the repeater to finish it's ID before you transmit avoiding confusion during the first transmission from the RF side.
 

generally you will connect to a node and then wait about 15 - 30 seconds for activity, remember, the link is half-duplex, if it is talking, you cannot talk or enter commands!.  when you key-up your first 50-100 miliseconds (abot 1/10 of a second) or more will be truncated. sooooo, key-up wait, then talk.  after the other party un-keys, wait about 1-2 seconds before keying up.  there is an inherrant delay over the internet and through any of the other links required to get it all to work.  have fun and be careful.  don't forget all of those third party traffic rules when you connect to either a reflector or a node in another country!

Terms defined:

node:         an IRLP or Echolink station
reflector:   a special IRLP server that will allow many nodes to connect together (a party line).

reflector's to try:     A9123 --    reflector 9120 channel 3  New england Network
                               A9250  --    reflector 9250 channel 0  Las Vegas reflector
                                                   (many stations around the world)
                               A9990  --    echo/test reflector this will re-transmit back to you
                                                   your audio, good for testing
                              *39999  --   echolink echo/test reflector.  same as A9990 but uses
                                                  echolink instead of IRLP
 

Good Luck and have Fun!

Additional commands are available to control op's!  See Lou for details.

Note:    Abuse will not be tolerated.  please be sure to follow all FCC rules.