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Welcome to Internet Linking 101

Welcome to Internet Linking 101. HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY 2003 Presentation by: Len Signoretti N2LEN January 19, 2003. Understanding of VoIP (Voice over IP) Relativity to Amateur Radio Uses of Echolink System Other alternatives using VoIP Technology. Hardware Requirements Using Echolink

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Welcome to Internet Linking 101

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  1. Welcome to Internet Linking 101 HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY 2003 Presentation by: Len Signoretti N2LEN January 19, 2003

  2. Understanding of VoIP (Voice over IP) Relativity to Amateur Radio Uses of Echolink System Other alternatives using VoIP Technology Hardware Requirements Using Echolink Resources Seminar Objectives

  3. Voice over IP • Encryption and Decryption to and from Analog and Digital Audio - Codec • Ability to transfer audio over IP to specified IP Address • Seamless transition of codec – AD/DA • Vox or COS/COR

  4. The Future of Amateur Radio • CW – Morse Code • AM – Amplitude Modulation • FM – Frequency Modulation • SSB – Single Side Band • Digital – Packet, Pactor, Amtor, RTTY, PSK31, … • VoIP – Voice over IP

  5. Alternatives to Echolink

  6. Echolink Pros: • Friendly Windows GUI • Usable from Computer OR Radio • Easy configuration for RF Link or Computer user • No Special hardware required Cons: • VOX PTT • No AGC • Not able to Connect and Disconnect to and from Multiple stations ( RF Configuration )

  7. IRLP Pros: COS / COR Activated PTT Indicator LED’s for visual indicators May be more stable the other OS’s Cons: Having to learn new OS Have to have 24/7 connection

  8. EQSO • Multiple Chat Rooms. • Don’t have to be licensed ham to use. • Password Protected Rooms. • RF Links available. • Can run more than 1 VoIP application at once.

  9. Interfaces

  10. Echolink Interfaces VA3TO WB2REM West Mountain THE “ULI” BOARD

  11. WB2REM • Uses Standard 1/8” Mono Connectors • Easily Re-Programmable PIC Chip for Updates • Nothing too Complex • Nothing Hidden!

  12. The WB2REM Interface board http://www.ilinkboards.com/

  13. The WB2REM\G4CDY “ULI” BOARD

  14. West Mountain • Standard 8 Pin Microphone connectors • RJ-45 Modular Connector • Switches on front panel for ON/OFF • Nice installation presentation

  15. VA3TO • Uses Standard Connectors for Interfacing • Small breadboard area for redesigning • Uses readily available components • Indicator Lights for Status of Operation

  16. VA3TO interface board http://www.ilinkca.com/

  17. WIRES II http://www.vxstd.com/en/wiresinfo-en/

  18. Simple PTT Comport keying circuit

  19. IRLP • Status Lights for Indication of Activity • Small design for Easy installation into housing • Inputs and Outputs for External devices

  20. http://www.irlp.net/

  21. Parts necessary to build an r. f. gateway

  22. The EQSO System

  23. The EQSO system setup

  24. EQSO RF Gateway main screen Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text

  25. EQSO Administrative Control

  26. EQSO Administrative control #2

  27. EQSO system monitor

  28. Eqso conference server software

  29. EQSO website for software downloadhttp://www.eqso.net/

  30. EQSO information website http://www.eqso.org

  31. ECHOLINK • Familiar Look to other Applications • Easy navigation through Menus or Toolbar Icons • Help files as well as newsgroups for support

  32. Controls to help make audio seamless • Point vales given to ensure proper settings every time.

  33. Connection Statistics & Node / User List

  34. The Echolink sysop window

  35. When a station connects

  36. When a station connects #2…

  37. Echolink system setup

  38. Windows sound card adjustments

  39. Soundcard recording properties

  40. Advanced recording console

  41. Conference servers (roundtable gathering)

  42. Echolink connection stats

  43. Echolink server setup

  44. Echolink setup r. f. gateway timing

  45. Echolink audio setup and adjustments for dialup connection

  46. Recording .wav welcome files for r. f. gateway 8 bit mono compression

  47. The “Bridge” conference server software (for echolink) by: Skip WB6YMH ***** http://CqiNet.sourceforge.net *****

  48. Echolink website: http://www.echolink.org/el/

  49. ARRL President Jim Haynie, W5JBP addresses The N2LEN 9/11 Commemorative Net

  50. THE ARRL NOTES 9/11 NET

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