GMARC EchoLink^® Usage

Internet linking via EchoLink^® is a very powerful tool which can be abused if not used properly.  It is much like using a phone patch.

Repeater users who initiate Internet Linking are expected to follow these rules:

Listen for an ongoing conversation before accessing links

Identify before accessing links

Make sure you are full quieting.

EchoLink^® is available 6:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight ET (Local Time)
Pause 1 second after pressing the PTT before speaking

Pause 3 seconds between all transmissions

Do not engage EchoLink^® when a local conversation is active, unless all are participants.

Always drop the link when done by entering “##” – make sure you hear the disconnect announcement!

Please know to whom you are connecting – Only attempt to connect to registered node numbers.

Using your computer you can check for Current Logins.  See Below.

Limit EchoLink^® Internet use to 3 link connection attempts per day per user.

Users connecting to our repeater from other nodes are also expected to follow these rules:

You may announce your station one time upon connecting to Node 99846.

Thank you for being an informed and courteous user.

Introduction to EchoLink: http://www.echolink.org/

Current Logins: http://www.echolink.org/el/logins.asp

Approved: 16-Jan-2006 by

GMARC Membership