Echolink Setup ( SYSOP Mode )

[KD3NE]

Ok so I was thinking ...... let's setup a link to a radio via Echolink.

I connect the radio and begin to setup as SYSOP ....

First error message was a com port issue - seems my USB-RS232 adapter was COM 6 and Echolink was looking for COM 1 - Port reassigned, and issue settled.

Next Error Message ........ Call Sign must have -R or -L appended to it.

How does one get that?


FWIW --- radio on this end is Kenwood D710 and I admit it was NOT IN SYSOP mode at the time. Could this have something to do with it.


While awaiting responses here I will be RTFM !!!!

[KA9JLM]

Ok so I was thinking ...... let's setup a link to a radio via Echolink.

I connect the radio and begin to setup as SYSOP ....

First error message was a com port issue - seems my USB-RS232 adapter was COM 6 and Echolink was looking for COM 1 - Port reassigned, and issue settled.

Next Error Message ........ Call Sign must have -R or -L appended to it.

How does one get that?


FWIW --- radio on this end is Kenwood D710 and I admit it was NOT IN SYSOP mode at the time. Could this have something to do with it.


While awaiting responses here I will be RTFM !!!!

You have to register it thru the Echolink folks.

If you are already on Echolink then they will approve it quickly.

A -R and -L has to be registered separately.

Then it is your call -L or -R and would be KD3NE-L

[KD3NE]

You have to register it thru the Echolink folks.

If you are already on Echolink then they will approve it quickly.

A -R and -L has to be registered separately.

Then it is your call -L or -R and would be KD3NE-L

Ok my call is already registered and I went to their site .... but must have missed where to register to get the -L.

OK I went back and figured it out.

Maybe tonight I can get it working !

[KA9JLM]

Ok my call is already registered and I went to their site .... but must have missed where to register to get the -L.

OK I went back and figured it out.

Maybe tonight I can get it working !

I did not see you on the EchoLink call list.

Normally you can not download EchoLink without permission , If someone gave you a copy, it may not work.

Your call may not have been verified yet, but that info should be available to you on their site.

Can you log on and use echolink now ?

I think you have it under control.

Good Luck , Enjoy.

[KD3NE]

My call was verified on August 1.

-L and -R are now verified as of today.

So I am good to go in that regard.

[KA9JLM]

My call was verified on August 1.

-L and -R are now verified as of today.

So I am good to go in that regard.

Good Deal.

Hopefully your ISP will allow you to get it working. Many ISPs will block incoming ports unless you pay more for it.

You may want to setup the TOT in your radio, I would not rely on Echolink to replace a control operator.

Enjoy.

[KD3NE]

Ok so I sort of have it working ..... SORT OF !!!!

TM-D710 in SYSOP mode.

Echolink Software running in SYSOP mode.

Connected to internet and all stations are listed.

Sooooo.....

I want to test it out ....

I have Echolink on my iPhone and connected via cellular and NOT WIFI as the WIFI is where the SYSOP computer is located.

KD3NE ( iPhone ) connected to ( KD3NE-L ) Windows Laptop/710

When I crack open the squelch on the 710 I get the hash noise on my iPhone.

OK so far so good ....... well not really.

When I tune to a freq where a QSO is in process on the iPhone I get the hash noise but no audio.


ECHOLINK site says to adjust audio output on rig using prog. software.

DONE.

Results still as above.



REGARDING THE 710 ------

I have the Data Band setup as B Band and that is where I am doing my tuning.


I have shut it down for now .... one hour playing with it at a time is enough. LOL

Any ideas?

THANKS

[KA9JLM]

How are you connecting the radio audio to the computer ?

I guess you would be on the Mic in (Pink)

Check the windows audio mixer settings and see if you are getting the audio from the radio. You can set the level also. (You may have a Boost gain also, You can try it on and off, for the best setting)

Are you using COS or VOX ?
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[KD3NE]

I set it up according to these instructions ......


http://www.echolink.org/v71a.htm

Q: How do I connect the TM-V71 or TM-D710 to my computer?

A: You would connect the TM-V71 or TM-D710 to your PC if you are setting up your own EchoLink node, which will function as a gateway between local RF signals and the EchoLink network. You will need the optional cable set offered by Kenwood (PG-5H), which is package of two different cables. Following the instructions in the manual, connect the cables to the two jacks in the back of the radio and to the serial port and sound card jacks of your computer. The pink plug goes to the mic input of the sound card, and the green plug goes to the line out (or speaker out). The black 9-pin connector goes to the serial port.

Q: For Sysop operation with the TM-V71 or TM-D710, what are the software settings for EchoLink?

A: Be sure EchoLink is running in Sysop mode. Then, choose Sysop Settings from the Tools menu. On the RX Ctrl tab, choose "Serial CTS" and choose the correct serial port. Also, be sure that "Invert Sense" is checked. On the TX Ctrl tab, choose RTS and choose the same serial port as you did for RX Ctrl. On the DTMF tab, choose the Internal DTMF decoder.

Q: Everything seems to be working OK, but the audio from the rig to the PC seems very low, even with the PC's Microphone level turned all the way up. How can I get more audio out of the rig?

A: On the TM-V71, the default output level on the PR1 pin is very low in EchoLink mode. Kenwood advises that it can be adjusted using the MCP-2A programming software, which is available free of charge from the Software Downloads page of the Support section of the Kenwood Web site. In the Data Terminal Adjustment section, increase the PR1 Output Level (EchoLink Mode) from 3 to a higher value such as 6 or 7. Note that this adjustment does not work correctly in version 3.01 of the MCP-2A software, but it should work in earlier and later versions.

[KD3NE]

I will check the audio from the rig into the computer tonight.

There were some TEST buttons within the Echolink Software for Audio and I do not recall if they worked when pressed or not.

I do recall looking at the Audio Mixer in Windows and seeing ECHOLINK as an option and it was on.

Still cannot say if audio getting to computer from rig at this point.


EDIT: Oh and I know the Data Cable is working because I used it with the computer to upgrade the radio firmware and also to adjust that Data Terminal audio setting from above..