Echolink has entered the final extended testing phase on the repeater.

There will be some down time every now and then, and audio can be spotty at times due to occasional reception issues at the present location.

Our node number is 64300 (KC2RA-R), and for now it is open to all Echolink stations.

RF access codes will be provided to all club members after testing is complete, and the node is in its final home.

Many people have asked about the configuration of the node, and the equipment used.

Currently, the Echolink station consists of an Icom IC-2400A dualbander (UHF as control) running 5 watts into a Diamond SG7900A Super Gainer antenna.

This is interfaced to the computer using a design from the ARRL HF Digital Handbook with added audio isolation transformers and pot level controls. This interface still needs a small enclosure, if you have one you would like to donate please make contact.

The computer is a VIA C3 ITX diskless system (2GB of fast Compact Flash serves as a hard drive) with no moving parts, running nLite'd Windows XP Pro.

Of course any of the components or the entire system could change if other equipment becomes available.